Best face forward
Packaging revamp for pre-mix range
AG Barr has unveiled a new packaging design for the range of Funkin cocktail products it acquired earlier this year....
Is your team up to scratch?
Product range and surroundings are nothing without well-trained staff, say firms
LICENSED trade operators that neglect staff training are missing a vital piece of the...
Beer courses in demand
Category’s buoyancy prompts more requests for training
Beer-focused training firm the Beer Academy has reported an uplift in bookings for its beer appreciation course, which...
The gin revolution is hitting its stride
Distillers find parallels with craft beer as spirit makes waves in the trade
WHERE craft has been the success story of the beer world over...
Dining out at the Douglas Arms
Recent refurbishment adds another string to this Banchory hotel’s bow
AÂ CAREER in the licensed trade has seen Douglas Arms Hotel owner Steven Ross travel a...
Ringing the changes
PUB companies have adapted their offer to help lessees cope with the impact of the new Scottish drink drive limit, it’s claimed.
The fallout from...
Winning with the water bill
Competition among suppliers could mean savings for pubs
Since April 1, 2008, Scottish businesses, public sector, charitable and not-for-profit organisations have been able to choose which...
Summer cocktails focus for drinks firm
Sunshine will bring a boost for premium spirits and wines, says Pernod Ricard
Cocktails will be central to Pernod Ricard’s summer on-trade plans this year.
The firm...
Small batch, big opportunity
Similar to fellow white spirit gin, the vodka market has seen a growing number of small batch brands emerge.
As well as growth in numbers,...
Time to give WKD a shot
THE firm behind RTD brand WKD has entered the shooter market with the launch of new product WKD 1.
Two flavours of the 15% ABV...
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