Cider category is a jack of all trades
Diverse sector appeals to a wide range of consumers, say drinks firms
THE cider category has taken the trade by storm over the past few...
Wholesalers gear up for the Games
Firms are preparing for what looks set to be a busy summer of trading
BIG events can often result in travel delays and tailbacks –...
Trade urged to take action on training
Slow uptake on refresher courses is a cause for real concern, providers say
DESPITE the fast-approaching deadline, it seems many in the trade are dragging...
Time to look to great outdoors
Operators should prepare their al fresco areas now, firms say
SUMMER may still seem a long way off but, believe it or not, spring officially...
Going for gold – Thatchers
As the premium cider market continues to prosper, Thatchers Gold makes its way into the Scottish draught cider market giving publicans the chance to...
SCPLH book launched
TRAINING firm Highfield has launched its latest licensing course book for use with Scottish Certificate for Personal Licence Holders (SCPLH) training courses.
The updated...
Senior appointments at SWA
THE Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) has announced two senior appointments.
Julie Dunn, operations director of Dunns Food and Drinks, has taken up the position...
Torch is passed at beer school
ALEX Barlow has been appointed director of training and chief examiner at beer education firm The Beer Academy.
Barlow replaces George Philliskirk, who has...
Filshill takes aim at on-trade
Recent acquisition will ‘enhance’ wholesaler’s offer
GLASGOW-based wholesaler JW Filshill has taken the next step in its expansion into the on-trade following the acquisition of...
Bubble is yet to burst on sparkling
WHOLESALER Matthew Clark has raised a glass to Prosecco following a festive period which saw the firm’s sales of the sparkling wine more than...