• The Red Fairy: Hi-Spirits’ Sebor absinthe is used in the cocktail at Edinburgh bar Bond No 9.

Quality focus as boutiques boom

Interest in provenance helps small-batch brands flourish GROWING consumer interest in the quality and provenance of food and drink seems to be paying dividends...
wine

Time to refresh your wine list?

Operators advised to ensure range is ready for the year ahead WITH the busy festive season over, a traditionally quieter start to the year can...
rugby

Go beyond the final whistle

There’s more to match day than rugby, say drinks firms THERE’S a lot more to the 6 Nations than the action on the pitch, say...
Gloworm

Mixer aims to boost spirits

THE firm behind energy drink brand Boost has introduced a new mixer brand to the UK on-trade. Positioned by the firm as a premium stimulant...
• Beer is a major focus for the owners of The Anderson in Fortrose.

A novel address to a haggis

A HIGHLAND bar and restaurant is set to celebrate Burns Night in style this weekend when it serves customers its very own haggis beer....
• Unused spaces, such as storage rooms or meeting rooms, can be converted to create a private hire entertainment space such as a karaoke room.

Entertain change to break from the pack

Expanding range of options can set venues apart, say firms IN an ever competitive marketplace, it seems a strong entertainment offer can help a venue...
• Burns Night provides the ideal opportunity to grow sales of Scotch whisky, say drinks firms.

Bard’s birth is Scotch Wha Hae

Annual Burns celebrations can be a boon to whisky sales IT’S a uniquely Scottish event, and one traditionally tied to food and drink. But are...
hospitality

Time to ring the changes?

Career prospects in Scotland’s hospitality industry are bright, say pub groups THE start of a new year can often be a time of reflection. And...
• Chefs say a disciplined daily cleaning routine should be in place in all commercial kitchens.

Maintain order in the kitchen

Standard of cleanliness back-of-house can affect entire operation, chefs say QUALITY ingredients, fantastic cooking and great staff can take a kitchen so far, but a...
Craft sector

Teamwork is key for craft sector

Scotland’s independent breweries are booming, but the industry could benefit from collaboration, writes accountant Adam Hardie SCOTLAND’S craft brewing sector is thriving once again. We...

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