Ooberstock wholesale

Ooberstock eyes on-trade growth

Drinks firm owner takes controlling stake in wholesaler A DRINKS industry entrepreneur plans to take on-trade wholesaler Ooberstock to “the next level” after taking a...
• One of the four ‘ghoul-fish’ bowls.

Spooky serves for Halloween

BRAND owner and distributor Global Brands has unveiled a new range of seasonal serves for RTD brand VK in time for Halloween. The four...
• The UK is now the third-largest market for Jägermeister, according to the brand’s parent company, with annual sales of six million bottles.

Jäger takes over UK distribution

Spirit company to run its own operations with wholly-owned subsidiary THE parent company of herbal liqueur Jägermeister is expanding its presence in the UK with...
• Chambord ambassador Frank McGiven.

Bartender takes on Chambord role

BACARDI Brown-Forman Brands, the UK distributor of Chambord, has appointed the first ever brand ambassador for the liqueur. Bartender Frank McGiven has been tasked with...
• Selecting spirits for the back-bar can be a challenge, but drinks firms say a strong spirits range should cover a variety of price points and occasions.

Price and quality are key to portfolio

Products should cater to all wallets and tastes, say drinks firms COVERING a variety of price points and categories is essential when building a successful...
‘Best sparkling wine’ Santa Loretta.

Landmark wins wine awards

WHOLESALE group Landmark has scooped two top awards for its wine portfolio. At the recent Wholesale Quality Food & Drink Awards the group won the...
Booker’s annual autumn price lock-down is underway and is scheduled to run until November 5.

Big freeze at Booker

FOOD and drink wholesaler Booker has relaunched its ‘Prices Locked Down’ campaign. The activity, which runs until November 5, will see the prices of...
Continental Quattro Stagioni will showcase a range of wines from 12 Italian suppliers.

Firm brings taste of Italy to Glasgow

Wholesaler to showcase food, drink and suppliers at festive event OPERATORS will get the chance to sample a taste of Italy in Glasgow later this...
• The Tennent’s Training Academy provides a range of beer courses to staff in the licensed trade.

Locality key to beer portfolio

Brewers stress the importance of tailoring range to customers A STRONG selection of products, based on knowledge of the local market, is key to making...
JW Filshill’s Ian McDonald and Robert Sider of Clydebank Co-op outside the new store.

Wholesale change for Filshill

WHOLESALER JW Filshill has unveiled a jointly-branded convenience store launched in collaboration with Clydebank Co-operative. The store in Knightswood, which traded as a Spar for...

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