Nurturing new pub talent
ONE of the country’s biggest pubcos is bidding to guide new leaseholders through the early stages of pub ownership.
The new mentoring scheme by S&NPC...
An Olympic challenge
THE in-house training team at wine merchant Bibendum faced a challenge of Olympic proportions last month when it trained 350 Prestige Ticketing staff in...
Trump training staff in Scotch
Resort insists it’s committed to promoting Scottish culture
CONTROVERSIAL business tycoon Donald Trump has shown it’s not just golf he loves about Scotland.
Shortly after launching...
Victory is bitter sweet for John
BARTENDERS were asked to step back in time recently in a cocktail competition held by The Naked Grouse blended Scotch.
Against the backdrop of Loch...
A new ‘low’ for cocktails
SCOTLAND is poised to follow in the footsteps of the US by embracing low-calorie cocktails.
Andrew King, CEO of syrup and puree producer Funkin, said...
Why it pays to shop around
Quality, value for money and support are key priorities for operators in wine purchase decisions
SOURCING wine for a bar, restaurant or hotel is a...
Merchant on the up after new capital injection
WINE distributor Enotria has secured a major new investor.
The firm said backing from private equity fund BlueGem Capital Partners, which has become the majority...
Challenge intensifies as knowledge grows
EXTENSIVE exposure in press and on TV means wine is talked about like never before.
But consumers’ growing appreciation of wine has brought new challenges...
Bar adds a continental touch
THE owner of a city wine bar that takes its inspiration from France and Italy is aiming to bring even more of a continental...
Spanish wine supplier saves the best for Last
SPANISH branded wine supplier United Wineries has promoted Nathan Last to the role of sales director.
The move is part of its strategy to drive...
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