It takes bravery to stand out in the UK’s crowded ready-to-drink market
According to NielsenIQ, ready-to-drink brands accounted for a staggering £3.2 billion global in sales in 2023, reflecting a growth of over 30% year-on-year.
HEINEKEN UK celebrates an exceptional year for premium brand Birra Moretti
The trend towards beer is not isolated to Scotland – the whole UK on-trade beer category is continuing to outperform the drinks market ahead of spirits and wine, and is now worth a staggering £15.6bn.
Modern consumers are looking for genuine sustainability – not ‘greenwashing’
As consumers look for greener ways to enjoy their leisure time, there is increasing pressure on on-trade operators to not only operate in a sustainable way but also to show those sustainable credentials.
Disaronno International UK brings American rye brand to Scottish venues
While it’s a relative newcomer to the American whiskey sector, Sagamore has been designed to pay homage to the producers that came before – both in its production and its packaging.
Top Brands: CGA data reveals a shift towards beer as operators face pressure
This year’s figures reveal some interesting shifts in consumption – from an increase of over £30 million in lager to drops in vodka, gin and rum. In fact, it’s been a strong year for beer overall.
Chilling out in Leith’s Bittersweet over an aperitivo with Franklin & Sons
For the third in our series of columns with Franklin & Sons, SLTN popped into Leith’s very own aperitivo bar, Bittersweet, to talk fine flavours and craft mixers with co-owner Fabrizio Cioffi.
Broad range, competitive pricing and top-notch service are Bestway’s cornerstones
The company, with depots in Aberdeen, Dundee, Newbridge, Edinburgh and Glasgow, offers customers a choice of over 10,000 products, delivered by a fleet of more than 30 vehicles.
The man in charge of Scotland’s top lager bows out after nearly five decades
Tennent’s master brewer Keith Lugton, who is retiring after 47 years, helped develop over 30 beers for the company, in addition to overseeing the production of the ‘Big Red T’ itself, Tennent’s Lager.
How can venues attract and welcome a broader range of staff and customers?
The importance of inclusivity to Scottish hospitality venues was the focus when industry professionals gathered in Glasgow's Citation for SLTN’s second 'In Conversation' event.
SLTN Award-winning Charwood goes above and beyond for its customers
The venue, operated by Gary and Anne Still in the south of Edinburgh, was named the SLTN Family Outlet of the Year, in association with Vimto Out of Home, at last November's Awards Ceremony.
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Neil Morrison
Luke Richardson
