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...
Merchants forced to move with the times
Supplying the on-trade is no longer just about offering the best price, finds Scott Wright
THERE was a time when a wine merchant’s chief concern...
Bramble best for wine cocktails
Team from Edinburgh bar triumph in Enotria’s creativity test
A NEW competition to find the country’s best creators of wine-based cocktails has been won by...
New football season set to kick off
ONE of the most popular forms of pub entertainment, live football, returns next month when the new Npower Football League season kicks off.
The action...
Students more discerning about drinks, report claims
STUDENTS’ drinking habits are more sophisticated than their stereotype suggests, according to new research.
The CGA Student Report 2012 found that undergraduates spend around £3.2...
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Niall Hassard
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