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International Women’s Day 2025 – Munnawar Chishty of Carlsberg Britvic

"At Carlsberg Britvic, female equality is actively supported through several initiatives that empower women and foster an inclusive environment..."

International Women’s Day 2025 – Duygu Karaman of Global Brands

"In many cases those who initially underestimated me have become some of my strongest business partners..."
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International Women’s Day 2025 – Lauren Hutchison, licensee of The Steadings

"Successful women must lead from the front and demonstrate to other women that there are no glass ceilings..."
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Lomond Leisure Group to open Kirk O’ The Lochs restaurant in Tarbet

Lomond Leisure Group, the independent operator with venues in Glasgow and Edinburgh, is set to open a new restaurant – Kirk O’ The Lochs – at Loch Lomond.
Bartender Janos Otvos wins the Caledonian Cup.

János raises the Caledonian Bartenders Cup in Glasgow after wowing judges

János Ötvös was best of the bartenders when he won the Caledonian Bartenders Cup cocktail competition in Glasgow.
Bartender Erik Lorincz makes drinks at the Edinburgh Bar Show 2024.

The Edinburgh Bar Show returns with a stacked schedule of events

‘Bigger and better’ appears to be the mantra as the returning Edinburgh Bar Show unveils its programme of events and takeovers for 2025.
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Over 8000 attend ScotHot tourism and hospitality show in Glasgow

Hospitality trade show ScotHot broke its own attendance record last week when over 8000 delegates descended on Glasgow’s SEC.
Alana Quigley, restaurant manager at Gleneagles, with her Institute of Hospitality award.

Gleneagles restaurant manager takes UK title after tough contest

Alana Quigley, restaurant manager at Gleneagles, has been named as the Institute of Hospitality’s Restaurant Manager of the Year.
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St Andrews’ seafood institution celebrates 20th anniversary with ‘Icons’ menu

First opened in 2004, The Seafood Ristorante is arguably the foundation stone upon which the Fife coastal town’s foodie reputation has since been built.
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AG Barr excels at Scottish food and drink wholesale sector’s annual awards

Scotland's most innovative and resilient wholesalers – and their staff – have been recognised at the annual Scottish Wholesale Achievers Awards.

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