Stout wars – challengers battle for a bigger share of the dark side
There’s a lot of smaller players active in the stout market, but 97% of the total category volume sold is on draught, and the vast majority of that is Guinness.
Dining in the dark at The Duke’s Umbrella for Guide Dogs ScotlandÂ
The experience immerses diners in different tastes, sounds and smells whilst completely blindfolded - and raising money and awareness for the disability charity.
Edinburgh Licensing Board votes to change festive trading policy
After debating various options – including removing the additional hours altogether – the board decided to adopt a ‘flexible’ approach to its festive hours policy.
Alcohol marketing clampdown to be ‘narrower’ after opposition
The vast majority of individuals and organisations with links to the alcohol industry thought the proposals would not reduce alcohol consumption or alcohol harm
Edinburgh launch brings DRG-owned Café Andaluz up to seven outlets
DRG also owns the Di Maggio’s and Amarone restaurants as well as Glasgow venues Barolo, The Citizen, The Anchor Line and Atlantic Brasserie, and Edinburgh's Cadiz.
Cider isn’t just for summer – report finds demand undimmed by winter dark
This year’s Heineken UK Cider Report – ‘The Changing Demands of New Generation Cider Drinkers’ – notes that the last year saw +8.6% value sales growth
Perthshire’s Killiecrankie House named as UK’s best ‘gourmet bolthole’
Chef and co-owner Tom Tsappis attended a black-tie dinner held in London's Pall Mall, where he accepted the award on behalf of the entire team.
Strike action targets Chivas Brothers’ festive supply season
Unite has said that members across the company’s Scottish sites will hold a series of 24 hour stoppages between Monday 11 and Thursday 14 December.
Radisson RED gets behind ‘Give A Kid A Christmas’ campaign
Glasgow’s No1 Baby and Family Support Service, managed by Audrey Dempsey, runs the campaign and arranged gifts for 2035 children last year.
Greene King invests millions in its pubs’ energy efficiency
VOLTAGE optimisation equipment will have been installed in 600 of Greene King’s managed pubs by the end of this year, with further sites targeted in 2024.
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