UK appetite for barbecued food makes it a great opportunity for pubs

While the classic combinations should prove popular with consumers looking for comfort cuisine, there is also scope to tap into a growing appetite for more international ‘street food’-style dishes and flavours.  

New whisky range selected for the Scottish capital

The first wave of this new branded collection comprises three top drams from distilleries in Speyside, Islay and the Highlands, with the Speyside matured for seven years, and both the Highland and Islay whiskies matured for nine years, before bottling in Leith.

Producers prepare for first ever British Cider Week

Cider makers up and down the country will be taking part, from micro-businesses to household names, with events organised from the cider heartlands of the West Country and the apple gardens of Kent, to cutting edge urban cider works.

East coast eateries Heron and Timberyard awarded new Michelin Stars

Heron chef owners  Sam Yorke and Tomás Gormley (aged 25 and 28, respectively) claim to be the youngest Scottish chefs to have won a Michelin Star

Non-alcoholic Scottish brewery sets sail for larger volumes

The business, owned by managing director Sonja Mitchell, currently produces a range of four beers – Yardarm Lager, Goosewing IPA, Flying Colours Pale Ale and Stoker’s Stout – as well as seasonal and limited-edition products.

Glasgow’s new outdoor area fee plan is a ‘nightmare’

Fees for using Glasgow's pavements and other public spaces for outdoor seating have changed from a flat fee of £515 for city centre businesses and £275 for those outside the city centre, to charging operators in line with the area used... starting at £60 per square metre

Coronation weekend could drive customers into pubs and bars

The coronation of The King and The Queen Consort presents a key opportunity for operators to highlight ‘quintessentially British’ products.

Amber Beverage UK has its sights set squarely on the Scottish on-trade

The British arm of the business, Amber Beverage UK, now has its sights set squarely on the Scottish on-trade as it looks to grow the presence of its fully-owned and third party brands in Scotland’s pubs, bars and restaurants. 

Getting the right equipment is essential for any BBQ or street food offer

If bar and pub operators are going to introduce a range of barbecue or street food items to their menus this summer they’ll need kit that is able to adapt to various different cuisines and styles of food. 

On Skye, Café Cuil seeks to build on a successful first season

Café Cuil was founded by Skye native Clare Coghill, who at just 30 years old is a trailblazing chef, entrepreneur and owner of one of the only female-run eateries on the island.

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