Oak-aged Sphynx tequila launched to UK market by Big Brother couple

Sukhvinder and Imran Javeed have combined their ‘genuine passion for agave’ with their preference for the Canadian Sphynx breed of cats, to produce the first tequila brand owned by an English couple of Indian heritage.

Japanese restaurant launches kids menu for summer holidays

The Mikaku kids menu, consisting of healthy and popular Japanese street food all served together in a bento box, has launched with an introductory offer that one child aged up to 10 years old can eat free for every paying adult.

Heineken creates £3 million green fund for its customers

Britain's beer and cider market is resilient – as Heineken UK’s Interim on-trade director Will Rice notes: “It has been here for hundreds of years, and it will be here for hundreds more.”

Greene King Pub Partners accredited by British Franchise Association

The pub company launched its Hive Pubs franchise concept in 2021 and has since grown it to over 30 pubs, offering a ready-to-trade pub for £5000 ingoing cost.

Italian Awards seal sponsorship with Birrificio Angelo Poretti

First launched in 2012, the annual competition invites consumers to nominate their favourites into a shortlist for finals that will take place in Leeds and Glasgow later this year.

Scott van der Hoek appointed as Buzzworks’ new Head of Food

With years of experience, Scott brings his expertise to Buzzworks’ ‘aspirational dining’ brands of Scotts, House, Lido, Vic’s & The Vine, The Duke, Thirty Knots, The Bridge Inn, The Fox and Herringbone. 

Monkey Shoulder brings back its Ultimate Bartender Championship

Designed to test ‘the skills that pay the bills’, the championship invites UK bartenders to prove their cocktail making prowess, and general trade knowledge.

Heineken UK dedicates itself to the fight against loneliness

Marmalade Trust, the charity behind Loneliness Awareness Week, is the new official charity partner of Heineken UK.

Martin makes a move to the Red House Hotel in Coupar Angus

Having looked after audiences at the Perth Concert Hall for over twenty years, chef Martin Buchan knows all about putting on a performance in the kitchen – and his latest role is at the Red House Hotel in Coupar Angus.

Nominate your young food and drink staff for national recognition

“The importance of young people to Scotland’s food and drink sector cannot be overstated. This special award illustrates just how wide a contribution they make."

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