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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s announcement that alcohol duty will increase in line with the Retail Price Index (RPI) is a ‘hammer blow’ for pubs and their customers, according to the boss of Diageo GB.

BRITISH soft drinks maker Cawston Press is having a little fun with the recent announcement that famous tropical drink brand Lilt is to be rolled into the Fanta range. 

The ‘decadent’ split-level venue – which takes over the former Canteen 58 unit on Ingram Street ­– will focus on Scottish provenance and presentation, working with ABR Fine Foods to source top quality beef from Millers of Speyside, direct from the Highlands.

Previously known as the ‘Shake Off Showdown,’ the competition has evolved, and now offers Be At One barstaff the chance of progression to Diageo’s World Class GB semi-final competition. 

The objective of Innis & Gunn’s sponsorship of The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in 2022 was to create a phenomenal customer experience – and enable it to take its flagship beer, The Original, and award-winning Lager to a quarter of a million ticket holders over the month of August.

A new promotion from cider maker Thatchers will see three pubs across the UK awarded a £10,000 garden makeover, with each makeover tailored to that particular outlet.

Although the UK is making progress in reducing levels of underage drinking, 71% of young people between the ages of 11-15 have said that parents and carers are their main source of alcohol.

EAT Out Edinburgh has announced a new partnership with Scottish charity Kids Operating Room (KidsOR) as it aims to help children in developing countries. 

Time is running out for those in the hospitality industry to have their say on proposals to ban alcohol advertising.

Highlights will include the Liquid Academy Live stage, where a number of panel sessions curated by Drink Think and hosted by organisations including SLTN and the Scottish Licensed Trade Association tackle some of the big issues facing Scottish hospitality.