Parties pledge to support industry
An in-depth review of business rates, a freeze on tax and a promise to improve public transport were among the pledges made by Scotland’s...
Glencoe stop for shop talk
Brewers from a dozen Scottish breweries gathered at Glencoe’s Clachaig Inn earlier this month for an informal discussion on issues facing the trade –...
Star’s al fresco areas shine
Pub company Star Pubs & Bars has outlined plans for substantial investment in the outdoor areas at 19 of its Scottish pubs.
The firm has...
Belhaven launches new food service
Belhaven has launched a new food supply service for its lessees.
Pub Partners Supplies was introduced by Belhaven parent company Greene King Pub Partners and...
Roux’s food is going to the dogs
Michelin star chef Albert Roux has launched a menu which will cater for canine clientele across a number of Inverlochy Castle Management International’s (ICMI)...
Brown-Forman acquires BenRiach for £285m
US drinks giant, the Brown-Forman Corporation has purchased the Scottish BenRiach Distillery Company in a £285 million deal.
The takeover will see the US company’s...
Buchanan appointed president of The Ben
SUE Buchanan has been elected the new president of Scottish licensed trade charity The Ben.
Buchanan, a regional sales manager with wholesaler Matthew Clark, has...
A Fyne day out at lochside fair
The line-up for the 26th annual Loch Fyne Food Fair has been unveiled, bringing together local Argyll producers with food and drinks firms from...
Parties pledge trade support
Politicians outline plans ahead of Scottish election on May 5
From a pending review of the business rates system to new Holyrood powers over income...
Help needed to soften wage blow
Westminster called on to ease impact of payroll hike
By Dave Hunter
TRADE groups and operators have called on Westminster to help lessen the impact of...
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Niall Hassard
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