Jump Ship drops anchor at its new non-alcoholic brewery in Midlothian
Founded by Sonja Mitchell, the brand has already gained awards for its small-batch releases, and needed to secure a site where it could quadruple production to meet growing demand.
Venue closures just the ‘tip of the iceberg’ as businesses struggle
UKHospitality Scotland executive director Leon Thompson this week drew a direct line between ScotGov’s budgetary choices and the recent spate of businesses shutting down.
Stewarton’s Mill House gets a makeover and a new menu
General manager Stuart McMaster said: “The rebrand and restyling of The Mill House represent a significant milestone, and we are delighted to unveil the next chapter of this beloved venue."
Wolfie’s and Wingman cartoon character labels survive Portman scrutiny
Chair of the Independent Complaints Panel, Rachel Childs, commented: “It’s vitally important under the Code that producers ensure their products do not have particular appeal to under-18s."
Zero alcohol Corona Cero to be global beer sponsor of the Olympic Games
AB InBev CEO Michel Doukeris said: “Beer and sports are better together, so we are proud to be the first beer sponsor for the Olympics at the Worldwide Olympic Partner level."
Greene King launches new cask calendar on back of growth in 2023
The strategy of providing pubs with a rotating range of cask styles and flavours was a hit with customers, as 2023’s calendar produced a 42% increase in volume of seasonal ales.
It’s Burns time – we hae meat, and we can eat, sae let the...
With Burns Day taking place on January 25, there are many themed offerings planned, including traditional Burns supper, ceilidhs, tasting menu experiences, and even themed cocktails.
Calling all bartenders – Diageo World Class GB 2024 is open for entries!
GB entrants who reach the Top 100 will automatically have their bar entered into the World Class Cocktail Festival which will be running throughout GB from 9th March - 30th April.
Founder of Hospitality Health Gordon McIntyre honoured with an MBE
McIntyre started his career in hotels before making the jump to further education, where he continued to support the industry by helping to train generations of hospitality professionals. Â
Sales of vegan and vegetarian meals continued to grow​ in 2023
Analysis of over 2.7 million meals sold across 285 of Sodexo’s UK and Ireland client sites in 2023 has found that 11% were vegan or vegetarian, up from the 10% reported in the previous year.Â
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