Reducing portion sizes could help cut food waste, says a new report.

Larger portions shedding pounds

Cutting food waste could save industry millions RESTAURATEURS could save money and cut food waste by offering more choice and a range of portion sizes,...
A shift in consumer perceptions of Scotch whisky is credited with driving the category’s growth.

Single malts surge in buoyant spirit market

Well-trained and knowledgeable staff can boost sales, drinks firms say OPERATORS seeking to maximise sales of whisky would do well to stock a robust range...
David Gibson said good waste management can help operators cut costs.

Operators have no time to waste

Business owners should act now before new regulations come into force next January By lawyer David Gibson How often do you think about waste? The Waste...
Wild Turkey 81 was launched in the UK last year for use in long drinks and cocktails.

Bourbon aiming to go wild in bars

THE firm behind Wild Turkey is looking to expand the presence of its Wild Turkey 81 bourbon in the UK on-trade following the appointment...
Braemore Square Country House was the home of Forth Railway Bridge engineer Sir John Fowler.

Will you go Forth in Wester Ross?

Property offers self-catering and B&B accommodation A HOTEL in what was once the home of Forth Railway Bridge engineer Sir John Fowler is up for...
The Strathardle Inn is under new ownership. The property includes a bar as well as letting rooms.

New owners take helm in Perthshire

Operator returns to roots with acquisition of village inn AN historic Perthshire inn has changed hands for the first time in eight years. The Strathardle Inn...

When it comes to wine, it pays to keep your wits about you

By Guy Chatfield FRAUDULENT behaviour seems to surround us these days – from lords of the realm and MPs fiddling their expenses to the taxi...
The Green Hotel and sister property the Windlestrae Hotel are set to be revamped.

Revamp of Kinross hotels gets green light

Rooms and bistro to be refurbished after operator secures funding package Two hotels on the Kinross Estate are to benefit from a refurbishment after their...
The new matt black bottle.

Gin’s new look out of Africa

GIN brand Whitley Neill has been given a new look inspired by the African provenance of its ingredients. The new design combines a matt black...

Boards could get powers to ‘ban’ lap dance venues

LICENSING boards could get powers to ‘ban’ lap dancing venues under new proposals outlined by the Scottish Government. Launched as SLTN went to press, the...

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