Wholesaler goes back to its roots
New initiative to showcase Scots produce to trade
BLANTYRE-based wholesaler Dunns Food and Drinks has launched a new initiative to promote Scottish produce to bar,...
Brass Monkey – clarification
IN our May 3 issue we reported that pub operator Graham Sutherland runs the Brass Monkey on Glasgow’s Great Western Road as part of...
Pub boss repeats calls for VAT cut
Excise duty and fruit machine taxes hammering trade, says Martin
THE boss of pub giant JD Wetherspoon has reiterated his calls for the UK government...
Belhaven revamps training
BREWER and pubs firm Belhaven is set to relaunch its induction training for all new tenants and lessees.
The enhanced training is now carried out...
Trade unity unaffected by Brewdog-Diageo row
THE trade in Scotland is as united as it ever has been – despite two high-profile drinks businesses becoming embroiled in a public row...
There’s still time to get them in!
THERE’S still time to enter the Scottish licensed trade’s most prestigious awards competition.
With time so precious to licensed trade staff and operators, we’ve extended...
Brewdog throws party for punks
Fast-growing craft producer continues expansion with new bar in Manchester
IT’S not often an AGM features beer tastings, live music and gourmet burgers.
But that was...
Campaign first for ale
CALEDONIA Best, the new ale from Tennent Caledonian Breweries, has launched its first consumer-focused advertising campaign.
The poster and print adverts stress the fact...
Bestway in new online push
BESTWAY has launched a new website as part of an online push by the wholesaler.
The new fully-transactional site www.bestway.co.uk, which was developed following a...
Sturgeon names her price
THE Scottish Government ended months of speculation this week when it finally named the minimum unit price it insists will be crucial in the...
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Luke Richardson
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