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SWEDISH fruit cider brand Kopparberg is to launch a new apple variant later this month. Described as having a “clean and crisp” taste, Kopparberg Naked...

Spring is here and for Scotland’s best-loved trade paper it means only one thing – the return of the SLTN Awards. In today’s SLTN publication and online you will find a brochure containing all the details you need to enter the 2012 SLTN Awards.

First Minister Alex Salmond confidently declared last week that drinks industry opponents to minimum pricing will now “come into line” after the measure received a massive boost in political support. The Westminster coalition is now consulting on a proposed 40p a unit minimum price as part of its new Alcohol Strategy, raising the prospect of the mechanism being introduced on both sides of the border.

Tennent Caledonian Breweries (TCB) strengthened its grip on the Scottish lager scene last week when it secured a deal to become the main beer supplier for Maclay Inns. The Glasgow brewer is looking forward to driving sales of its core brands – Tennent’s lager, Caledonia Best ale and Magners cider – and other craft beers in Maclay’s 26 managed pubs after winning the deal from Belhaven.

Retailers have hit out at Edinburgh licensing board’s decision to introduce what they say is effectively a blanket cap on new off-sales licences across the entire board area. The board last week approved an amendment to its licensing policy statement, which states that “unless there are strong counter indications, any such [off-sales] application or variation will be viewed by the board as likely to be inconsistent with one or more of the licensing objectives”.

SCOTCH whisky exports soared for a seventh consecutive year to reach a record value of £4.2 billion in 2011. The increase means the value of...

BELHAVEN has launched a new lower strength golden ale. At 2.8% ABV, Belhaven Golden Ale is said to offer a clean, refreshing taste with a...

SAINSBURY’S annual Great British Beer Hunt will arrive in Edinburgh next month. Consumers will be invited to judge beers in the Scottish regional heat at...

THE Scotch Whisky Experience has launched its new retail facility following a £1 million refurbishment. The revamped outlet has a host of new features, including...

ITS state of the art children’s play facilities only opened last July, but catering for the family market is nothing new for the team...