Cider firm toasts ‘record’ results
A 57% uplift in its total cider business helped Suffolk-based producer Aspall post ‘record’ results in the three months to December 31.
Growth was driven...
It’s London 2012 … for the hospitality trade
ONE of the UK’s largest hospitality trade shows is set to return later this month.
Hotelympia will take place in London’s ExCel between February...
Chef’s special : Stewart Jarvie
Stewart Jarvie, Executive chef, Tempus at The George Hotel, Edinburgh
Located on one of Edinburgh’s most prestigious streets, amid an exclusive collection of bars, restaurants...
Trade digs deep for the Ben
THE trade dug deep at this year’s Ben Dinner to raise more than £75,000 for the charity.
More than 970 guests attended the event at...
The best cellar in the Town
THE Town Bar & Restaurant in Dundee was crowned the Best Cellar, North Region, at the 2011 Innserve Best Cellar Awards, which recognise exceptional...
An extra hour for Her Maj?
SCOTTISH pubs should be granted extra trading hours for The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee this June, the SBPA has said.
The trade group has asked licensing...
Tourism can Thrive, wine grower says
FOOD and service must be improved if Scottish businesses are to reap the rewards from tourism.
That was the message from Christopher Trotter, managing director...
When it comes to wine, it’s important to help the aged, as Guy Chatfield...
I HAD one of those moments recently: sitting in my car at a set of lights with the brain very much in neutral when...
Report bolsters price argument
MINIMUM pricing received a further boost last week when the University of Sheffield published an updated report on the impact the legislation would have.
The...
Should fans enjoy a pint at the game?
The recent call by Partick Thistle for football clubs to be allowed to serve beer is worth investigating, writes solicitor Stephen McGowan
LATE last year,...