New quest for wholesale Achievers
THE latest annual quest to find Scotland’s best wholesale businesses is now underway.
Now in its tenth year, Scottish Wholesale Achievers aims to recognise excellence...
Drinks app aims to inspire
ABSOLUT Vodka is targeting iPad users with a new cocktail application called Drinkspiration Home Edition.
The application, which can be downloaded for free from iTunes,...
Life is sweet for young adults
Students seek lower ABV drinks as alcohol awareness grows
OPERATORS seeking to cater for the young adult market should ensure they have some lower ABV...
Energy will move up on pub agenda
ENERGY efficiency will move higher up publicans’ agendas in future as fuel prices continue to rise, according to LPG supplier Calor Gas.
As prices continue...
Pubs caught in a trade storm
The trade remains engulfed by an economic storm – and operators who don’t plot an escape route are almost destined to founder. This was the sobering verdict delivered by Booker last week, as SLTN canvassed views on conditions facing pubs from firms in the cash and carry and delivered wholesale sector. Ron Hickey, Booker’s catering sales director, told SLTN the time for sitting and waiting for the financial clouds to pass had come and gone.
SWA cautious about new Holyrood regime
The Scottish Wholesale Association has questioned whether the election of a new SNP majority administration at Holyrood will benefit the country’s wholesale and cash and carry sector. SWA president George Benson pondered the consequences of Scotland’s new political leadership as he welcomed delegates to the association’s annual conference in Perthshire last month.
New blood at Crieff Hydro
A PERTHSHIRE hotel has appointed a senior manager from outside the owning family for the first time in its 140-year history.
John Jennett (right) has...
Chef’s special : Jonny Dunbar
Jonny Dunbar, Head chef, Ducks at Kilspindie House, Aberlady
Nestled in Aberlady, a small conservation village in the heart of East Lothian, Ducks at Kilspindie...
Cheap isn’t always cheerful in the kitchen
Buying second-hand equipment can be tempting but ultimately expensive
SAVING money might be high on the agenda in the current climate, but operators should think...
Hamilton chef cooks up a storm
A HAMILTON chef has picked up a top gong at this year’s Scottish Curry Awards.
Ajmal Mushtaq, of Mushtaqs restaurant, overcame competition from chefs across...
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