Coronavirus: a restaurateur’s view
Support for industry is needed now, writes Alan Russell, owner of the Longniddry Inn and Adniston Manor, both East Lothian; the Coronation Restaurant in Gorebridge, Midlothian
Coronavirus: Chivas ups the ante in hand sanitiser effort
Chivas Brothers, the Pernod Ricard-owned whisky company, has despatched two tankers of grain spirit to manufacturing partners as part of its effort to help produce hand sanitiser gel for frontline NHS staff
Jägermeister’s digital hunt
Jägermeister's annual Meister Hunter cocktail competition is going digital this year as the brand’s parent company encourages bartenders to submit their entries via Instagram
Smokehead team set to stream
The team behind Islay single malt Smokehead is set to stream the first in a series of “bold broadcasts” on Instagram this weekend
Coronavirus: New online training courses available for hospitality workers
Trade group UK Hospitality and training firm CPL Learning have launched a new online learning programme for furloughed hospitality workers
A Genius move from industry heavyweights
Genius Brewing, the Glasgow company that launched a 3% ABV craft lager in 2018, has secured funding from two drinks and hospitality heavyweights as it marks its second anniversary
Coronavirus: BBPA publishes ullage guidance
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has published in-depth guidance for pubs on the correct way to destroy unsellable beer in their cellars
A masterclass at home
The company behind single malts BenRiach and The GlenDronach has taken its education programme online with the launch of a new ‘conversation series’ on Instagram Live
Coronavirus: CAMRA supports Edinburgh and south east businesses.
The Edinburgh and South East Scotland branch of consumer group CAMRA (the Campaign for Real Ale) has launched a new online service in a bid to support pubs and breweries during the coronavirus lockdown period
Coronavirus: councils begin paying business grants
Payments come as Scottish Government under fire for limiting grants to one per business, not one per property as in England
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