Diageo trials new carbon-cutting biofuel-powered lorries at Leven
The trial, running until the end of October, will assess the performance and reliability of 11 vehicles powered by a fuel made out of vegetable oil and hydrogen (HVO)
Hotelier slams signage rules
THE owner of a Fife hotel has slammed the local council after being forced to remove signage from a vehicle used to transport guests...
Scottish pre-mix cocktail brand MYXD changes hands
MYXD, the premixed cocktail brand launched in 2020 by Highland hospitality group Cru Holdings, is in new hands after the range was acquired by another group of Highland businesspeople.
Coronavirus: pressure mounts on pubcos to cancel rent
Pressure is mounting on pub companies to waive rent for the duration their pubs are shut due to COVID-19, as a pro-pub campaign group vows to “name and shame” companies continuing to charge their tenants and lessees rent
Bash raises cash for scholars
A DINNER event hosted earlier this month by the Hospitality Industry Trust (HIT) Scotland has raised more than £15,000 for charity.
The second annual HIT...
Aberdeen operators voluntarily close amid COVID cluster
Three operators in Aberdeen have voluntarily closed the doors of their venues temporarily amid a cluster of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city
Rock Rose leads Scots accolades
Dunnet Bay Distillery wins three gold stars in Great Taste Awards
A Scottish business that began producing gin less than a year ago has become the...
One week left to sign up for Eat Out Edinburgh campaign
The two-week celebration of city centre hospitality will run from 13th to 26th March, with over 20 venues already confirmed to take part by offering special deals, set menus, and other events.
Rates increases blasted
OPERATORS and trade groups have slammed newly announced draft rateable values which will see many licensees across Scotland paying higher business rates.
The proposed rateable...
Star unveils energy plan for lessees
Star Pubs & Bars has announced a new energy supply deal for its lessees to help them cope with rising energy prices.
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