Drinks price warning as new duty system goes live
Licensees have been reminded that wholesaler prices on a range of products will be changing from 1st August, when the UK Government introduces a new system for alcohol duty.
Assembly Rooms refreshes its events catering selection
The central Edinburgh venue is a popular location for a range of events including conferences, dinners, receptions, weddings, and private celebrations, as well as many cultural events.
Great weather for ducks – and waffles – up on Edinburgh’s skyline
EDINBURGH’S Duck & Waffle has opened a new 32-seat terrace to make the most of the venue’s ‘breathtaking’ views over the heart of the city.
Redundant Circularity Scotland staff seek compensation
Almost 60 of the firm’s staff abruptly became unemployed in June when the wheels came off Scottish Government efforts to launch a drinks container recycling scheme.
Wetherspoon pledges £1.4m for Glasgow pub refurb
Pub giant JD Wetherspoon has big plans for one of its Glasgow units with the announcement of a £1.4 million refurb of The Sir John Moore in the city centre.
Uile-bheist fills its first barrels and releases new make spirit
Head Distiller Andrew ‘Drew’ Shearer performed the historic first cask filling, laying down spirit for maturation in ex-sherry and ex-bourbon oak casks for a minimum of three years.
Beer brewer Molson Coors stops asking job applicants for CVs
Jobseekers will no longer be asked to provide a CV when applying for certain roles at the Molson Coors Beverage Company, brewer of beer brands including Carling, Coors and Madrà Excepcional.
Portman Group goes gunning for Bartex Bartol over violent packaging
The industry watchdog has asked retailers to stop placing orders for Cosa Nostra Scotch Whisky, after it was found to have a ‘direct association with violent, aggressive, dangerous and illegal behaviour’.
Glenfiddich to lead hospitality industry team on epic fundraising run
Setting off from Braemar, crossing two munros, and finishing with a stay at the Glenfiddich distillery in Dufftown, the trek will help raise funds for environmental charity Protect Our Winters
Hospitality employment charity launches summer awareness campaign
The initiative, sponsored by Caterer.com, will see hospitality operators donating 1000 reusable thermal flasks with Only a Pavement Away branding to local homeless charities.
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