Ales set sail for new test
THREE casks of ale have taken to the high seas as part of an experiment for the 30 Days of IPA festival in Edinburgh.
Organisers...
BenRiach snaps up distillery
THE BenRiach Distillery Company has bought the Glenglassaugh distillery in Banffshire from Amsterdam-based Lumiere Holdings for an undisclosed sum.
BenRiach, which is run by master...
Chefs open Edinburgh pub
MICHELIN star chefs Tom Kitchin and Dominic Jack have launched a new Edinburgh pub.
The Scran & Scallie in Stockbridge is open seven days...
Trade targeted by software firm
A SCOTTISH software company aims to change the way hospitality businesses collect customer data.
Opinurate, founded by brothers David and Gerald Capaldi, provides survey...
C&C acquires 50% stake in Wallaces Express
C&C Group has acquired a 50% equity stake in Irvine-based wholesaler Wallaces Express.
The Magners and Tennent’s owner said the move would give on-trade customers “enhanced service and increased value”.
Under the deal, Wallaces Express will continue to be run independently and will work alongside C&C Group to deliver a “full portfolio” to the Scottish on-trade.
Scots team top of the pots at trade show
by Dave Hunter
Local chefs beat rivals from UK and overseas in contest
A TEAM of up and coming Scottish chefs triumphed over rivals from the...
Tourism group in call for unity
Industry must work together to exploit potential of 2014 events
by Dave Hunter
SCOTLAND’S hospitality industry must work together if it’s to exploit the full potential...
Club boss calls for order on hours
A GLASGOW operator has called for order on trading hours in the city, claiming “some casinos are effectively operating as nightclubs”.
Donald MacLeod, whose CPL...
Beer duty cut in Budget
BEER duty is to be cut by 1p and the controversial escalator scrapped – but the 2% above inflation rise in duty will remain...
Minimum pricing remains on track
Scottish Government underlines commitment as plans waver down south
THE Scottish Government has reiterated its commitment to introducing a minimum price for alcohol as plans...
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