This year’s figures reveal some interesting shifts in consumption – from an increase of over £30 million in lager to drops in vodka, gin and rum. In fact, it’s been a strong year for beer overall.
Trade groups the Scottish Beer & Pub Association (SBPA), Scottish Licensed Trade
Association (SLTA) and UK Hospitality Scotland have jointly called on deputy
first minister John Swinney to deliver ‘major’ business rates relief in his
upcoming Budget.
The Rocca Group is bringing a taste of Tuscany to Edinburgh with the
introduction of Ciao, a standalone cicchetti and cocktail bar at Rico’s
Ristorante on North Castle Street.
Health-conscious cuisine, plant-free food and international dishes are among the
products seeing a boom in popularity in Scottish premises this year, according
to wholesaler Dunns Food & Drinks.