Chinese protection for Scotch whisky
China has agreed to protect the name "Scotch Whisky" as a Geographical Indication (GI).
Wednesday, November 10th, 2010 No Comments »Archive for 2010
VODKA: The clear favourite
With markets set for a resurgence, word in the travel retail sector is that vodka will soon be challenging whisky for the top spot. But while it’s a sexy drink, says Alan Lodge, its followers are fickle and there are challenges aplenty.
Tuesday, November 9th, 2010 No Comments »New pubs and price hikes at Wetherspoon
JD Wetherspoon confirmed plans were on track to open around 50 new venues over the next year as the pub operator announced a 7.3% total sales increase during its first quarter.
Tuesday, November 9th, 2010 No Comments »On-trade ill equipped for VAT hike
Poor financial management in the UK on-trade is likely to pose problems with the onset of the VAT rise to 20% in January, according to hospitality consultants The Bowden Group.
Tuesday, November 9th, 2010 No Comments »Top London Hotel and Club sold
Far-Eastern investors have bought the St James’s Hotel and Club.
Tuesday, November 9th, 2010 No Comments »Safer pint glasses on trial
Glassware manufacturer Arc International is trialling a newly developed safer pint glass in UK pubs.
Tuesday, November 9th, 2010 No Comments »Brighton ice rink looks Due South
Britain’s best seaside restaurant is to cater at a new pop-up venue overlooking the Brighton Royal Pavilion’s ice rink.
Tuesday, November 9th, 2010 No Comments »JD cocktail king crowned in Tennessee
Bartender Alex Clark has been named winner of the Jack Daniel’s Birthday Cocktail Competition held in Lynchburg, Tennessee.
Tuesday, November 9th, 2010 No Comments »Four join forces in Covent Garden
Chef Peter Gordon and three other restaurateurs are opening a new venue in London’s Covent Garden.
Tuesday, November 9th, 2010 No Comments »Week in pictures
Scary costumes, swanky parties and the Terminator. What else could you possibly need from a week (okay, fortnight) in pictures?
Monday, November 8th, 2010 No Comments »
