Industry news round-up: January 13, 2014
Our weekly round-up of industry news, for January 6 to 13, 2014 New boss for Missoula and Slug and Lettuce Stonegate Pub Company has appointed Clare Staples to head up its Slug and Lettuce, Missoula and Living Room bars. She has been with restaurant operator Gondola Group for the past 17 years, most recently as …
Cocktail brand taps into mobile ordering app
Drinks brands and bar operators are supporting roll-out of Q App, which allows people to order and pay for drinks using their mobile phones. It is partnering cocktail mix and puree brand Funkin which will use the mobile platform to promote drinks ideas to consumers when they use the app in a bar, club or …
Bars turn to Slovenian flavours for cocktails
A range of liqueurs and eaux-de-vie from Slovenia have been launched in the UK for using in cocktails. Available from Speciality Drinks, they come from the small Krucefix distillery in Krize, made from hand-picked plants and fruit that are fermented before distillation. The nine eaux-de-vie, all at 40% ABV, are mountain pine, wild mint, dandelion, …
