The Big Freeze: Cellar Trends looks at the latest trends in drinks
Cellar Trends, the UK’s leading distributor of specialist wines and spirits, on the latest trends in drinks for this summer and beyond A key serve trending and on the rise in the UK is frozen cocktails. It started last year with the Frosé, but that’s just the beginning. We have recently seen frozen serves in …
Brusco launches UK’s first ready-made soft-boiled eggs
Offering a classic breakfast favourite has been made easier by supplier Brusco with the launch of the UK’s first ready-made soft-boiled eggs. The eggs are supplied by the bulk ingredients specialist in a pre-cooked form, with their shells ready lasered for ease of opening, and in environmentally-friendly packaging. Preparation is fast and efficient as a …
How to survive the rise in food prices in the bar and pub sector
Mark Kuperman, chief operating officer of Revenue Management Solutions (RMS), provides 10 top tips to surviving the rise in food prices in the bar and pub sector According to the latest index from the Office for National Statistics, food inflation in the UK hit its highest rate in three years in June. Food and non-alcoholic …
The Alchemist set to expand to Nottingham, Bristol and Cardiff
New openings have been announced in Nottingham, Bristol and Cardiff for premium bar and restaurant The Alchemist. The group, which launched its 10th venue in Chester last month (pictured), will transform the newly acquired sites into its concept that combines casual dining with theatrical cocktails. In Nottingham, it has taken over the former Hard Rock …
WSET reveals rise in demand for wine and spirits education
Demand for wine and spirits education is higher than ever, according to new figures from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET). It has reported a 14% increase in candidates in the UK to 19,401 over the 2016/17 academic year compared to the previous 12 months to July 31, with many coming from the trade. …
Craft beer supplier enhances offering for on-trade
Beer Hawk is growing its business supplying the trade with its range of over 800 craft beers from around the world through a new dedicated website. After experiencing growth in supplying both the on- and off-trade, it is making it easier for businesses such as bars, pubs and restaurants to select and order products. Founded …
