Cornish spiced rum seeks growth through deal with UK distributor
The founders of the Rum & Crab Shack in St Ives in Cornwall have joined forces with Halewood Wines & Spirits to build sales of their small-batch spiced rum, Dead Man’s Fingers. After launching the rum in 2015, they have sold it to Halewood for an undisclosed sum as the next step in driving growth …
New CEO announced for Revolution Bars Group
Rob Pitcher has been announced as the new chief executive of Revolution Bars Group to lead the bar operator through its “next stage of growth”. He has over 25 years’ experience within the hospitality sector, most recently at Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) where he was divisional director restaurants, responsible for the Harvester, Toby Carvery and …
Seminars announced for Tales of the Cocktail in Edinburgh
Details have been announced of the seminars at Tales of the Cocktail on Tour in Edinburgh in April, featuring leading bar owners, bartenders and drinks industry figures. Taking place from April 7 to 10, the programme will cover the techniques, history and business of making drinks, from the rising popularity of low-proof cocktails to an …
Entries open for Courvoisier’s Toast of Paris cocktail competition
Entries are open for Courvoisier cognac’s Toast of Paris cocktail competition where, for the first time, bartenders will be marked on how Instagram-worthy their drinks are. Returning for a third year, the competition is calling for a cognac-centred expression of an “all-time classic” cocktail or a “Café Courvoisier” – a “sumptuous” twist on a coffee-based …
TGI Fridays to remove plastic straws from its UK restaurants
TGI Fridays has announced it will be removing all plastic straws from its restaurants to reduce plastic waste and help protect the environment. Acting in response to demand from both guests and its teams, the bars at its 81 sites will serve drinks only with straws that are biodegradable and 100% recyclable from March 13. …
