Ben Lomond Gin has won a coveted Double Gold for its Original Scottish Gin at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC), one of the oldest and most prestigious spirits competitions in the world. Launched in 2019, Ben Lomond Gin has established a reputation as one of Scotland’s most exciting gins, renowned for its bold and versatile flavour profiles. This accolade is the brand’s first triumph on a global stage. Inspired by the striking natural surroundings of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs, Ben Lomond Gin is distilled using 11 different botanicals, balancing Scottish flavours with exot ..read more

Following recent openings in Tennessee, Shanghai and Vienna, the latest addition to the UK headquarters is an integral part of the brand’s global strategy. The new showroom is a space where customers, clients and employees can come together to share knowledge and understand how Franke’s solutions can support businesses of all sizes. “With this dedicated showroom, we demonstrate our commitment and the importance of the UK market to Franke Coffee Systems. After a three-month closure and the refurbishment of the existing site, we are looking forward to welcoming our customers and partners to St A ..read more

TWIN-FOUNDED DRINKS BRAND WINS PRESTIGIOUS AWARD FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE It has been announced that premium tonic and mixer brand Double Dutch, has been decorated with the King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade – the most prestigious award in British business. The King’s Awards for Enterprise (previously known as the Queen’s Award for Enterprise) aims to celebrate and promote outstanding achievements across various sectors. Since its inception in 1966, these awards have been a symbol of excellence and innovation in British industry. Double Dutch was born in 2015 from dynamic D ..read more

WiHTL & Diversity in Retail, the only Collaboration Community devoted to increasing equity, diversity and inclusion in the Hospitality, Travel, Leisure and Retail sectors, are proud to announce a significant milestone in their ongoing efforts to transform the industry. Following the addition of new Members such as Costa, Greggs, MSC Cruises and Popeyes, their collective impact now stands at over 4 million employees, marking a major step forward in their mission to positively impact 5 million employees by 2030. Founded by Tea Colaianni, WiHTL & Diversity in Retail have been at the ..read more

Desi Daru Vodka, the premium vodka brand known for its fusion of Indian and British heritage, is excited to announce that they have been bestowed further awards at the prestigious San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC) 2024. The blind-tasting competition, with close to 5,500 entries including over 300 Vodkas, awarded Desi Daru a Gold Medal for its Mango Vodka and a Silver Medal for its Original offering. Founder Mohit Singh shared: “We are absolutely delighted and humbled by this result at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Crafting the recipe for our vodkas has been an exci ..read more

·         The star takes centre stage in upcoming football campaign as Pepsi Max® continues to unlock enjoyment for fans ·         Jack joins Pepsi Max’s star-studded group of global brand ambassadors, including Vini Jr., Son Heung-min and Leah Williamson Pepsi Max® has unveiled the signing of its latest global brand ambassador, Jack Grealish, on a multi-year deal. Jack will take centre stage in Pepsi Max’s soon-to-be-announced global football campaign. The campaign will build on Pepsi Max’s signature approach to f ..read more

New research reveals £1.9 million of old and open gin bottles is going to waste Paragon Brands launches The Big Gin Swap to support on-trade £1.9M worth of old and open gin bottles is going to waste in UK bars, according to a new survey of the UK on-trade. The survey of 53 independent UK bars was commissioned by Paragon Brands to discover the after-effects of the 2015-2019 gin boom. It revealed that 30% of UK bars have old, unused and open gin bottles leftover from the gin boom, with one in ten venues having at least 20 leftover bottles sitting in cellars or back bars. The average loss in re ..read more

This April, Mount Gay is proud to offer British Airways’ customers a taste of Barbados as they raise a glass to 70 years of flights to and from the island. Mount Gay is the oldest running rum distillery in the world, established in 1703 and crowning Barbados as the birthplace of rum. Its the sun-kissed shores Barbados welcome travellers from London Heathrow and London Gatwick airports, customers can now savour the taste of the Caribbean with Mount Gay’s exquisite rums served onboard all Barbados bound British Airways flights. From the luxury of First and Club World (business class), to the com ..read more

Maison Bache-Gabrielsen is proud to announce that its Hors d’Âge Cognac has been awarded the Double Gold medal and a score of 97/100 at the prestigious San Francisco World Spirits Competition. This international recognition testifies to the excellence and exceptional know-how that have characterised Maison Bache-Gabrielsen since it was founded in 1905. The San Francisco World Spirits Competition is one of the most renowned competitions in the spirits industry, bringing together international experts to assess and distinguish the best products. This year the competition received nearly 5,500 en ..read more

Set sail on an adventure of discovery with innovative new drinks list that celebrates the timeless allure of water Launching on 15th May 2024, The Churchill Bar and Terrace will transform its outdoor space into this summer’s most refreshing, marine-inspired terrace, complete with a brand new signature list of uniquely sustainable cocktails, and a perfectly paired seafood-focused menu. Awash with cooling tones and inspired by the tranquil beauty of ocean waves, guests will be transported to their very own coastal escape in the heart of London’s Marylebone. The newly designed terrace will see th ..read more