All Alcoholic drinks articles – Page 28
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Analysis & Features
Are we witnessing the death of craft beer?
As an unprecedented number of breweries close down, what does this mean for the future of the craft beer category and its place in the supermarkets?
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News
The best retail tactics for a bewitching Halloween
Creating a spectacle in store has always been important at Halloween, but the introduction of HFSS rules last October has posed a challenge for retailers
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News
Bermondsey Mixer Co to wind down as ‘spiralling’ costs mount
Founder Lawrence Mason said the decision to wind down the brand had been made after several months of “things gradually getting worse”
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News
Ex-Arla Foods finance leader appointed CFO at Kingsland Drinks
Simon Shelbourn is the first occupant of the newly created role at the Salford drinks group
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News
Diageo GB chief: High tequila prices a barrier to growth in grocery
Neither of Diageo’s major tequila propositions – Don Julio and Casamigos – made The Grocer’s Britain’s Biggest Alcohol Brands report
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Category Report
Can White Claw trigger a hard seltzer boom? Hard seltzers & RTDs category report 2023
Despite their US success, hard seltzers have proven a tough sell to Brits. The market leader is now trying out a brand new strategy
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News
Mead makers celebrate sweet relief of UK duty changes
Gosnells founder Tom Gosnell said the changes would increase innovation and competition
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News
Deposit return scheme body’s huge debts revealed
According to Companies House figures, Circularity Scotland Limited had racked up debts of £86.2m when it entered administration last month
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News
City snapshot: Heineken cuts profit expectations as drinkers balk at higher prices
Heineken has lowered profit forecasts for the year after a weaker-than-expected first-half performance as higher prices put off drinkers.
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Comment & Opinion
Bad Gyal chills with a beer in Estrella Damm short film
Spanish pop star Bad Gyal eyes a boat party in Estrella Damm’s beautifully produced short
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News
Tennent’s taps Scottish heritage in ‘seven-figure’ campaign and rebrand
The new Tennent’s brand platform features an evolved visual identity and is underpinned by a TV spot, on and off-trade promotions and a billboard campaign
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Comment & Opinion
Beer fear for brewers as new alcohol tax set to hinder innovation
The tax is aimed at driving moderation, but this shouldn’t come at the expense of innovation
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News
Damm to launch Spain’s Rosa Blanca lager in UK at 3.4% abv
Billed as ‘crisp and refreshing’ with a ‘characteristic hint of citrus’, the beer will launch next month
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News
Italian drinks group Illva Saronno appoints new CEO
The Disaronno brand owner said Marco Ferrari would take over from 1 October
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News
Aber Falls left off Welsh whisky geographical indicator list
Bottling of the distillery’s single malt whisky was relocated to Lancashire owing to ‘staff shortages and supply issues’
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News
DrinkWell secures £600k backing to expand reduced calorie alcohol marketplace
Online drinks retailer DrinkWell has secured £600k investment to drive its development of a marketplace for ‘better choice’ alcohol
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Comment & Opinion
Coors’ pals keep fresh with help from the animals
Coors’ new ad wisely keeps its distinctive ‘mountain’ setting to remind us it does things differently
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News
Ukrainian wine brand Bolgrad makes UK debut through Kingsland deal
The wines are sourced from the Odesa region, an area ‘known for its unique terroirs, diverse range of grapes and growing conditions’
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News
Heineken ramps up sustainability with £25m Manchester brewery investment
Heat pumps and a heat pump network will be installed at the facility to capture and reuse thermal energy in beer brewing and packaging
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Profiles
My food & drink job: Amy Armstrong, brand manager, Asahi
’As one of the brand managers on the Peroni team, my role is predominantly focused on projects related to recruiting a younger audience’