All Alcoholic drinks articles – Page 50
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NewsDrinks industry dismayed as Hunt scraps alcohol duty freeze
The freeze on alcohol duty was announced last month by the recently sacked Kwasi Kwarteng, and was meant to come into force from February 2023
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Promotional FeaturesIs there a place for premium options in the current climate?
Despite the cost-of-living crisis beginning to bite, the opportunity for premiumisation in lager and beer will continue to be strong.
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NewsWhitley Neill launches quartet of non-alcoholic spirits
They are made using the brand’s core gin, which is then de-alcoholised with a spinning cone vacuum column still
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NewsHeineken rolls out improved Green Grip cardboard multipack can topper
The new packaging was trialled in selected Tesco stores to stress-test its strength and stability for retailers and shoppers
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NewsBrewDog marketing chief Dan Jones leaves to join Small Beer Co
Small Beer Co co-founder Felix James said the business was “beyond excited to welcome Dan as the latest addition to our executive team here at the brewery”.
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NewsBooming sparkling and off-trade sales boost UK’s biggest winemaker
The UK’s largest wine producer Chapel Down returned to growth in the first half of the year as strong demand for English sparkling wine, the reopening of the on-trade and strong off-trade sales boosted performance
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News19 Crimes makes debut in sparkling wine
It has unveiled a new Australian Sparkling White (12% abv), billed as being “ideal for party occasions”
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NewsMeantime rebrands to play up Greenwich heritage
The new designs are inspired by ‘iconic local landmarks’, including the Greenwich Time Ball, the Prime Meridian Line and The Royal Observatory
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NewsScottish alcohol brands rapped by ASA over ‘irresponsible’ claims
The watchdog had specifically targeted ‘problem alcohol ads in Scottish media’ in light of Scottish Government concerns and wider health debates
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NewsSuntory hires Daniel Woodhead as supply chain director
Woodhead, previously director of logistics for Asahi UK, will oversee the soft drinks giant’s supply chain
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NewsAston Manor sales and profits lose fizz in ’most difficult trading period in decades’
Chief executive Gordon Johncox said 2021 was “every bit as difficult, if not more so” than 2020.
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Wye Valley Meadery brought a ‘medieval’ drink into the 21st century
How award-winning supplier Wye Valley Meadery is bringing the historic alcoholic drink into the 21st century with its ‘session meads’
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NewsSales of marmalade and Dubonnet rise in Queen’s funeral week
It comes after Royal Parks issued a statement discouraging mourners from leaving out marmalade sandwiches in tribute to Her Majesty
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat will we all eat and drink as we watch the Queen’s funeral on Monday?
Many of those raising a glass in memory of Queen Elizabeth II this weekend are expected to be drinking Dubonnet
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Analysis & FeaturesCould Beavertown topple BrewDog as the king of craft beers?
Heineken ownership may give Beavertown the critical mass it craves
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NewsNaked Wines shares plummet as wine retailer signals shift in strategy to deal with falling demand
Naked Wines shares have tanked after the DTC wine seller hinted at a change of strategy to deal with falling consumer demand and rising costs.
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NewsWaitrose cuts beer & cider range to make way for slew of new craft SKUs
Research by The Grocer with Assosia data shows the upmarket retailer has slashed some 50 SKUs from its range over recent weeks
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NewsCity snapshot: Diageo sells Archers Peach Schnapps to De Kuyper
De Kuyper Royal Distillers has acquired ‘British icon’ Archers Peach Schnapps from Diageo.
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NewsHeineken takes full ownership of craft brewer Beavertown
Beavertown’s founder Logan Plant – the son of Led Zeppelin star Robert Plant – is stepping down as CEO
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Comment & OpinionWhy we must break traditions to make wine more sustainable
Bulk shipping wine reduces carbon emissions, cuts costs and ensures the quality of the finished product, says Richard Lloyd, general manager at The Park, Accolade Wines