All Alcoholic drinks articles – Page 60
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NewsCity Snapshot: Diageo returns to growth as markets recovery from lockdown
Drinks giant Diageo is restarting its programme to return £4.5bn to shareholders as its first-half performance benefitted from strong trading across its global markets. Plus, on a busy morning, Coca-Cola HBC updates on its Q1 performance, Marston’s names a new CEO, Compass Group reports its first-half results and Ahold Delhaize reveals Q1 figures.
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NewsTesco to ditch plastic rings and shrink wrap from its entire beer and cider range
The supermarket will stop receiving drinks that are held together by soft plastic rings and shrink wraps this month
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NewsPortman Group rules against ‘Quickie’ wine brand over ‘demeaning’ artwork
A complaint against Quickie wine was made to the watchdog by a member of the public who argued it was sexist
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NewsCity News: AB InBev’s new top team will benefit from post-lockdown resurgences
AB InBev confirmed on Thursday that CEO Carlos Brito would step down after 15 years in charge, to be replaced by North America chief Michel Doukeris, amid a strong rebound of first quarter sales as coronavirus restrictions eased across key markets.
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NewsBeer shortages in c-stores as hospitality demand soars
The Grocer has spoken to numerous industry sources who are facing supply issues on core beer lines
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InterviewsBig interview: Carlsberg Marston’s boss Paul Davies on why he’s not giving up on beer
The boss of Carlsberg and Marston’s JV is feeling positive as San Miguel soars, its core pilsner brand recovers and plastic gets the chop. What’s next?
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NewsNew ‘competitive’ online drinks retailer to cut out wholesalers
Launched by three ex-industry professionals, the online drinks marketplace promises producers and consumers a ‘fair deal’
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NewsCity snapshot: AB InBev boss Carlos Brito to step down
The world’s largest brewer AB InBev has announced CEO Carlos Brito will step down after 15 years in charge, to be replaced by North America chief Michel Doukeris. Plus ABI posts strong start to 2021, Virgin Wines and Glanbia up guidance and all the rest of the latest news from the City
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NewsHooch makes move into spirits with gins and rum
The flamboyant RTD brand has unveiled a trio of 37.5% abv drinks
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NewsTaylor’s Port moves into RTDs with Chip Dry & Tonic launch
The launch follows a steep rise in port sales to the UK during lockdown
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Comment & OpinionOptimistic Heineken promises ‘we’ll meet again’
Heineken proved smart and opportunistic with last week’s ‘Don’t drink and start a league’ social media spots
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Category ReportCocktail explosion: soft drinks mixers category report 2021
Thirst for at-home cocktails during lockdown made mixers the fastest-growing sector of soft drinks. What’s next as bars reopen?
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Analysis & FeaturesNo rest for the WKD: SHS Drinks on 25 years of alcopops
WKD is 25 years young. It’s stayed relevant by moving with the times, and joining forces with Love Island, says SHS Drinks MD Marcus Freer
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NewsGuinness spin-off Hop House 13 to be axed in Britain
Diageo plans to focus its core Guinness brand
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NewsCurious Brewery hires former Budvar and Liberation Group bosses
It was bought by PE firm Risk Capital earlier this year
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NewsSpar adds first bag-in-box wine to own-label range
They will be priced at £14.99 and supported with in-store PoS and digital communication
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NewsHeineken launches ‘sustainable’ cider brand Inch’s
Inch’s is made from 100% British apples from within 40 miles of the supplier’s Herefordshire mill
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NewsCoca-Cola adds booze bundles to DTC offer
Bottles of Bacardí rum, Bombay Sapphire gin, Martini and a selection of Jack Daniel’s lines are now available
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Comment & OpinionTextiles 2030: fashion industry pledge is a smart solution with some serious backers
Fast fashion is unlikely to go anywhere. So Wrap was savvy to get the likes of Primark and the supermarkets on board with its latest sustainability initiative
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NewsHeineken faces beer shortages as pub demand soars
Two of the brewer’s biggest brands – Moretti and Amstel – have been affected