All articles by James Beeson
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Comment & OpinionDiageo’s Cîroc problem shows why celebrity tie-ups carry risk as well as reward
Diageo’s difficulties with Cîroc show the risks of tie-ups, as when a celebrity’s reputation suffers, so does that of the brand they are associated with
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NewsAldi to limit supply of own-label crémant for duration of New Year’s Eve offer
The discounter said it expected to see ‘unprecedented demand’ for the tipple
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NewsNestlé debuts protein shots for weight-loss drug users in the US
The shots are on sale in the US via Amazon, priced at $10.99 for a four-pack
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NewsWiper and True debuts quartet of alcohol-free collaboration beers
The new brews have rolled out via DTC
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NewsMedia Bites 18 December: Inflation, Carlsberg-Britvic deal, Post Office inquiry
The Bank of England is widely expected to hold interest rates at 4.75% on Thursday
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NewsWine52 rapped over ‘misleading’ marketing emails
The emails failed to make the full conditions of the offer clear, the ASA said
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NewsHeineken 0.0 advert featuring Max Verstappen banned by the ASA
The advert failed to provide a sufficiently prominent statement of the product’s abv, the ASA said
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NewsCarlsberg takeover of Britvic given go-ahead by competition watchdog
The CMA announced in September it was to open an investigation into the deal
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NewsBerry Bros & Rudd sees sales and profits slide on ‘turbulent’ year
A ’challenging year’ in the US was partly to blame for the results
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NewsCraft brewer Salt enlists metal duo for collaboration beer series
The beers will be available via DTC and on select music venues on draught
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RankingsAlcohol - wine 2024: own label a ‘dynamo’ as brands flop
Still wine is the biggest success in own label across the whole of Top Products 2024
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RankingsAlcohol - spirits 2024: big brands hit as duty hikes raise prices
Given the higher prices, it’s little surprise that spirits volumes continue to fall – by 5.6%, or 15 million litres
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RankingsAlcohol - beer & cider 2024: Cruzcampo and Madrí the exception as lager slumps
England run to the final of Euro 2024 provided a “welcome boost” for lager sales this summer
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RankingsHot beverages 2024: PG Tips loses £15m but tea ticks back up
Despite updated packaging, the addition of a quick-brewing teabag and a £12m push, PG Tips failed to win over shoppers
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NewsChapel Down battling to retain leading English sparkling winemaker title
Nyetimber is vying with Kent supplier Chapel Down for the top spot in grocery
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Comment & OpinionWhy soft drinks titan Roger White is a ‘significant coup’ for C&C Group
White is a vastly experienced CEO with plenty of gas in the tank. His hire looks like another step in the right direction for C&C Group
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NewsFormer AG Barr CEO Roger White appointed boss at C&C Group
White had previously indicated he was to reitre after leaving AG Barr
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NewsBol cuts sugar and ups fibre in Power Shakes reformulation
It comes after the RTD meal replacement products were relaunched in May
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NewsLucozade supply ‘significantly improved’ but some shortages persist
Lucozade supplies were significantly disrupted earlier this year after industrial action and a fatality caused lengthy production shutdowns