All articles by James Beeson – Page 13
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Manilife extends into almond butter with crunchy and smooth duo
The two spreads are the first SKUs Manilife has launched in Tesco
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Rod Stewart’s Wolfie’s Whisky makes retail debut in Tesco
Wolfie’s Whisky launched in the UK in June 2023
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Nescafé looks to stem volume declines with ‘major’ rebrand
Nescafé is the instant category leader, but its volumes are down 10%
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‘No third-party interest’ in insolvent East London Liquor Co prior to pre-pack sale
The business had explored other avenues before being sold to existing management
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Hambledon Vineyard appoints James Osborn as new MD
It comes after Hambledon was sold to Berry Bros & Rudd and Symington Family Estates in September 2023
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Heinz Beanz ‘Free Dayz Out’ promotion ‘likely to mislead’ ASA rules
The on-pack promotion omitted ‘significant conditions’ according to the ASA
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Breal Group denies interest in ailing North Brewing Co
The denial comes despite Breal changing the name of one of its holding companies to North B Co Limited
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Haribo gets green light for expansion in Yorkshire
Castleford – which was opened by Haribo in 2015 – is one of two production sites for the company in the UK
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Kraft Heinz eyes more UK innovation with ‘Easysauce’ trademark move
Wild’s Ezy-Sauce was a firm favourite among Australian consumers before being discontinued in 2022
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‘Healthier’ energy drink Celsius to make UK bow with Suntory tie-up
Distribution of Celsius products will commence sometime this year
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Indie ‘maker’ brands join forces to champion emerging drinks categories
The Makers Alliance’s members have all pledged to eschew using flavourings of any kind and create their liquids in house
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Analysis and Features
Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company – an evolution explored
Marston’s brands are being sidelined by CMBC for an increasing focus on premium and world lagers
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Comment and Opinion
‘We told you so!’ Why booze duty hike drove inflation rise
Industry figures warned duty changes in the summer would drive prices up. Now that chicken is coming home to roost
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Dalston’s Soda extends into functional drinks with ‘gut-friendly’ duo
Dalston’s had been exploring functional drinks with “a leading UK life sciences company for a number of years’, according to its founder.
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Portman Group issues best practice guidance for ‘alcohol alternatives’
The principles would ensure alcohol-alternative products were marketed responsibly to consumers, the watchdog said
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Gusbourne promotes Jonathan White to CEO
Prior to joining Gusbourne, White worked for independent wine distributor Armit Wines and wine & spirits merchant Berry Bros & Rudd
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Beefeater to add alcohol-free variant in Spain
The 0.0% abv drink was ‘inspired by’ Beefeater London Dry Gin and the result of 154 different recipe iterations
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Whisky dominates Scottish food and drink exports, new SWA report reveals
The report revealed the sector contributed £7.1bn to the economy over the course of 2022
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North Brewing ‘seeking investment’ to stave off administration threat
North Brewing cited material cost increases and interest rates as reasons why additional funds were required
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Smirnoff adds 30% abv Spicy Tamarind to UK roster
The 30% abv flavoured spirit drink was first trialled in the US in 2019