All articles by James Beeson – Page 15
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Comment & OpinionLosing San Miguel is a blow for CMBC, and a coup for Budweiser Brewing Group
Losing its biggest UK beer brand by sales value will increase Carlsberg’s thirst for a deal with Britvic
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NewsWha Gwan cocktail brand seals supermarket debut with Tesco
The brand was founded in 2021 by David Mills, who is of Carribean descent
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News‘Ultra premium’ focus and overseas demand drives double-digit growth at Edrington
Edrington profits also saw a 6% uplift
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NewsVirgin Wines makes trio of senior leadership hires
The hires come as Virgin Wines makes progress on its turnaround strategy
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NewsVocation eyes impulse and convenience in bid to boost beer sales
Beer sales have stalled amid cost of living pressures and evolving consumer tastes
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NewsC&C Group urged to consider sale by activist investor
Engine Capital described the Dublin-headquartered drinks group as a ‘perennial underperformer’
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy has Carlsberg tabled a £3bn bid for Britvic, and why was it knocked back?
The Danish brewer’s bid has set Britvic shares racing. But who stands to benefit most from a potential pairing?
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NewsNesquik in recipe u-turn after shoppers complain of unappealing ‘sludge’
The brand swapped out maltodextrin for rice flavour, but the move has been unpopular with shoppers
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NewsHip Pop hires Britvic sales executive to complete senior leadership team
The team is headed up by Hip Pop CEO Graham Beales
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RankingsBritain’s Biggest Alcohol Brands 2024: how drinks brands are embracing moderation
Consumers are seeking to drink more mindfully and regulation now favours lower abvs, too. How are brands reacting?
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NewsEisberg doubles alcohol-free wine capacity
The new unit has been installed at a cost of €1.1m (£930,000)
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NewsHooch enlists Happy Mondays’ Bez for lemon-infused pale ale launch
The Happy Mondays member will appear at a launch party in Leeds next month
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NewsPeroni unveils summer marketing drive as Capri sales soar
Stile Capri has been a standout performer for Peroni in the past year
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NewsRadnor Hills CEO calls on Wales to drop glass from DRS
Watkins urged the Welsh government to facilitate alignment with other DRS proposals across the UK
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NewsLavazza adds trio of ‘authentic Italian’ iced coffee RTD cans
The drinks are made with 100% arabica coffee and semi-skimmed milk
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NewsMoth launches summer OOH push and seals new grocery listings
Moth has landed grocery listings in three new retailers in recent weeks
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NewsBurnt Faith brandy seals supermarket debut with Tesco
Burnt Faith is the UK’s first dedicated brandy house
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NewsGuinness becomes official beer of the Premier League
The deal will run for four years from the 2024/25 season
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NewsBrewDog founder and former CEO James Watt backs Living Things soda
Watt would help scale the business and open export opportunities, Living Things said
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NewsJonny Wilkinson’s drinks brand to relaunch under One Living name
It is the second-largest kombucha brand in UK retail