All articles by James Beeson – Page 2
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NewsJeremy Clarkson’s Hawkstone lagers recalled over allergen risk
The recall affects all batches of Hawkstone Black and Hawkstone Spa Lager
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NewsMurray & Yeatman launches ‘world-first’ liqueur distilled from used coffee grounds
Realizzato took the Sussex distillery 10 years to figure out how to make
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NewsTetley launches £5.5m campaign to ‘generate new wave of love’ for brand
The push was ’packed with emotion and humour’ said the supplier
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NewsDiageo swaps US Cîroc rights for stake in LeBron James’ Lobos 1707 tequila
Diageo will retain the rights to Cîroc in global markets including the UK
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NewsUK booze suppliers warn over US tariff impact
Suppliers have warned they could now lose out to US produced beers, wines and spirits.
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NewsHydration brand Phizz adds ‘natural energy’ line
Each tablet contains seven electrolytes including sodium, potassium and calcium, as well as 75mg of slow release caffeine
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NewsDistressed craft brewers ‘not attractive’ acquisition targets, insolvency firm warns
Many craft breweries in recent years have been sold for valuations far below those given in previous fundraising founds
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NewsUK and EU brewers set to be hit by 25% US import tariff
The 25% tariff exceeds both the 20% and 10% tariffs placed on other EU and UK imports respectively
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NewsEx-Teapigs founders launch Spill with mission to ‘shake up everyday tea’
After a limited DTC launch last summer, packs have landed in select Waitrose stores and on Ocado
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NewsProper expands savoury snacking offer with cheesy duo
The NPD is part of a push by Proper to expand its savoury snack range
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NewsSierra Tequila owner Stock Spirits buys UK distributor The Drinks Company
The deal will bring UK distribution of Sierra Tequila – the number one tequila in the off-trade – under Stock Spirits’ direct control
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NewsTrump tariffs ‘shouldn’t dampen prospects’ for sparkling wine, Chapel Down boss says
Chapel Down hopes to win 1% share of global champagne by 2035
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NewsThatchers plants new 50-acre orchard to meet ‘record cider demand’
Thatchers’ turnover grew by 16.3% last year
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NewsChapel Down pledges ‘return to full profitability’ in 2025
It had been ‘a tougher year’ for the supplier but things were looking up, chairman Martin Glenn insisted
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NewsPernod Ricard backs mezcal to make supermarket debut
Unlike tequila, mezcal can be made with many different varieties of agave
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NewsAltos launches ready-to-serve Strawberry Margarita in time for summer
The NPD follows the introduction of Altos Lime Margarita in February 2024
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NewsNestlé Waters appoints new UK managing director
Nestlé Waters new UK MD succeeds Grant McKenzie, who has been appointed as head of northern Europe for Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages
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NewsLipton Teas & Infusions appoints new CEO
Laubies has been acting as interim CEO since September.
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Category ReportWhy stout is back in fashion: trends in beer and cider 2025
Stout sales are surging as Gen Z discovers dark beer and designer Guinness sweaters sell for £890 a pop. How did stout find its cool?