All articles by James Beeson – Page 22
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NewsKingsland Drinks managing director Ed Baker to stand down
Baker exits after more than a decade at the wine and spirits player
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NewsDash hails its health credentials in major OOH push
The campaign will run alongside sampling in key cities across the UK
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NewsBrewDog’s Wonderland Cocktail Co adds five new serves
New flavours include Cosmo, Whisky Sour, Strawberry Daiquiri, Watermelon Margarita and Long Island Iced Tea
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Comment & OpinionA Carlsberg Britvic ‘one-stop shop’ is compelling but not a done deal
Improved deal has the blessing of the Britvic board, but its shareholders may still wish to hold out
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NewsNescafé adds ‘indulgent’ Kit Kat-flavoured Dolce Gusto hot chocolate pods
The pods are made using sustainably sourced cocoa
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NewsBritvic deal ‘completely unrelated’ to loss of San Miguel contract, Carlsberg Group CEO says
Jacob Aarup-Andersen said Carlsberg would back its other world beer brands to make up for losing San Miguel
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NewsReady-to-drink coffee ‘too reliant’ on promotions, Grind CEO says
Abrahamovitch said competition between leading RTD brands was putting downward pressure on pricing, and suppliers needed to offer higher quality products
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NewsBrockmans Gin hires commercial director in latest senior appointment
Brunel joins from wine supplier Baron Philippe de Rothschild
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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