All articles by James Beeson – Page 27
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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?
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NewsTropicana eyes health trend with Fresh & Light launch
Selected SKUS are now available from Asda and Ocado
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NewsViral date-based soft drink Milaf Cola to make UK debut
The drink would bring the rich nutritional benefits of dates to a wider audience, said Milaf Cola
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News‘Category first’ Indian agave spirit Ayam to make UK debut
The spirit is made with 100% agave americana, sourced from India’s Deccan plateau and distilled in small batches
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NewsRibena confirms blackcurrant squash recipe change
Testing showed that two-thirds of shoppers preferred the new recipe, Ribena said
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NewsCanned wine challenger Vinca rolls lightweight recycled bottles into Tesco
The bottles had a 47% lower total carbon footprint than glass, said Vinca
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NewsMajestic to accelerate on-trade ambitions with deal to acquire Enotria&Coe
Majestic said it had identified ‘significant potential’ to grow the business alongside its existing B2B arm
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NewsNaked Wines founder Rowan Gormley steps aside as new strategic plan takes shape
Founder Rowan Gormley stepped in to rescue Naked in 2023, but has now elected to step away
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NewsDiageo GB appoints Barry O’Sullivan as MD, replacing Nuno Teles
O’Sullivan, previously managing director of Diageo Ireland, will take up the role on 1 July
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NewsAlcohol industry scrambles to avoid being caught in looming trade war
The spectre of tariffs threatens the profitability of global alcohol suppliers
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NewsSt Austell Brewery rolls all-British Anthem ale out in Tesco
Anthem was launched in the on-trade on cask in 2022