All articles by James Beeson – Page 32
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NewsCorona targets midweek drinkers with lower-alcohol Ligera
The 3.2% abv beer contains 30% less alcohol than Corona Extra
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NewsBirra Moretti looks to tempt curious drinkers with sea salt lager
The new brew was developed in response to rising demand for Continental lagers
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NewsBrewDog Black Heart sales ‘reach 10% of Guinness’
Black Heart has flown out of the blocks, but has some way to go to challenge Guinness’ hegemony in stout
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NewsBritvic trademark activity hints at future ‘fruit & veg’ NPD
Britvic refused to be drawn on its future plans
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NewsLucozade maker Suntory moves into booze with Japanese RTD brand –196
The brand will make its UK debut in April with a duo of 6% abv ready-to-drink cans
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NewsGreene King expands craft beer roster with IPA duo
The pair join Level Head lager and Flint Eye session IPA in the brewer’s craft portfolio
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NewsHorlicks to make TV comeback with ‘not just for bedtime’ campaign
The brand is to launch a new month-long campaign via targeted ad platform AdSmart from Sky
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Comment & OpinionSurreal’s startup ‘branter’ over Sainsbury’s listing grates
If the founder of a startup comes from a wealthy background, should we begrudge their claims to be a challenger brand?
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NewsEx-footballers Matt Le Tissier and John Hartson rapped over Supreme CBD social media posts
Both former players offered their followers a discount on Supreme’s products but did not disclose they were being paid by the brand
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NewsWestons shakes up cider offer with Vintage Pear
Vintage Pear joins Vintage Cider, Vintage Rose and Organic in the Henry Weston’s lineup
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NewsLiquid Death eyes UK launch for iced tea range with trademark move
Liquid Death remained tight-lipped about when UK shoppers might be able to sample the drinks
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NewsTea shortage fears ‘unfounded’ despite Houthi Red Sea attacks
Shortages have been linked to Houthi attacks in the Red Sea
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NewsBrewDog accused of ‘ripping off’ gin brand with new tequila
Both bottles are similar in colour and design
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NewsBreal shutters London brewing operations in consolidation move
Consolidation had been on the cards following Breal’s 2023 acquisition spree
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NewsSuffolk brewer Adnams appoints advisors after losses mount
Losses at Adnams widened to £2.4m in the first six months of last year
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NewsDuty not included in Diageo’s £2m per year MOQ criteria
Given most of the products wholesalers order from Diageo are spirits, which will carry the highest level of duty, the final invoice value will need to be much higher than £2m
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NewsScotland to raise minimum unit pricing for alcohol to 65p
It means the cheapest price a bottle of wine can be sold for in Scotland will increase to £6.09
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Comment & OpinionCan posh mixer brands like Fever-Tree survive sliding spirits sales?
Diageo’s interim results last week were yet another sign storm clouds are darkening over the spirits category and will unlikely just blow away
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NewsNorth Brewing’s unsecured creditors ‘highly unlikely’ to receive £1.7m owed
Administrators said there were ‘no solvent options’ available prior to the pre-pack sale
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NewsJubel expands Tesco offer with new lemon lager variant
The NPD is part of a ‘significant range expansion’ for Jubel in Tesco