All articles by James Beeson – Page 34
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Comment & OpinionCan Lucozade break the soft drinks ‘blueopoly’?
Execution will be key if the rumoured NPD isn’t to leave Lucozade Ribena Suntory feeling blue
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NewsMolson Coors reformulates Cobra Zero in alcohol-free push
The updated 330ml cans will roll into grocery from next month
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NewsHolland & Barrett reinstates CBD products following sale pause
The retailer confirmed to The Grocer it had reinstated the 31 products it removed last week
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NewsHorlicks adds ‘nostalgic’ pudding-flavoured trio
The trio will join the Horlicks range of malted drinks which includes Original, Instant, Chocolate and vegan variants
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NewsBrewDog plots entry into brandy with trademark move
The craft brewer first entered spirits in 2017
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NewsThatchers eyes ‘dark fruits’ trade-up with new Apple & Blackcurrant variant
‘Dark fruits’ makes up over half of all cider sold in the off-trade and Thatchers wants in on the action
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NewsPost-Brexit reforms for de-alcoholised wine ‘risk misleading’ consumers
Producers must be made to put key production information on pack, according to the WSTA
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Comment & OpinionCoca-Cola’s vodka lemonade NPD will win, but it’s a bit dull
Sprite and Absolut feels like Coca-Cola playing it safe
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Analysis & FeaturesHow CBD safe level rethink has set off a ‘grenade’ for brands
The FSA’s move to slash the acceptable daily intake of CBD looks set to trigger confusion for retailers and consumers over what is safe
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NewsRemedy extends into energy drinks with caffeinated duo
The drinks contain 80mg of caffeine – equivalent to a cup of coffee – in each 250ml serving
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NewsCoca-Cola and Pernod Ricard team up on Absolut Vodka and Sprite RTD
It comes after Coca-Cola partnered with Brown-Forman on a Jack Daniel’s and Coca-Cola RTD in November 2022
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NewsLiquid Death water ‘open to UK sourcing’ in the future
CEO Mike Cessario told The Grocer that in-market sourcing was part of Liquid Death’s ’long-term vision’
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NewsHolland & Barrett removes CBD products over 10mg from sale after FSA guidance change
Products including CBD gummies from CBDfx and drinks from Trip have been removed from sale
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InterviewsChapel Down CEO Andrew Carter on comebacks, climate change and raising capital
Nearly a decade after a tumultuous exit from one of wine’s biggest players, Andrew Carter is fizzing with excitement at the opportunities presented by English sparkling
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NewsDiageo launches scotch whisky regenerative agriculture programme
The spirits giant is to work with 20 key barley and wheat farm growers to ‘advance locally suitable regenerative agricultural interventions’
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NewsCrosta & Mollica makes hot drinks debut with Italian coffee blend
The NPD is the latest in a slew of innovations from the Italian-inspired brand
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NewsCBD brands hit by new lower daily dosage guidance
The new advice means products including drinks from Trip and Goodrays exceed the recommended maximum daily dosage
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NewsMolson Coors to pump £10m into Tadcaster brewery expansion
The investment will take place over a two-year period and increase capacity as well as reduce emissions
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NewsBeer fear over climate change impact on global hop harvests
Rising global temperatures and extreme weather events are having a big impact on hop production