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James Beeson
James is The Grocer’s drinks editor. He writes about NPD, M&A, government legislation, marketing campaigns and new hires within alcohol, soft drinks, packaged water and hot beverages.
Before joining The Grocer in 2023, James was the deputy editor at Just Drinks. He began his career in journalism at The Morning Advertiser in 2017, and has also freelanced for titles including The Brewers Journal, Brewer & Distiller International and Ferment magazine.
His drink of choice is a French Negroni with a splash of PX Sherry.
Contact info
- Tel:
- 01293 610305
- Email:
- james.beeson@thegrocer.co.uk
- News
Yorkshire Tea adds to speciality range with ‘irresistible’ Caramelised Biscuit Brew
The brew is made from 100% Rainforest Alliance certified tea blended with natural flavouring
- News
Tesco launches non-alcoholic mocktail trio
The launch came with interest in low & no drinks soaring, Tesco said
- News
Nestlé develops ‘climate change resistant’ arabica coffee variety
The new variety has been selected for its resistance to coffee leaf rust
- News
Retailers gear up for weekend of sport with array of booze offers
An unsettled weather forecast hasn’t stopped the mults piling on the discounts
- News
Coca-Cola launches personalised Diet Coke packs in stores
More than 150 different names are available
- KVI Tracker
Extreme weather sparks fears of tea price hikes as everyday brew prices soar
Some branded tea lines are up by over 30% year on year
- News
Moju adds two senior hires as volumes soar
Both Dalton and Street will report into CEO Rich Goldsmith
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Kingsland Drinks managing director Ed Baker to stand down
Baker exits after more than a decade at the wine and spirits player
- News
Dash hails its health credentials in major OOH push
The campaign will run alongside sampling in key cities across the UK
- News
BrewDog’s Wonderland Cocktail Co adds five new serves
New flavours include Cosmo, Whisky Sour, Strawberry Daiquiri, Watermelon Margarita and Long Island Iced Tea
- Comment and Opinion
A 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
- News
Nescafé adds ‘indulgent’ Kit Kat-flavoured Dolce Gusto hot chocolate pods
The pods are made using sustainably sourced cocoa
- News
Britvic 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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Ready-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
- News
Brockmans Gin hires commercial director in latest senior appointment
Brunel joins from wine supplier Baron Philippe de Rothschild
- Comment and Opinion
Losing 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
- News
Wha Gwan cocktail brand seals supermarket debut with Tesco
The brand was founded in 2021 by David Mills, who is of Carribean descent
- News
‘Ultra premium’ focus and overseas demand drives double-digit growth at Edrington
Edrington profits also saw a 6% uplift
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Virgin Wines makes trio of senior leadership hires
The hires come as Virgin Wines makes progress on its turnaround strategy
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Vocation eyes impulse and convenience in bid to boost beer sales
Beer sales have stalled amid cost of living pressures and evolving consumer tastes