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Comment & OpinionWhat, no gin? EU ruling will force low & no brands to get creative
In a landmark ruling, the EU’s Court of Justice has ruled that non-alcoholic drinks cannot ride off the coattails of gin’s established reputation
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NewsSeedlip founder raising £2m for Pollen Projects non-alcoholic drinks studio
Funds will be used scale sales, marketing and production for the two brands created so far by the business, Sylva and Seasn
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NewsNon-alcoholic drinks cannot be called gin, EU court rules
The EU ruling is likely to affect any UK suppliers exporting to the bloc
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NewsBolle unveils ‘world’s first’ lees-aged non-alcoholic wine
The wine spends nine months sur lie, allowing it to develop ’a distinctive brioche character’
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NewsJam Shed takes to TV in £2m push featuring wine influencer Tom Gilbey
Gilbey last year labelled Jam Shed ‘the most disgusting wine I’ve ever put in my mouth’
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NewsCaribbean rum Canerock lands Sainsbury’s listing
The 40% abv tipple is designed to be supped neat, over ice or in a mule cocktail
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NewsAlcohol suppliers expecting duty hike in upcoming budget
Major alcohol trade groups headed to Parliament to lobby exchequer secretary Dan Tomlinson yesterday
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NewsSol unveils ‘heritage’ inspired rebrand after off-trade sales slide
The new-look Sol lager will roll out across global markets in the coming months
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NewsChinese e-commerce giant to launch spirit-focused UK ‘Cultural Experience Centre’
Joybuy is to launch a physical location in the UK with premium Chinese spirit brand Moutai
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NewsNon-alcoholic beer brand Mash Gang seals grocery debut with Waitrose
Mash Gang is part of the non-alcoholic beverage group DioniLife
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NewsWales reuse plans to ‘dwarf’ cost of EPR, suppliers warn
Retail bosses and drinks manufacturers warned ministers in Cardiff their proposals would lead to soaring prices and cross-border supply chain chaos
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NewsDiageo pledges up to £5m to restore Scotland’s peatlands
Peat is a crucial component in many scotch whiskies, giving them a distinctive smoky aroma and taste
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NewsGarage Barcelona launches €200k crowdfunding campaign for UK grocery push
The supplier was approached by a major multiple this summer
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NewsFoster’s strength slashed to 3.4% abv amid persistent sales declines
The move comes with Foster’s sales in double-digit decline in the off-trade
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NewsBritish-Indian vodka brand Desi Daru seals grocery debut
The challenger brand’s Alphonso Mango Vodka has landed in 140 Waitrose stores nationwide
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NewsKopparberg adds to Sweet Vintage roster with flavoured duo
The NPD would ‘build on the success’ of Sweet Vintage Apple and Pear
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Comment & OpinionCan Diageo’s new CEO ‘Drastic Dave’ repeat Tesco turnaround trick?
Dave Lewis brings a heavy-hitting reputation to the top job at Diageo. Can he fix the ailing drinks giant?
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NewsTomatin doubles down on grocery with 10 Year Old single malt launch
Tomatin 10 Year Old has been exclusively matured for a decade in bourbon casks
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NewsDiageo names former Tesco boss Dave Lewis as new CEO
Diageo has named former Tesco boss Dave Lewis as the Johnnie Walker and Guinness owner’s next chief executive
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NewsFeragaia sells majority stake to Isle of Raasay whisky owner
Alcohol-free spirits challenger Feragaia has been snapped up by independent luxury goods group Chanrossa