Alcohol <span id="Alcohol"></span> – Page 108
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NewsCoronavirus: crisis drives £160m additional spend on supermarket booze
Off-trade alcohol sales hit £356.5m over the week to 21 March, rising from £252.5m the prior week
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NewsManchester Gin switches bottles to predominantly recycled glass
The new packaging features an average of 55% reclaimed material
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NewsCoronavirus: booze retailers and brands allowed to stay open
The government has updated its list of premises that are allowed to remain open
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NewsSloemotion Distillery launches ‘natural botanicals’ spirits brand Finders
The range is focused on natural botanicals
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NewsCoronavirus: JD Wetherspoon boss asks suppliers for payment moratorium
One industry source at a major booze supplier called the move “absolutely shocking”
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NewsDiageo to donate alcohol for hand sanitiser production
The booze giant has pledged to donate up to two million litres of alcohol to manufacturers
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NewsWestons boosts production after surge in off-trade cider demand
The off-trade cider category faces a ‘positive outlook’ despite the coronavirus pandemic, according to Westons
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NewsLWC Drinks sells to consumers in temporary switch to B2C model
It will take consumer orders over the phone and offer free home delivery
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NewsWestons expands Henry Westons brand with trio of new ciders
Cloudy Vintage, Organic Cider and Vintage Rosé roll out this month
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NewsBloom Gin adds limited-edition cocktail-inspired duo
They will feature neck tags showcasing their signature serves
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NewsCoronavirus: HMRC to fast-track applications for distillers to shift to hand sanitiser production
HMRC has pledged to fast-track applications for spirits producers to use tax-exempt alcohol to shift production to hand sanitisers and gels amid a national shortage
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NewsAldi launches botanical own-label gin brand Haysmith’s
The range has debuted in a trio of flavours inspired by ‘tropical climates’
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NewsCoronavirus: drinks industry rallies to protect business as Brits avoid on-trade
The government’s decision to advise Brits to avoid pubs and restuarants was “catastrophic for businesses and jobs”, said Hospitality UK CEO Kate Nicholls
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NewsDubliner whiskey gets ‘bold’ redesign to attract younger shoppers
The whiskey has been given a ‘bold, contemporary design’ focusing on its provenance and heritage…
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InterviewsSam Galsworthy: after the gin boom, what's next for Sipsmith?
Sipsmith played a key role in the gin boom. So what does its co-founder think is next for the brand – and the spirits category?
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NewsPernod Ricard acquires stake in ‘modern aperitivo’ brand Italicus
Italicus’ 20% spirit is billed as a “modern aperitivo” with ”key notes of Calabrian bergamot”
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NewsIllva Saronno to launch its own Disaronno UK distribution arm
The move will end the 20-year partnership with its UK distributor William Grant & Sons
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NewsSeven Brothers gives craft beer portfolio ‘clearer and cleaner’ look
The overhaul made the cans “more recognisable as Seven Brothers”, according to the brewer
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NewsAccolade Wines backs relaunched Hardys brand with £5m investment
The new campaign is titled ‘Certainty in an Uncertain World’
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NewsLost & Grounded and Portman Group battle over can design ruling
The Bristol-based craft brewer’s Running with Sceptres ale was ruled as having a risk of appealing to under-18s