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‘No third-party interest’ in insolvent East London Liquor Co prior to pre-pack sale
The business had explored other avenues before being sold to existing management
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Hambledon Vineyard appoints James Osborn as new MD
It comes after Hambledon was sold to Berry Bros & Rudd and Symington Family Estates in September 2023
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Breal Group denies interest in ailing North Brewing Co
The denial comes despite Breal changing the name of one of its holding companies to North B Co Limited
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Indie ‘maker’ brands join forces to champion emerging drinks categories
The Makers Alliance’s members have all pledged to eschew using flavourings of any kind and create their liquids in house
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City snapshot: Virgin Wines celebrates ‘good’ Christmas
Virgin Wines UK has hailed a “good” Christmas and revealed a “significant” improvement in profitability during its first half. Plus, catering giant Compass has agreed a £475m deal to acquire hospitality firm CH&CO
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Analysis and Features
Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company – an evolution explored
Marston’s brands are being sidelined by CMBC for an increasing focus on premium and world lagers
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Comment and Opinion
‘We told you so!’ Why booze duty hike drove inflation rise
Industry figures warned duty changes in the summer would drive prices up. Now that chicken is coming home to roost
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Profiles and QandAs
My Alternative CV: Lucky Saint’s Sarah Walley on beer, data and Ginger Spice
Lucky Saint’s Sarah Walley wants ’more affordable access to the wealth of shopper data retailers hold, to help smaller brands inform their retailer strategies’
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Beefeater to add alcohol-free variant in Spain
The 0.0% abv drink was ‘inspired by’ Beefeater London Dry Gin and the result of 154 different recipe iterations
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North Brewing ‘seeking investment’ to stave off administration threat
North Brewing cited material cost increases and interest rates as reasons why additional funds were required
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Smirnoff adds 30% abv Spicy Tamarind to UK roster
The 30% abv flavoured spirit drink was first trialled in the US in 2019
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Warrendale Wagyu launches ‘UK first’ fat-washed gin
The spirit was ‘washed with molten wagyu fat’, Warrendale Wagyu said
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Complaint over BrewDog Wingman Session IPA not upheld
BrewDog CEO James Watt claimed the brewer had spent over £50,000 defending itself against the complaint
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Analysis and Features
Which grocery players hit the stock market jackpot in 2023?
In 2023, crises from Ukraine to the Middle East, plus the ongoing cost of living crisis, battered stocks. Who coped best and what will 2024 bring?
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Comment and Opinion
Why BrewDog’s living wage blunder will only come back to bite it
Bar staff are the beating heart of any hospitality business. BrewDog can do better
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Breal Group announces £1m investment in Black Sheep Brewery
Black Sheep was bought out of administration by Breal in May 2023
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Halewood Artisanal Spirits to distribute Krupnik Vodka in the UK
Krupnik is stocked with retailers including Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Asda
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Global Brands debuts Be canned cocktail range
The five-strong range is available now via Amazon and Global Brands’ DTC website
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BrewDog founder defends decision to cease paying new bar staff the real living wage
BrewDog will no longer offer new hires the real living wage
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Media Bites 9 January: Dry January, Majestic Wine, Christmas sales
The Grocer exclusive that Britain’s biggest supermarkets have been increasing the cost of low and no-alcohol drinks for Dry January makes headlines this morning