Alcohol news 5 – Page 5
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Peroni 0.0% switches allegiances with Ferrari Formula 1 tie-up
The partnership will be supported by ’significant investment’ from March
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Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc to relaunch in UK following CMBC deal
CMBC acquired the UK rights to produce and distribute Kronenbourg in June
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Exale Brewing Co ceases selling beer to trade amid management restructure
Exale will cease brewing for small pack and sell beer exclusively in its own venues
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Theakston Brewery plans off-trade launch for 3.4% abv Quencher ale
Changes to alcohol duty offering a discount under 3.5% abv were introduced last August
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Rod Stewart’s Wolfie’s Whisky makes retail debut in Tesco
Wolfie’s Whisky launched in the UK in June 2023
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Two Tribes plots international expansion following fundraising
Founded in 2017 by DJ and music producer Justin Deighton, the brand is stocked by the likes of Waitrose, Sainsbury’s and Ocado, as well as by Eurostar and Virgin Atlantic, and premium on-trade sites in London
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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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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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Whisky dominates Scottish food and drink exports, new SWA report reveals
The report revealed the sector contributed £7.1bn to the economy over the course of 2022
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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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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