Alcohol news – Page 12
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NewsDeposit return scheme set for delay to 2026 ‘at earliest’
Last week, supermarket bosses called for the government to go back to the drawing board with its plans for DRS
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NewsCaptain Morgan enters alcohol-free with Spiced Gold 0.0% variant
The product is the result of two years’ work by the Diageo innovation team
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NewsBrewDog sets sights on ale with Shore Leave launch
The Scottish brewer is to return to bottled beer in a bid to convert new shoppers
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NewsNatural wine brand Nouveau Wine rebrands as New Theory
Bradley said the name New Theory was designed to better reflect the brand’s liquid, branding and events programme
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NewsPortman Group exec Nicola Bates joins WineGB as first female CEO
Bates will be the trade association’s first ever female CEO
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NewsBreal Capital completes Brew By Numbers acquisition
The deal sees the south London craft brewery join Brick Brewery and Black Sheep in Breal’s stable
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NewsAu Vodka hits back at ASA ban on Instagram videos
The brand was rapped by the watchdog for linking alcohol with ‘tough and aggressive behaviour’ and illicit drugs
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NewsCamden Town rapped over ‘playful and childlike’ beer ad
The 30-second spot featured a ‘blob-like cartoon figure’ and ‘fantasy brewery tour’
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News‘Planet-friendly’ drinkers driving organic wine demand, Majestic says
The specialist retailer said it expects demand for the category to double in the next three years
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NewsMcGuigan targets ‘moderating consumers’ with mid-strength wine trio
The trio contain less than 75 calories per 125ml serve, McGuigan said
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NewsMash Gang eyes moves into non-alcoholic spirits and coffee
Founder Jordan Childs said the company planned to launch a small batch non-alcoholic spirit in January 2024
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NewsCruzcampo lager makes UK off-trade debut
The brand was introduced to the on-trade in April and is now rolling into Tesco
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NewsDead Man’s Fingers enlists KFC to create ‘herbed and spiced’ rum
The “finger(s) lickin’ good” variant was created to mark National Rum Day, KFC said
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NewsDiageo granted permission for Baileys Northern Ireland facility expansion
The site produces more than 60 million bottles of Baileys annually, exporting to 150 countries around the world.
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NewsCity snapshot: Food price inflation register sharp slowdown in July
A sharp slowdown in soaring food and drink prices helped drive inflation down to a 17-month low in July, according to new government data. Plus, Glanbia appoints a new CEO after Siobhán Talbot retires and also reports first-half results, and Carlsberg raises profit guidance
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NewsFrozen cocktail brand Wavey Ice hits £450k crowdfunding goal
The brand said it was forecasting sales to exceed £1.1m this year, based on its year-to-date figures
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NewsAlcohol-free beer brand Freestar to wind down
Co-founder Felix von Hurter said Freestar had been unable to hit the volumes needed to reduce the cost of buying its beer
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NewsTimothy Taylor’s partners with Thornbridge for first collaboration beer
The collaboration with Thornbridge comes just five months after Timothy Taylor’s launched its first canned beer
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NewsWorthington’s White Shield to be out of stock ‘for foreseeable future’ Molson Coors says
A timescale for the beer’s return has not been set by Molson Coors
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NewsMajestic Wine teams up with Uber Eats to offer rapid booze delivery
The partnership is part of a drive by Majestic to build on online growth experienced since the pandemic.