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NewsAlt-format wine should ‘focus less on sustainability’ says Canned Wine Group CEO
Ben Franks said that while sustainability was a consideration for some shoppers, there were more for whom taste was a bigger barrier to adopting the can format.
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Range PreviewHot smoked BBQ & picky bits: Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference summer range 2026
Sainsbury’s is expanding its picky bits offer with 16 new Mediterranean and Middle Eastern-inspired dishes such as burrata arancini, labneh and gyros chicken
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NewsVK Squashka set for rebrand after falling foul of Portman Group rules
Four breaches were found of the Portman Group’s Code of Practice
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NewsAu Vodka and Tango team up for boozy RTD duo
The launch is the first time Tango has lent its brand to a product containing alcohol
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Analysis & FeaturesIn charts: How shoppers plan to stock up for the World Cup
Shopping more often, buying bigger and trying new products: supermarkets and shoppers are in for a busy time during this summer’s World Cup
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Feature SynopsisBritain’s Biggest Alcohol Brands 2026: 27 June
What reasons to be cheerful do alcohol suppliers have?
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NewsCactus Jack’s hit by Portman Group ruling for appealing to under-18s
The ruling follows a complaint by a member of the public, said to be concerned about the ‘cactus cartoon character and sweet flavours’ of Cactus Jack’s
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NewsWales DRS: Plaid Cymru urged to rethink inclusion of glass
It is understood Exchange for Change is to resubmit its bid, ahead of the new 2 June deadline, without major changes
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NewsEncirc strike action ends after safety improvements implemented
Redundancies had led to health and safety fears from staff at the bottle manufacturer
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NewsDiageo to spend €400m on new Guinness brewery in Kildare
The Kildare expansion had originally been earmarked for the production of lagers and ales including Hop House 13 and Smithwick’s
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NewsWhitby Distillery soars past £200k crowdfund goal
Whitby Distillery has raised £380k from the crowd, nearly double its £200k target
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NewsDiageo shares leap as Q3 results beat City expectations
City traders leaped to buy stock in Diageo after group organic revenues rose 0.3% in the three months to 31 March 2026
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NewsM&S backs mid-strength and tequila in BWS overhaul
Nearly one in four UK consumers were now opting for lower-strength drinks in the summer, M&S said
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NewsBargain Booze rapped over ad that ‘implied drinking could overcome loneliness’
The advert was intended to be ‘light-hearted and humorous’, Bestway said
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NewsDiageo beats expectations despite North America drag
Diageo has smashed expectations to grow revenues by 0.3% in the third quarter, despite continued difficulties in North America (NA)
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NewsFruit lager the ‘shining saviour’ of beer as sales surge by 50%
Growing demand prompted Tesco to introduce a dedicated bay for fruit lagers in 300 stores last month
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Analysis & FeaturesHow celebrity brand deals really work in 2026
Today’s stars are seeking more than a quick payout for a TV ad. Many are taking co-ownership of brands – or becoming founders themselves
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NewsAB InBev looks forward to World Cup celebrations after strong Q1
The group outperformed market expectations in every region during the first quarter
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NewsChivas Regal debuts whisky co-created with Charles Leclerc
The blended whisky has launched on Amazon