All Alcoholic drinks articles – Page 38
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NewsDefra reveals no plans by Labour to ‘fast-track’ DRS
Defra confirmed Labour was not seeking to bring forward the date, but said it was determined to go ahead in line with the schedule set out previously
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NewsHeineken Silver and Strongbow Ultra dumped by major mults as sales slump
Both extensions have failed to capture the loyalty of shoppers
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ProfilesStonewall Spirits’ Joe Wilson on charities, buyers and Geri Halliwell
’For every bottle sold we donate £1 charity and we have so far raised over £10,500’
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NewsTesco lists more English wines in range shake-up
The majority of the wines are new to the UK market
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NewsDistil seeks funds after profit warning and collapse in sales
Spirits group Distil is exploring funding options to meet an unexpected shortfall in its finances after it issued a profits warning for 2024
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NewsSelf-cooling can startup smashes £150k crowdfund target
In its first iteration, inserted in an aluminium can, the device is activated by the consumer pressing a snowflake symbol on the bottom of the can
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NewsWiper & True adds capacity to meet growing demand for alcohol-free brews
The brewer’s two alcohol-free beers now make up 15% of total sales
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NewsCity snapshot: Carlsberg upgrades guidance despite European challenges
Carlsberg has lifted profit expectations after “an exciting year” for the Danish brewer, despite volumes being held back by bad weather in Europe. Plus, first-half results from Glanbia and Distil seeks new funds after revenues plunged 55%
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NewsCo-op launches own-label Fairtrade rum to mark certification’s 30th anniversary
The tipple is a Caribbean coast blend from the Dominican Republic, Barbados and Venezuela
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Comment & OpinionRum Stripe NPD is a stroke of genius. Why has it taken so long?
In contrast to mainstream beer, canned cocktails are booming
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NewsThatchers looks to woo ‘next generation’ of cider drinkers with Juicy Apple launch
The UK’s second-largest cider is pushing its sustainability credentials with its latest variant
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NewsRed Stripe rum extension to make UK debut
The range comprises a trio of 7.5% abv ready-to-drink cocktails
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NewsWaitrose grows tequila stable in spirits range overhaul
Tequila sales in grocery have grown 8.4% in the past year
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NewsTreasury Wine Estates to offload Wolf Blass, Blossom Hill and other mainstream brands
Combined, the brands make up less than 5% of the company’s profits
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NewsOther World Wines in ‘six-figure’ fundraise to champion under-represented wine nations
The round has the backing of angel investors including long-time Laithwaites Group CFO Jimmy Weir
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NewsMaster of Malt founder buys back Atom Group from AB InBev
Atom Group was acquired by AB InBev’s ZX Ventures in 2018
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NewsPassion Fruit Martini, Piña Colada, Mojito and Daiquiri cocktails drive RTD category growth
The four most popular serves account for 60% of the growth in canned cocktails
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NewsHobgoblin rebrand puts namesake goblin front and centre
The rebrand is a first since 2019 for the brand
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NewsTesco debuts own-label wine with climate friendly grape variety
The grape variety is highly resistant to fungal diseases
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Promotional FeaturesMaximising brand power to capitalise on the rising treat occasion
Despite economic uncertainty, demand for quality drives premiumisation. Brands like Baileys capitalise on this with popular licensed products, boosting year-round retail sales of high-quality treats.