All Alcoholic drinks articles – Page 79
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NewsNirvana Brewery kicks off funding drive to capitalise on boom in overseas demand for low-alcohol beer
The London-based brewery experienced “a spike” in interest from aboard in 2021, with exports rocketing by 550%.
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NewsHalewood to move production of JJ Whitley vodka from Russia to UK
Its vodkas, which were previously produced in St Petersburg, will be British-made by end of March
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NewsReal Drinks buys distributor Beer Britannia for undisclosed sum
The acquisition would “complement the core product expertise” of Real Drinks
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NewsHendrick’s launches limited-edition Neptunia gin inspired by the sea
The drink – which was inspired by the Ayshire coastline – encapsulated ‘that freeing feeling of the sea bottled in a gin’, said Hendrick’s
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NewsBodega Bay unveils crowdfunding campaign and it plots hard seltzer expansion at home and abroad
The latest round will add to the £1.8m raised so far by Bodega Bay and will be targeted at growing the UK and export markets as hard seltzers become increasingly popular with consumers.
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Comment & OpinionWhat changes to advertising codes mean for no & low-alcohol drinks
CAP and BCAP acknowledged the wording of certain rules threw up barriers for the promotion of low-alcohol drinks, says Brinsley Dresden, partner and head of advertising law at Lewis Silkin
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NewsPwC exec Robert Smith joins English winemaker Chapel Down as CFO
Robert Smith joins English winemaker Chapel Down as CFO
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NewsCovid dampens sales growth at Halewood Artisanal Spirits
Premium booze player Halewood Artisanal Spirits has seen a sharp reversal of its previously strong growth
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NewsQuantock Brewery rescued from administration
Somerset Ales, a microbrewery trading under the Quantock Brewery brand, has been saved from administration
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Comment & OpinionJameson’s sparky plan Bea proves a bit confusing
Funny, down-to-earth, Irish… comedian Aisling Bea is a great hire for whiskey brand Jameson
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NewsHeineken seeks younger drinkers with low-cal Strongbow Ultra Dark Fruit
The drink rings in at 4% abv and 95 calories per 330ml can
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NewsMolson Coors launches Madrí Excepcional beer into off-trade
The beer, which hit the UK’s pubs and bars back in October, is brewed as a collaboration between Molson Coors and Spanish brewery La Sagra
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NewsEarly BrewDog investor Keith Greggor steps down as director
Greggor has left “to focus on his other business interests”, said the brewer
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NewsBestway takes part in Home Office age verification tech trials
Trial will run until May across three Bestway Retail stores in Leeds
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NewsCo-op moves all South African wine to Fairtrade standards
Co-op is also investing £800,000 through donations and social premium into a start-up winery called Fairroots
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Comment & OpinionIn an age of inflation, booze brands must be careful in communicating price hikes
Taxation changes, the growth of low & no and booming sales figures mean drinkers will be especially sensitive to change
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NewsThe Very Inc plans massive dining and retail complex in Manchester factory
Development of 200,000 sq ft Diecast Presbar factory site would include retail, dining-out and live entertainment
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NewsHoxton Spirits receives £1m investment from Optiva Securities
Hoxton Spirits has secured a seven-figure cash injection to fund its international expansion ambitions and grow its retail presence in the UK
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NewsAbsolut Vodka unveils new-look bottles and reformulated drinks range
The new bottles feature a colour block design to reflect the ‘true to fruit’ flavours within, said Absolut
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat Diageo’s new London hub says about the future of Guinness
Diageo is spending £73m on a brand hub in Covent Garden. Why?