All Alcoholic drinks articles – Page 9
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Analysis & FeaturesHow co-branding became grocery’s ultimate marketing strategy
Once reserved for occasional promotions, co-branding has become a core strategy for grocery brands seeking to refresh mature categories
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NewsEnglish sparkling producer Ridgeview Wine Estate sold to investor consortium
Ridgeview had fallen into financial difficulty amid rising costs and working capital constraints
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NewsAB InBev shrugs off weak beer demand in ‘solid’ Q4 showing
AB InBev’s volumes declined less than feared by analysts
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NewsCarling revives Black Label name for new upmarket British lager
The new brew promises ‘an intense flavour experience’
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NewsHeineken to cut up to 6,000 jobs amid beer sales slowdown
The cuts will come in both brewing and white-collar roles
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NewsOne in five Scottish distilleries ‘in distress’ amid global whisky crisis
The number of Scottish distilleries in distress leapt by 40.8% (from 49 to 69) in last three months of 2025
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NewsHallgarten & Novum Wines ‘encouraging’ suppliers to lower abv
Last year’s duty changes that see wine taxed according to its alcoholic strength were the starting point for discussions around abv reduction, Hallgarten & Novum said
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NewsInnis & Gunn cuts losses despite ‘persistently difficult’ market
The business managed to ‘strengthen its underlying resilience’ and improve profitability for a second year running
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NewsSurging RTD volumes help Au Vodka sales pass £80m mark
Turnover at the Swansea-based supplier grew by 27.3% to £82.8m in the year to the end of April 2025
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NewsBrewDog adds pint-sized cans in convenience push
The move into larger cans presented an opportunity to appeal to more shoppers, BrewDog said
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NewsM&S claims first by including alcohol in food sales reporting
Like other major grocers, M&S voluntarily reports on its food sales including the proportion comprised of healthier options
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NewsUS wine giant Gallo swoops for Four Roses bourbon maker in $775m deal
Gallo has been seeking to diversify its business amid a slowdown in wine consumption
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Comment & OpinionAbsolut and Tabasco break the rules to puff partnership
Absolut’s ad features no relatable human faces, nor dialogue. There isn’t even a voiceover
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NewsPortman Group hails ‘near universal’ adherence to booze marketing rules
Only 5% of products assessed were deemed in breach of marketing guidelines
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NewsC&C Group appoints new CFO
He will replace outgoing CFO Andrew Andrea, who will start at pizza chain Domino’s on 16 March
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NewsDry January trend fades with low & no-alcohol sales growth in ‘noticeable slowdown’
Value sales of low & no-alcohol beers climbed just 2.8% year on year to £17.1m in the four weeks to 24 January 2026
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NewsKeystone Brewing creditors owed £15m prior to pre-pack sale
Keystone was sold last month to Saltaire Brewing for £4.1m
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NewsDisposable vape ban hits convenience footfall, as soft drinks and RTDs drive growth
Inflation and regulatory changes, including the disposable vape ban, have hit convenience particularly hard
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NewsBrewDog offers retailers free stock in exchange for advertising space
Suggested locations included delivery vans, shutters, fridges and staff uniforms
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NewsViña Concha y Toro acquires Provence rosé brand Maison Mirabeau
Founded by husband-and-wife team Stephen and Jeany Cronk in 2010, the Provence rosé brand is distributed in more than 40 countries, including the UK, the Netherlands and Australia