Daniel Woolfson
Daniel is The Grocer’s drinks editor, and is responsible for coverage of the vibrant – and often controversial – alcohol sector, from supermarkets to off-licenses and specialist booze merchants to wholesalers, distributors, brewers, pubs and bars.
Daniel has written about food and drink for the majority of his career: prior to joining The Grocer in 2017, Daniel covered food and drink news on pub industry title The Morning Advertiser, and wrote features for VICE magazine.
Follow Daniel on Twitter: @WoolfsonDrinks
Contact info
- Tel:
- 01293 610442
- Email:
- daniel.woolfson@thegrocer.co.uk
NewsNestlé launches Starbucks by Nespresso range of coffee pods
It is the first time Nestlé has used its Nespresso aluminium capsule technology outside its Nespresso business.
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Cult American ‘hard seltzer’ White Claw tipped for UK launch
The drink - in essence alcoholic sparkling water with different flavours - has taken the US by storm over recent months
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AB InBev trademark hints at UK debut for ‘hard tea’ brand
The brewing giant applied to register a trademark for Wandering Whistler with the Intellectual Property Office this week…
- Interviews & Profiles
Paula Lindenberg on leading Budweiser Brewing Group into battle
Lindenberg is targeting Heineken’s UK number one spot with a more recognisable, nimble and innovative business
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Glasgow Distillery rolls out ‘city’s first’ peated single malt scotch
The dram, called 1770 Peated, is matured in first fill ex-sherry casks and finished in virgin oak
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Espíritu Corsa launches three mezcals into UK market
The brand was founded by Juan Cordova, who bought a distillery in Oaxaca, Mexico, in 2010
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Diageo expands Game of Thrones partnership with Johnnie Walker duo
The drinks are the latest in a series of launches from Diageo inspired by the hit show
- Analysis & Features
Peaky Blinder lager to 'Viking' Scotch: what’s coming in booze this September?
Each month The Grocer takes an in-depth look at the hottest upcoming booze launches on their way to UK supermarkets. This time round we’ve got Peaky Blinder lager, heavily peated Scotch and beer made from surplus bread
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Chris Robinson steps down as Berry Bros & Rudd CFO
The former Tesco finance and planning director joined the retailer three-and-a-half years ago
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Henry Westons cider gets medium dry ‘Signature Vintage’ variant
It ”boasts notes of caramel, butterscotch and vanilla”, according to the brand
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Molson Coors to ditch plastic from Carling and Coors Light packaging
The brewing giant said it planned to plough £7.5m into making the changes over the next two years
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Budweiser Brewing Group faces mass of delists in Waitrose
Waitrose said it was focused on ‘removing duplication and differentiating our range’
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Benchmark Drinks strikes distribution deal with Argentinian wine giant Fecovita
Fecovita currently sells roughly 270 million litres of wine, presiding over about 30% of the Argentinian domestic market
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Wine Drinkers UK coalition unites to campaign for tax cuts
Wine Drinkers UK is comprised of a mixture of suppliers, trade organisations and prominent wine journalists
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Aston Manor gives Frosty Jack’s a makeover
It has switched its larger format SKUs from three-litre PET bottles to 2.5l bottles
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Dragon Tree Kombucha makes return after 16 years off shelves
It was last seen on UK retailer’s shelves 16 years ago, when it was sold in a sleeved glass bottle
- Comment & Opinion
The Naked Wines-Majestic break-up is a boon for both businesses
Majestic MD Josh Lincoln appears genuinely confident that Fortress won’t just asset strip, but will look to grow Majestic
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Highland Spring unveils ‘Remarkabubble’ marketing push
The campaign will span outdoor ads, as well as digital media, PR and social
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Whitley Neill pours gins into giant 1.75l bottles
The brand’s sales have soared over the past year
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Uncle Bens gets new flavours and refresh
It has added new Ready to Heat flavours: Onion Bhaji and Chicken Fried Rice
