All articles by Daniel Woolfson – Page 70
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NewsCrafty Brewing Co acquires Little Beer Corporation
All Little Beer Corporation staff have retained their jobs with the deal
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NewsThatchers adds duo of new ciders to Cider Barn range
The Thatchers 458 and Vilberie ciders have launched into online retailers
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NewsRibena to roll out 'lightweight' bottle to save plastic
Its low weight was achieved by “redistributing the plastic more effectively and optimising the design”
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NewsAB InBev to brew Budweiser beer with 100% solar power
AB InBev has pledged to source all of its purchased electricity across the world from renewable sources by 2025
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NewsCarlsberg UK boss Julian Momen calls it quits
He will be replaced by Tomasz Blawat, who currently leads Carlsberg’s Polish operations
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NewsPinkster Gin raises £1.1m private funding to boost growth
The Cambridgeshire brand wants to “fully capitalise on the pink gin boom”
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Analysis & FeaturesOur pick of the best booze NPD hitting shelves in December
We examine the new launches hitting the nation’s BWS shelves this month
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NewsLow and no-alcohol wine sales drop despite moderation trend
Sales of low and no-alcohol wine fell £3.4m to £70.2m over the past 12 months
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NewsHalewood begins whisky production at new Edinburgh distillery
Halewood Wines & Spirits has kicked off whisky production for its John Crabbie & Co whisky brand in Edinburgh. The recently-resurrected brand has begun to produce single malt distillate at a new facility in the city’s Granton district, Halewood announced today (13 December). Single malt spirit will ...
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Analysis & FeaturesLow and non-alcoholic booze: should we believe the hype?
Non-alcoholic booze is conquering Britain, if you believe the headlines. But are we really becoming a nation of teetotallers? Or have retailers and suppliers overplayed the trend as they chase higher margins? We take a deep dive into the no & low craze - and ask if it’s here to stay…
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NewsNon-alcoholic spirits brand Seedlip unveils aperitif range
The Æcorn Aperitifs portfolio is set to feature aperitifs “informed by 17th century English herbal remedies”
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Analysis & FeaturesJuice brands risk running out of juice
Premium smoothie brands have racked up extra sales this year while well-established juice brands struggle…
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Analysis & FeaturesBottled water: Thirsty Brits guided by plastic effect
Brits are drinking more bottled water than ever but they’re making environmentally-conscious choices
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Analysis & FeaturesGin leads the way for spirits boom
Spirits are the fastest-growing non-tobacco category in this report
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Analysis & FeaturesWine brands feel pain as Brits cut back
It’s bad news for the big brands as shoppers drink less wine and move to posher brands
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Analysis & FeaturesZero sugar rushes ahead as levy grips
Carbonates’ huge gains this year are largely thanks to the sugar levy
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Analysis & FeaturesAB InBev takes crown as World Cup boosts beer
It’s been a stellar year for beer & cider as football mania sent Brits splashing out an extra £319m
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NewsIan Curle to retire after 15 years as Edrington boss
He will step down in March 2019 to be replaced by Scott McCroskie, currently managing director of The Macallan
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NewsAber Falls adds posher Small Batch Welsh Gin
The new gin is made with water from the nearby Rhaeadr Fawr waterfall…
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NewsJascots blames cost hikes and poor harvest for pre-tax loss
Its managing partner John Charnock called it “an interesting year for wine merchants that specialise in servicing the on-trade”