All articles by James Beeson
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NewsMDCV UK takes stake in Après Provence rosé wine brand
The deal also includes a four-year production and distribution agreement for Après Provence
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NewsJames Watt launches new bid to buy back BrewDog
Watt was unsuccessful in a previous attempt to buy back BrewDog before its sale to Tilray
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NewsBoomers overtake Gen Z as ‘generation of moderation’, IWSR survey shows
The drinking rate among Gen Z legal drinking age consumers across 15 key markets has stabilised at 74%, up from 66% three years ago
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NewsArrowtown lands Sainsbury’s listing for low-calorie RTDs
Arrowtown’s drinks are made from triple-distilled vodka, sparkling soda, and 100% natural ingredients
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NewsGlobal Brands blames £2m EPR hit for 93% profit slump
The year to last September had been ‘one of transition’ said Global Brands
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NewsDrinksBox moves into grocery with pledge to ‘help retailers stock more independent brands’
The platform works by allowing suppliers to sell stock directly from bond while leveraging the warehousing and distribution network of London City Bond.
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NewsCamra leads calls to hike minimum juice content requirement for cider and perry
A YouGov poll commissioned by Camra found some 87% of UK consumers favoured raising the minimum juice content of cider to help halt the decline of orchards.
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NewsVimto owner Nichols teams up with Myprotein on clear protein water duo
Nichols will roll out Myprotein Clear Whey Protein Water in Vimto and Raspberry Lemon flavours in September
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NewsWaitrose rolls out co-branded Heineken and Coca-Cola bays for World Cup
The move comes amid a broader shift in how retailers are thinking about, ranging and merchandising drinks in store
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NewsBenefit Juice relaunches with added fibre and vitamin D
The new range has launched online and will be rolling into Waitrose from this month
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NewsTata Consumer Products tries again in food with Wok’d instant noodles
It marks the second time Tata has launched a food brand in the UK retail, having trialled a muesli brand called Joyfull Millets in 2023
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NewsCawston Press extends into juice shots with ambient duo
The shots are made with 20% organic pressed Peruvian ginger juice, alongside real fruit and vegetables
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Comment & OpinionWhy Diageo is betting big on smaller spirits formats
Diageo’s push into smaller spirits bottles is a break from category norms. Will it help the Smirnoff brand owner unlock incremental growth?
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NewsSummer heatwave drives ‘biggest month’ of sales at Dash Water
As well as the hot weather, growing demand for healthier soft drinks was driving sales, Dash said
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NewsDiageo pushes smaller-sized spirits bottles in retail tie-up with Asda
It comes as Diageo looks to hit reset under the stewardship of new CEO Dave Lewis
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NewsMorrisons adds new ready-to-drink quartet to tap demand for summer cocktails
All of Morrisons’ Cocktail Collection drinks are available on a two for £9 deal
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NewsUK facing ‘hydration confusion’ amid lack of awareness and promotion of healthier drink choices
More than one in six 25 to 34-year-olds believe energy drinks are a healthy choice, according to the survey
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NewsChanelle McCoy Health claims CBD ‘world first’ approval for Pureis oral supplement
The supplier’s Pureis Ultra Pure CBD has received regulatory approval from the Saudi Food and Drug Authority, and confirmation from European regulators that it is safe as a food supplement under EU novel food guidelines.
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NewsThe Great British Drinks Co appoints former Buxton Brewery boss as managing director
The new hire will be charged with reviving the fortunes of brands including Black Sheep, Purity Brewing, Magic Rock and North Brewing.
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NewsCoffee growers facing ‘unprecedented pressure’ from El Niño weather event
Coffee prices were unlikely to spike in the short term, which would force smallholder growers to sell at a loss, Pact Coffee said