All articles by James Beeson
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NewsChapel Down hails ‘generational shift into English sparkling’ as sales swell
Millennials were now flocking to English sparkling wine, Chapel Down CEO James Pennefather said
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NewsNaked Wine toasts ‘pleasing’ peak trading period
Revenues declined organically by 19% year on year, but average order value and revenue per member were both up
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NewsNearly one in four adults avoiding booze, NHS survey shows
Across all age cohorts, some 24% of adults surveyed said they had not drunk alcohol in the previous year
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NewsAbsolut and Tabasco team up to launch spicy vodka
The NPD brought together ‘two titans of flavours,’ said Absolut
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NewsCawston Press extends into sparkling water with flavoured duo
The new flavours were ‘ideal for shoppers seeking a more premium alternative to standard sparkling water’, Cawston Press said
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Comment & OpinionWhy James Watt buying back BrewDog isn’t as bonkers as it sounds
A character as outspoken and opinionated as Watt was always going to be hard to shake off. Now it seems BrewDog’s controversial founder wants back in
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NewsMo Farah joins Buxton and Mind for mental wellbeing campaign
The push seeks to highlight ‘the crucial link between physical activity, hydration and mental health’
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NewsTesco backs functional challengers Dirtea and Mission in hot beverages shake-up
The retailer has listed three of Dirtea’s ‘Super Blends’ and three of Mission’s performance teas in 250 of its stores
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NewsJames Watt ‘considering bid to buy back control of BrewDog’
BrewDog is understood to be working with advisors on its future
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NewsNcuti Gatwa invests in functional hydration challenger Punchy
Sales of Punchy’s hydration range grew by 308% in 2025, according to the brand
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NewsRe:Water invests £2m in new Herefordshire production site
The new site will be operational from next month
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy a ban on underage sales of low & no-alcohol drinks is on the cards
Low & no-alcohol drinks are back in the headlines, and not just because it’s Dry January
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NewsHalewood offloads JJ gin and vodka brand to United Beverages
Halewood will retain exclusive distribution rights to the JJ brand in the UK
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NewsKeystone Brewing sold to Saltaire Brewery owner Paramount Retail Group
It comes after Keystone filed notice of intent to appoint administrators last year
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NewsShoppers cut back on booze amid affordability fears, data shows
Just over one in five (22%) of consumers are cutting back to support health and fitness goals
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NewsNichols grows energy drinks focus with Vimto Tropical Cooler
Vimto Energy Tropical Cooler Zero has rolled into Spar stores in plain 500ml (rsp: £1.59) and price-marked pack (£1.19) cans
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NewsSlingsby Gin owner set for administration
The business is currently being marketed for sale as a going concern
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NewsUeshima shrinks packs by a fifth amid ‘unprecedented’ coffee inflation
Despite being 20% smaller, the 200g packs retail at the same price as their predecessors
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NewsFunctional alcohol-free challenger Impossibrew seals retail debut with Ocado
Impossibrew’s beers contain a patent-pending ‘social blend’ of nootropics and adaptogens
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NewsBelvoir Farm looks to woo Gen Alpha with new Fruitz soft drink
Fruitz drinks are made from 100% natural ingredients and contain no added sugar or sweeteners