All articles by James Beeson
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NewsLost and Grounded Brewers teams up with Co-op for international lager series
The first release, which is in Co-op stores now, celebrates the US West Coast Pilsner style
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NewsErdinger adds Brauhaus Helles to tap UK demand for continental lager
The launch comes amid growing retailer focus on continental-style lagers
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NewsNorthern Monk founder warns craft beer against chasing fruit lager fad
Fruit lager has outperformed craft in the past year, but Northern Monk is not ‘actively pursuing’ the trend
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NewsMajestic launches wine club subscription with Saturday Kitchen
Three price tiers will be available, ranging from £120 to £200 per quarter
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NewsTimothy Taylor’s defies ale malaise to post sales and profit growth
The topline increase was a marked slowdown from the year prior, however
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NewsJobs lost as AG Barr shuts Fentimans office
A total of seven Fentimans employees have been retained and will continue to work for AG Barr
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NewsDiageo GB boss heads for exit as Dave Lewis restructure begins
Barry O’Sullivan is set to be replaced by Unilever veteran Marc Woodward
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NewsTilray Brands brings Hi*Ball energy drink to UK shoppers
Tilray said consumers were seeking ‘more than basic hydration from soft drinks’
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NewsBelvoir Farm moves into functional soft drinks with Happi launch
The drinks contain no sweeteners or artificial flavourings, instead featuring real fruit juice alongside functional ingredients
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NewsTenzing appoints ex-Heineken UK CMO as marketing lead
Tervoort was CMO at Heineken UK – which holds a minority stake in Tenzing – from 2016 to 2020
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NewsNatural Source Waters Association appoints new chair
NSWA members include Highland Spring Group, Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages and Danone UK & Ireland
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NewsStella Artois and Bud Light add fruity brews for summer
Sales of fruit lager are up by over 20% year-on-year amid a flurry of new launches and growing retailer focus
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NewsCoffeeB launches no-capsule coffee products in the UK
In place of single-use coffee capsules, CoffeeB’s Cosmos machine uses a coffee ball made from roast and ground coffee wrapped in a seaweed film
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NewsMomo Kombucha eyes retail listings ahead of Brixton brewery move
It comes after Momo launched a major fundraising drive last year
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News‘Dominant’ Treasury could prompt an alcohol duty rethink, says Suntory Global Spirits MD
A freeze or cut to alcohol duty would provide much-needed relief to the sector, with suppliers having swallowed three rises since August 2023
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NewsEcho Falls rolls viral Fruit Fusion Blue Raspberry into grocery
The NPD has become a TikTok sensation since launching in wholesale and convenience in March
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NewsCasillero del Diablo enters rosé category and looks to settle ice debate
The launch comes amid surging demand for rosé wines
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NewsAqua Glow appoints ex-Red Bull exec as CEO
Having launched last year, Aqua Glow has landed listings with Boots, Holland & Barrett, WH Smith and Ocado
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NewsBrewDog launches Tilray craft brews in the UK ahead of the World Cup
Many of the brews were landing on UK shores for the first time, BrewDog said
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NewsC&C Group blames stock shortages for Innis & Gunn sales collapse
Sources told The Grocer that Innis & Gunn had all but disappeared in retail settings in Scotland