All articles by James Beeson – Page 11
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NewsFever-Tree plots further non-alcoholic innovation in response to growing demand
Retailers were demanding new non-alcoholic serves, Fever-Tree CEO Tim Warrillow said
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NewsWH Smith media fees of up to £125k branded ‘astronomical’ by retail experts
It comes after challenger brands spoke out about the high cost of ‘media packages’ last week
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NewsToast Brewing teams up with Jason’s on hazy IPA from surplus sourdough
The brew contains Jason’s Sourdough in place of some malted barley in its mash
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NewsHeineken ups stake in Served but ditches Rum Stripe after sales flop
The brewer paid £2.4m to increase its minority shareholding in Served to 40% last year
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NewsStrongbow and Jägermeister ads banned by the ASA
The ASA identified the adverts using its AI-powered Active Ad Monitoring system
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NewsIndustry-first initiatives launched ‘to champion women-founded challenger drinks brands’
Raising the Glass is launching a networking event and incubation programme
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NewsFormer Distill Ventures MD joins non-alcoholic challenger Chance Clean Cider
Bath headed up the Diageo-backed incubator from 2020 until it was wound down earlier this year
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NewsDiageo sells Sheridan’s coffee liqueur to Casa Redondo
Sheridan’s is a two-part liqueur from Dublin that comes packaged in a dual container
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NewsRed Bull unveils Fuji Apple & Ginger as latest winter edition
The flavour combination over-indexed positively with younger consumers, Red Bull said
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NewsGuinness looks to take brand ‘out of the booze aisle’ with licensed food duo
The innovations are aimed at creating ’brand visibility’ for Guinness outside the booze aisle
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NewsStrongbow becomes first alcohol brand to add NaviLens tech
Cans of Strongbow cider now feature a NaviLens QR code
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NewsDozz launches ‘UK first’ canned chilled soup
A range of 10 soups will launch in recyclable aluminium cans later this month
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NewsBrewDog borrows another £20m from TSG as sales growth stalls
Of the £20m borrowed, some £15m has already been drawn upon by the brewer
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NewsNapolina adds ‘flavour-boosting’ tomato purée trio
The pureés combine ‘iconic Italian flavours into one convenient product’
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NewsWH Smith ‘taking advantage of challenger brands’ with media support packages
Challenger brands say WH Smith is charging exorbitant sums despite poor implementation and compliance issues
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NewsAngel Delight adds jellies ‘inspired by bubble tea’
The ambient desserts are rolling into Sainsbury’s stores on 7 September
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NewsPurdey’s adds three new flavours alongside ‘bold’ rebrand
The new flavours have launched on Tik Tok shop and will land across major retailers from later this month
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NewsNik Naks extends snacking lineup with ‘conical’ Twisters duo
Nice ’n’ Spicy and Tangy ’n’ Cheesy flavours will hit Sainsbury’s stores this week
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NewsSuntory CEO resigns over purchase of ‘potentially illegal supplement’
Reports in local press in Tokyo said police were investigating supplements sent to Takeshi Niinami’s home may have contained a cannabis component
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NewsDistillers descend on Parliament to demand spirits duty freeze
Successive duty increases have driven inflation, stymied investment and halted sales of ’a once-booming’ sector, suppliers say





