All articles by James Beeson – Page 15
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NewsBudweiser launches limited edition ‘Home Again’ cans to toast Lionesses triumph
The cans are in participating Sainsbury’s stores now
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NewsDiageo brings back former CFO on an interim basis
The appointment comes with Diageo preparing to announce its financial results for the year ended 30 June 2025 next week
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News‘Less smokey’ Rosaluna mezcal gets UK launch
The spirit offers the ideal base for margarita cocktails, according to its UK distributor
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NewsIncreasing minimum unit pricing in Wales ‘would reduce alcohol harm’, study finds
The study is likely to put further pressure on policymakers in England to introduce minimum unit pricing
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NewsThe Sidemen iced coffee brand Sides Coffee to get retail launch
New flavours, including a protein variant, will be added to the lineup in 2026
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News‘No decision’ on alcohol tariffs despite EU-US trade deal
A decision on the inclusion or otherwise of beer, wine and spirits exports in the deal would be ‘sorted out in the next days’, said EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen
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Comment & OpinionWhat’s the story behind Pepsi’s prebiotic cola push?
Pepsi’s functional turn is in line with wider soft drinks trends, but the functional cola risks alienating brand loyaltists
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NewsWilliam Grant & Sons sees sales and profits slide amid ‘industry-wide challenges’
Turnover in the year ended 31 December 2024 fell by 6.5% to £1.83bn
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NewsWine bottle shortage avoided as Encirc workers agree new pay deal
Wine drinkers can sleep easy after a possible shortage was averted
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NewsFresh warning issued over ‘dangerous’ counterfeit Glen’s vodka
The fake vodka contained the chemical isopropyl, which could be harmful if consumed, FSS said
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NewsRémy Cointreau raises full-year profit guidance as tariff threat recedes
The Cointreau liqueur maker said sales in the three months of its financial year grew by 5.7% – well ahead of analysts’ expectations
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NewsMajestic backs project to build ‘UK’s largest urban winery’ by Vagabond Wines
The winery will have a production capacity of up to 100,000 bottles per year
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat Trip adult soft drink ad ban means for future of functional claims
Trip’s claims landed it in hot water with the ASA. As more brands focus on mental health, what exactly are they allowed to say?
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NewsIreland confirms delay to alcohol health warning labels
Legislation had been due to come into force from next May
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NewsElla Eyre invests in CBD drinks brand Intune
Eyre has also played an active role in a packaging refresh for the brand
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NewsJuice inflation squeezes profits at Purity Soft Drinks
The cost of orange and apple juices have dragged on margins at the Juice Burst supplier
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NewsRefresco appoints Nestlé veteran as CEO
He joins the private equity-backed Refresco after a distinguished 28-year stint at Nestlé
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NewsCoca-Cola appoints Africa boss as new lead in Europe
Luisa Ortega had done an ‘outstanding’ job in Africa, said Coca-Cola COO Henrique Braun
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NewsEx-Twinings buyer launches new-to-market Albion Tea brand
Its lineup of teas – which come in recyclable tinplate caddies and eco-friendly refill pouches – have rolled out DTC
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NewsOssett Brewery completes leadership shake-up with production and sales hires
The West Yorkshire-based brewer has appointed Matt Howgate and Rich Nelson as its head of production and head of sales