All articles by James Beeson – Page 18
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NewsDiageo decries 'baseless' tequila purity allegations as US lawsuits mount
The claims were ‘without factual or legal merit’, Diageo said
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NewsTrip Mindful Blend range ‘outselling’ CBD drinks
Mindful Blend would account for two-thirds of all Trip sales globally in 2025, the supplier predicted
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NewsXoxo Soda quells name change fears after EU trademark ruling
The brand has seen an attempt to register its trademark in the EU rejected
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NewsCosta Coffee revamps RTD range to reverse sales freefall
Costa Coffee sales have suffered amid growing competition in the RTD coffee fixture
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NewsFree-from snacking brand Crave launches savoury multipack duo
The new products would bring ’nostalgic bold flavours to lunchboxes and everyday snacking’, said Crave
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NewsPenderyn launches first whisky from new north Wales distillery
Penderyn’s £5m Lloyd Street Distillery opened in Llandudno in 2021
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NewsCBD brand Goodrays closes £5m fundraise to fuel future growth
Funds would be used to launch new products, ramp up marketing investment and support retail listings, Goodrays said
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NewsTidal Rum seals retail debut with Ocado
Its flagship and spiced rums have launched on the online grocer
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NewsCara Delevingne’s Della Vite prosecco brand adds RTD range
The spritzes are made using Italian white wine from the winery that produces Della Vite prosecco
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NewsLipton Ice Tea rapped over ‘misleading’ stunt pretending to axe Peach flavour
The watchdog ruled the prank was likely to dupe consumers
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NewsSupermalt seeks to capitalise on stout surge with boozy brand extension
Led by the growth of Guinness, stout has bucked the wider malaise in the beer and cider category over the past year
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy major drinks companies are changing tack on low & no
Why standalone low & no brands are no longer seen as a growth opportunity for drinks majors, and what the future holds for alcohol-free challenger brands
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NewsBurnt Faith launches ‘UK-first’ brandy RTDs and readies crowdfunding push
The canned cocktails were ’a direct challenge to an industry that’s forgotten how to innovate’ said Burnt Faith founder Simon Wright
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NewsSpirits companies shift focus to 0.0% variants as low & no brands’ sales recede
Pernod Ricard appears to have mothballed its Ceder’s brand, while Diageo has offloaded its stake in Everleaf
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NewsMedia Bites 7 July: Asda’s price war, M&S CEO interview, US snacking habits
Asda is calling on fmcg giants including Heinz and Nestlé to ‘share the load’ whilst M&S’ CEO has set out how the retailer is looking to win back customers after its cyber scare.
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NewsAlcohol duty burden ‘restricting’ investment in scotch whisky – SWA
Three-quarters of suppliers said they were planning to rein in UK investment or spend overseas instead
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NewsOlipop hints at UK launch with trademark move
Olipop has grown exponentially amid rising interest in healthier soft drinks
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NewsGrocery and food to play major role in NHS 10 Year Health Plan
Announced this morning, the plan includes a radical overhaul of the NHS, with a focus on food and drink forming a key part of its ‘prevention rather than cure’ approach
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NewsEdrington sees sales and profits slump on spirits downturn
The decline in sales was ’broadly consistent across international markets’
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NewsMedia Bites 3 July: Greggs, Rachel Reeves, farming fears
Gregg’s profit warning features heavily across the nationals, as does Rachel Reeves.