All articles by James Beeson – Page 21
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NewsMedia Bites 28 May: inflation, KFC expansion, food waste
Most of the major national titles covered the reveal by the British Retail Consortium that food inflation hit a one-year high in May, while KFC’s expansion plans were also widely featured.
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NewsBrewDog rebrands to give beers ‘individual identity’
The overhaul was the start of a new era for BrewDog, said COO Lauren Carrol
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NewsBotivo adds signature non-alcoholic serve in RTD format
Botivo Sparkling Botanical Aperitivo has launched exclusively via online speciality grocer Delli
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NewsReef to become first UK RTD sold in Tetra packaging
Global Brands bought the rights to Reef from Molson Coors in 2023
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NewsBrewery insolvencies hit triple figures in just two years
Some 43 breweries became insolvent in the past year
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NewsMonin adds matcha concentrates to tap growing TikTok trend
There were nearly a million searches for matcha on TikTok last year
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NewsSea moss drink Omoss set for ‘UK first’ launch
Omoss is made from hand-harvested Irish sea moss
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NewsVault City adds ‘luxurious’ imperial stout inspired by Dubai chocolate trend
The beer carries an abv of 13% and a hefty price tag
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NewsTimothy Taylor’s taps up Carlsberg production director
Emma Gilleland was the first woman to be awarded the All-Party Parliamentary Brewer of the Year in 2014.
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NewsLoch Lomond Group enters US whiskey with New York Distilling Company acquisition
NYDC’s flagship Jaywalk Rye whiskey is known for its use of Horton Heirloom rye
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NewsFour Loko advert banned for promoting ‘uncontrolled and irresponsible’ drinking
The ad showed a man with his head tipped back, pouring a Four Loko into his mouth from a height
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NewsCoca-Cola returns as Premier League soft drinks partner
Coca-Cola was previously a sponsor of the competition until 2022
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NewsMorrisons and The Drinks Bureau team up to launch bag-in-box cocktail trio
Each cocktails box contains 10 servings at an abv of 10%
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NewsJonny Wilkinson’s One Living debuts five-strong functional shots range
The range will sit alongside the brand’s kombucha, cold-pressed CBD drinks and water kefir products
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NewsBacardí brings back Breezer in response to ‘strong demand’
Breezer bottles in Zesty Orange, Zingy Lime and Crisp Watermelon are to launch across the on and off-trade from June
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NewsKenco jumps on Dubai chocolate trend with pistachio and chocolate latte launch
The coffee supplier is looking to tap into one of the hottest grocery trends of 2025
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NewsDiageo hints at substantial brand disposals to aid cashflow goals
Offloads would go beyond portfolio trimming seen in recent years, CFO Nik Jhangiani revealed
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NewsDevon cidermaker Sandford Orchards to roll out debut ATL campaign
Ads will appear on billboards and bus sides across the south west during the summer months
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NewsGrind Coffee and Solo eye iced coffee opportunity with new launches
The launches come with ready-to-drink coffee category value having surpassed £300m