All articles by James Beeson – Page 23
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy Liquid Death failed to ‘murder the thirst’ of UK shoppers
The canned water brand is the latest example of a US sensation that flopped overseas
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NewsJameson to introduce Triple Triple tipple to UK shoppers
The whiskey is blended from ex-bourbon, oloroso sherry and sweet chestnut casks
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NewsPernod Ricard mulls sale of Mumm champagne
The Paris-headquartered group is shifting away from wine toward spirits
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NewsJinro Soju festival activation ‘linked brand with sexual activity’
The Jinro Soju festival activation contained a sign with the phrase ‘Easy To Drink, Drink To Link’
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Comment & OpinionSpirit giants Diageo and Pernod Ricard show ‘challenging’ is the new normal
Spirits giants Diageo and Pernod Ricard have both said they can no longer rely on previously outlined sales guidance
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NewsKeystone continues acquisition spree with deal for North Brewing
Keystone has now acquired three beer brands in the space of a week
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NewsLiquid Death to exit UK after sales fail to make a splash
Canned water brand Liquid Death first landed in the UK in 2023 to much fanfare
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NewsCarlsberg grows top and bottom line despite volume softness
Sales slowed significantly in the second half of the year, however
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NewsBenefit Juice to launch new menopause blend in Tesco
A trio of juices are landing in the retailer from May
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NewsMedia Bites 5 February: more Trump tariff fallout, Diageo results, Kantar figures
Trump’s tariffs continue to dominate business headlines for a third day running
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NewsDiageo ‘working round the clock’ to replenish Guinness stocks
Guinness has bucked wider declines in beer, leading to shortage fears
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NewsPepsi adds ‘indulgent’ Strawberries ‘N’ Cream and Cream Soda flavoured colas
The pair of treat-inspired serves would attract Gen Z shoppers to cola, Carlsberg Britvic predicted
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NewsSuntory Global Spirits sets out UK stall with Japanese spirits focus
Its roster includes Japanese whisky brands Yamazaki and Toki, as well as Roku Gin
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy Fever-Tree and Molson Coors are perfect bedfellows
The strategic partnership will enable both parties to benefit from synergies between beer and soft drinks
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NewsPG Tips looks to get relaunch back on track with £2m breakfast push
PG Tips’ relaunch in late 2023 is yet to convince shoppers
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NewsDrip Water secures £4m investment to fuel overseas growth
British TV chef and musician Big Zuu is a co-founder and partner in the brand
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NewsBerry Bros & Rudd to cut roles in response to ‘extremely challenging’ environment
The specialist retailer blamed growing costs, inflation and the increase in NI contributions for the cuts
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NewsKeystone Brewing Group swoops for ailing craft beer brands Fourpure and Magic Rock
Owner In Good Company had ‘fallen into financial difficulties’ said Keystone
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NewsCoca-Cola Europacfic Partners recalls ‘small number’ of soft drinks over chlorate fears
The recall is limited to 6x250ml Appletiser multipacks, and tall imported Coca-Cola and Sprite cans
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NewsHarrison Ford stars in global Glenmorangie campaign
The mini-series depicts the Star Wars actor enjoy ‘the authentic Scottish experience’