All articles by James Beeson – Page 3
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NewsKahlúa takes on Baileys with Coffee Cream liqueur ‘made for early evening occasions’
The NPD is made with 100% arabica coffee beans, real cream and Kahlúa’s signature rum and coffee liqueur
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NewsJose Cuervo accused of plagiarism over Inconvenience Store pop-up
Jose Cuervo supplier Proximo Spirits UK said the similarities were ‘a genuine coincidence’
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NewsBiona taps functional beverages trend with trio of new launches
Nearly one in four new product launches across food and drink now contains a functional claim, Mintel’s Global New Products Database shows
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NewsHot summer sparks return to growth for fruit cider
The resurgence was being driven by ‘warm weather, major sporting occasions and people spending more time together’, according to fruit cider brand Kopparberg
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NewsErdinger plots alcohol-free expansion in UK grocery
Erdinger Alkoholfrei now accounts for around a third of all Erdinger sales globally
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NewsSale to Sazerac was a ‘natural next step’: Au Vodka founder
Sazerac, meanwhile, reiterated the deal would enable it to expand in the UK spirits market
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NewsHydration challenger Punchy lands investment from Belvoir Farm
The two businesses have worked together for over three years, with Belvoir acting as Punchy’s main co-packing partner
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NewsDiageo backs mid-strength with Gordon’s, Smirnoff and Captain Morgan launches
The 20% abv spirit drinks were a response to moderation trends including ‘zebra striping’ and ‘coasting’, Diageo said
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NewsEnglish whisky secures ‘landmark’ Geographical Indication status
The milestone comes after more than six years of campaign work by the English Whisky Guild
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News‘No evidence’ low & no drinks act as a gateway to alcohol: Club Soda report
The government is currently considering measures to regulate access to alcohol-free beers, wines and spirits to under-18s as part of its 10-Year Health Plan
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NewsDiageo workers in Scotland back strike action over job losses
Diageo has so far declined to say how many jobs it is cutting in the UK
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NewsDoritos brings high-protein range to UK shoppers
The UK rollout follows the launch of Doritos Protein in the US in February
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NewsCalls for alcohol duty cut grow ahead of budget
It has called for a cut alcohol duty to help boost British businesses, create jobs, give consumers a reprieve and bolster Treasury funds.
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NewsTaylors taps reduced caffeine trend with Half Caff launch
The NPD is made from a blend of half-caffeinated and half-decaffeinated speciality-grade arabica coffees
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NewsPimentae rolls out tequila-based espresso martini in Morrisons
The NPD combines Mexican tequila, espresso coffee and coffee liqueur
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NewsHawkstone and Wildfarmed join forces to launch regeneratively farmed Wildthing Lager
The partnership comes amid a busy year for both businesses
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NewsPepsiCo launches better-for-you Wow snacking brand from Wotsits and Snack a Jacks
Wow had been developed as a solution for parents seeking healthier snacks, PepsiCo said
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NewsTesco bets on Asian flavours in frozen range revamp
The refresh spans both own label and branded, with products landing in freezers nationwide from this week
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NewsBlue Nun wine returns to UK with Ocado listing
Blue Nun remains the bestselling German wine brand of all time
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NewsJelly Belly to make UK grocery return via Fox’s Burton’s tie-up
The sweets are launching initially in Sainsbury’s ahead of a wider rollout in Morrisons and Home Bargains