All articles by James Beeson – Page 33
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NewsSt Austell Brewery moves into low & no-alcohol with Proper Job 0.5% launch
It is the first launch into a new category for the Cornish brewer since 2010
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Comment & OpinionOld Jamaica ginger beer’s ‘retirement’ plans feel like a marketing gimmick
Old Jamaica ginger beer retirement is reminiscent of Heinz’s salad cream PR stunt
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NewsVita Coco credits emerging ‘natural hydration’ trend for double digit sales growth
Sales of Vita Coco in the UK were up by 23% in 2023
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NewsDiageo strikes deal for US non-alcoholic spirits market leader Ritual
Diageo took a minority stake in Ritual via its Distill Ventures incubator in 2020
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NewsCaptain Morgan and Pepsi team up for rum-based RTD
The 5% premix is the first time PepsiCo has lent its flagship brand to a product containing alcohol
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NewsHuel hit by marketing watchdog over Daily Greens health claims
It is far from the first time Huel has found itself on the wrong side of an ASA ruling
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NewsOld Jamaica to be retired in a ‘blaze of glory’
It is not clear why the brand is to be retired, or when the drink will cease to be available
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NewsCockburn’s gets lightweight bottle in major brand overhaul
The rebrand includes a reimaginging of the brand’s heritage logo
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NewsThe Famous Grouse set to change hands as Edrington agrees sale to William Grant & Sons
The UK’s largest scotch whisky is on the move
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NewsGoodrays and CleanCo team up to highlight CBD versatility in Waitrose
Goodrays will be merchandised in the alcohol aisle for the duration of the promotion
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NewsInnis & Gunn founder rails against ‘mirage’ of continental beer marketing
Drinkers should instead consider beers with roots closer to home, founder Dougal Sharp said
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NewsGusbourne warns over lower yield harvest due to poor growing conditions
It follows a record harvest in 2023
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NewsStrike action at Tetley could lead to autumn tea shortage, union warns
Staff were ’being intimidated by management not to go on strike’, GMB claimed
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NewsBrewDog seals new listings for Wonderland Cocktails
An exclusive Chocolate Orange Espresso Martini has rolled into Sainsbury’s
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NewsCost saving and ‘inflation mitigation’ sustains profits at Lucozade Ribena Suntory
The reporting period pre-dates disruption that has hit the supplier this year, however
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NewsTyphoo overhauls supply chain and debuts Fear Free blend
The change will be communicated by an overhaul of Typhoo’s core tea proposition
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NewsASA in clampdown on marketing of CBD to children
Two DTC retailers have been rebuked by the watchdog
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NewsCampari CEO Matteo Fantacchiotti unexpectedly resigns after just five months
A leadership transition committee has been formed to seek a replacement for Fantacchiott
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NewsCoca-Cola to continue alcohol push with Bacardi RTD launch
The NPD will launch in select European markets and Mexico in 2025
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NewsCampari buys stake in Bunnahabhain whisky brand owner CVH Spirits
CVH Spirits also owns scotch whisky brands Tobermory, Deanston and Black Bottle





