All articles by James Beeson – Page 4
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NewsEncirc strike action ends after safety improvements implemented
Redundancies had led to health and safety fears from staff at the bottle manufacturer
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NewsDiageo to spend €400m on new Guinness brewery in Kildare
The Kildare expansion had originally been earmarked for the production of lagers and ales including Hop House 13 and Smithwick’s
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NewsInnocent adds creamy smoothie trio to tap ‘little treat’ culture
The smoothies contain blended fruits and coconut milk to create a ‘luxurious texture’
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NewsJuice shot category value hits £100m as shoppers seek convenient health hacks
Juice shots now account for £3 of every £5 of all incremental growth across total juices and smoothies
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NewsM&S backs mid-strength and tequila in BWS overhaul
Nearly one in four UK consumers were now opting for lower-strength drinks in the summer, M&S said
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NewsLow & no alcohol beer brand Days Brewing acquired by Sunrise Beverages
Days, which describes itself as ‘the UK’s leading independent 0.0% beer brand’ will join a portfolio of brands that includes Curious Brewery, Gipsy Hill Brewing, Wild Beer Co and St Peter’s Brewery
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NewsHeineken bets on functional beer with Outdoor Brewing launch
The beers are 0.0% abv, gluten-free and contain vitamin C and magnesium
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NewsMarcus Rashford unveiled as Volvic brand ambassador
The England and Manchester United forward has teamed up with the Danone-owned water brand ahead of a major summer of sport
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NewsBargain Booze rapped over ad that ‘implied drinking could overcome loneliness’
The advert was intended to be ‘light-hearted and humorous’, Bestway said
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NewsFruit lager the ‘shining saviour’ of beer as sales surge by 50%
Growing demand prompted Tesco to introduce a dedicated bay for fruit lagers in 300 stores last month
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NewsNashi Pear Juice to halt ‘hangover cure’ claims after ASA warnings
Marketing communications cannot claim that a product or service can prevent, treat, or cure human disease
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NewsKenco eyes matcha and iced coffee trends with new launches
Matcha had become a ‘cultural phenomenon’, according to the JDE Peet’s-owned brand
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NewsChivas Regal debuts whisky co-created with Charles Leclerc
The blended whisky has launched on Amazon
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NewsMaison Ferrand UK appoints new managing director
Maison Ferrand’s portfolio of brands includes Planteray Rum, Citadelle Gin, Ferrand Cognac and Mathilde Liqueurs
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NewsQuarter Proof lands Sainsbury’s listing for mid-strength gin alternative
Sales of mid-strength alcoholic drinks are booming, according to a recent Ocado report
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NewsTorabhaig seals grocery debut with first core whisky expression
The distiller’s newly launched core expression is to land in 67 Waitrose stores on 4 May
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NewsHeineken UK appoints new Beavertown Brewery MD in internal reshuffle
Heineken acquired a 49% stake in Beavertown in 2018, snapping up the remaining 51% in 2022
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NewsCosta Coffee and McVitie’s team up for co-branded Jaffa Cake iced coffee RTD
Costa Coffee relaunched its RTD range last summer after sales slid by a quarter in 2024
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NewsSazerac invests in Kendall Jenner’s 818 Tequila brand
Tequila is one of few bright spots in spirits globally
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NewsLipton Teas & Infusions appoints ex-Mars CEO as chair
He spent nine years as CEO of Mars, helping grow sales by 50%