All articles by James Beeson – Page 4
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NewsMorrisons adds new ready-to-drink quartet to tap demand for summer cocktails
All of Morrisons’ Cocktail Collection drinks are available on a two for £9 deal
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NewsUK facing ‘hydration confusion’ amid lack of awareness and promotion of healthier drink choices
More than one in six 25 to 34-year-olds believe energy drinks are a healthy choice, according to the survey
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NewsChanelle McCoy Health claims CBD ‘world first’ approval for Pureis oral supplement
The supplier’s Pureis Ultra Pure CBD has received regulatory approval from the Saudi Food and Drug Authority, and confirmation from European regulators that it is safe as a food supplement under EU novel food guidelines.
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NewsThe Great British Drinks Co appoints former Buxton Brewery boss as managing director
The new hire will be charged with reviving the fortunes of brands including Black Sheep, Purity Brewing, Magic Rock and North Brewing.
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NewsCoffee growers facing ‘unprecedented pressure’ from El Niño weather event
Coffee prices were unlikely to spike in the short term, which would force smallholder growers to sell at a loss, Pact Coffee said
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NewsCarlsberg Britvic to produce Sapporo beer for UK market
Sapporo Breweries and Carlsberg Group have penned a joint-venture agreement covering southeast Asia and Hong Kong, as well as a licensing agreement covering the UK and Myanmar
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NewsFreixenet seeks to tap spritz demand with Solare aperitivo launch
Freixenet Solare is made with Spanish lemon, clementine and rosemary, and balanced with a blend of botanicals
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NewsJuice Burst in £1m rebrand and functional hydration NPD
The new look for Juice Burst will be backed by new campaign, ‘It’s not that deep’
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NewsEdrington flags lower demand for ‘high-value prestige’ spirits as sales slide
Edrington said it was operating in a ‘challenging market’
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NewsBuzzBallz swaps out tequila for vodka in Lime ’Rita cocktail
Products on sale online in retailers including Morrisons and Sainsbury’s are still being sold under the previous name Tequila ‘Rita
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NewsPerfectTed seeks to simplify matcha with ceremonial-grade concentrates
The innovation breakthrough came after four years of research, according to PerfectTed
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NewsBrewDog CEO James Taylor steps down
Taylor was appointed as BrewDog CEO in March 2025 and led the Scottish brewer through a restructure and sale earlier this year
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Comment & OpinionHow social media is helping pickle juice mania go mainstream
Pickle products are in high demand, with the first pickle juice drink set to hit UK supermarket shelves next month
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NewsTango brings back ‘You Know When You’ve Been Tango’d’ slogan in £2.7m push
The tagline was first used to advertise the soft drink in the 1990s
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NewsPickle juice trend hits retail as The Pickle House lands Waitrose listing
Demand for pickle juice is being driven by social media, celebrities and athletes
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NewsIan Macleod Distillers slashes production amid global whisky downturn
The supplier said it had experienced ‘significant doulbe-digit’ declines in bulk whisky demand
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NewsNescafé adds Kit Kat and Lion frothy coffee products
The innovations would bring together ‘some of the nation’s favourite confectionery brands with the beloved Nescafé coffee brand’, said Nestlé
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NewsFerrero recalls Nutella Croissants over metal contamination risk
The affected products contain four frozen croissants and carry the batch code L126Z39
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NewsHatch Mansfield seeks new CEO after restructure
MD Ben Knollys is to stand down and will leave the business after 24 years in October
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Analysis & FeaturesBritain’s Biggest Alcohol Brands 2026: reasons to be cheerful
Challenges abound for Britain’s booze brands, but green shoots are appearing – from Gen Z’s increasing take-up to the runaway success of fruit beers and ready-to-drink cans