All articles by James Beeson – Page 48
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Range PreviewM&S refreshes own-label spirits offer
The retailer has listed 15 new products across vodka, gin, rum, liqueurs and RTD cocktails
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Comment & OpinionDiageo’s ‘Flavour Forecast’ shows how AI can shape future booze NPD
Diageo’s new AI-powered report could help give it the edge against its smaller, more nimble rivals
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NewsDiageo taps AI to predict summer cocktail trends
Diageo said it was already using the findings to inform new product development
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NewsGlobal Brands grows spirits roster with Shanky’s Whip tie-up
The independent drinks company has renewed its focus on spirits in recent months
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NewsInch’s eyes ‘hazy’ cider launch with trademark move
Presently Inch’s makes just one cider – a 4.5% abv medium apple variant
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy would vape brand Lost Mary want to move into food and drink categories?
New Lost Mary trademark applications are paving the way for brand extensions into sweets, ice cream and booze
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NewsCo-op adds more world lager in booze offer shake-up
More low-alcohol and craft beers are also being added
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NewsStarbucks adds trio of RTD protein drinks with coffee
They were designed to ’support active lifestyles’, Starbucks said
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NewsFlash moves into kitchen roll with launch of three-ply duo
Handy Roll and XL Roll have landed in retailers including Morrisons, Tesco, Home Bargains and B&M
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NewsFruit Shoot extends into squash with ‘fruity’ duo
The drinks would ‘offer parents a refreshing alternative’
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NewsBart targets ‘modern foodies’ with new look for herb and spice range
The new designs will phase into retailers from this month
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NewsUeshima Coffee Company makes RTD play with iced duo
The pair aimed to ‘give those with a busy lifestyle a refreshing boost’, UCC said
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NewsLiquid Death appoints ex-Beam Suntory finance lead as CFO
Sadik-Khan would bring 19 years of management and finance experience to the Liquid Death fold
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NewsBrew York recalls Juice Forsyth cans over explosion risk
Consumers should not attempt to drink the beer as the can may explode, Brew York said
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NewsEstrella Galicia in £10m UK marketing drive
The push comprises radio and digital ads, as well as OOH spend
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NewsAsda rolls out canned wine range promising ‘uncompromising value’
The own-label range contains two wine-based cocktail serves
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NewsRadnor Hills appoints fmcg veteran Simon Knight as MD
Knight had been consulting for Radnor for the past two years after being recommended by the Welsh government
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NewsQuarter Proof ups strength of its drinks to 15% abv in ‘strategic’ rebrand
The brand will also next month add Three Grain Spirit to ape vodka
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NewsVault City appoints former Northern Monk duo in senior roles
The duo helped grow revenues at Northern Monk from £3m to £18m, Vault City said
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NewsMargot Robbie’s Papa Salt Coastal Gin to get UK launch
The gin is made at a zero-waste distillery powered by renewable energy





