All articles by James Beeson – Page 5
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InterviewsKaren Tyrell: ‘Drinkaware is not a trade association’
As it launches a five-year strategy to tackle alcohol harm, Drinkaware’s CEO rejects any suggestion it should do more to help struggling booze suppliers
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NewsTreasury Wine Estates evolves offer with Squealini spritzes and 19 Crimes Calimocho
It comes amid growing demand for lighter wines and spritzes
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NewsRaising The Glass incubator returns with new name First Pour
A total of 11 brands took part in the incubator programme last year including Sipr Tea, Noffee, In The Loop Drinks and Novel Whisky
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NewsClearspring looks to tap Japanese tea demand with organic hojicha powder
The NPD has launched on Ocado, ahead of a wider retail rollout later this summer
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NewsSuntory Beverage & Food GB&I invests £14.5m in Ribena production
The new site will result in the creation of 12 new full-time jobs and an additional 30 seasonal roles
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NewsDiageo set to cull 150 jobs in Ireland as part of restructure
The Irish government said it had received notice of proposed collective redundancies from Diageo Ireland
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NewsKenco shrinks instant coffee packs by 5% in brand refresh
Kenco said the move was made to ‘better align with shopper missions, while matching 150g and 300g paper refills’
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NewsBacardí takes full ownership of Teeling Whiskey
It comes almost a decade after Bacardí took a minority stake in the business.
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NewsPoppi UK launch accelerates pre and probiotic soda sales boom
Existing pre and probiotic sodas have grown value by almost 350% year on year, with new launch Poppi adding £8.5m in retail sales value to the category
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NewsOne-third of Brits cut back on booze as moderation trend grows
The figures are likely to cause further consternation among alcohol suppliers
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NewsPimentae moves beyond tequila with mezcal margarita launch
The NPD has landed in selected Waitrose and Co-op stores
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NewsLost and Grounded Brewers teams up with Co-op for international lager series
The first release, which is in Co-op stores now, celebrates the US West Coast Pilsner style
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NewsErdinger adds Brauhaus Helles to tap UK demand for continental lager
The launch comes amid growing retailer focus on continental-style lagers
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NewsNorthern Monk founder warns craft beer against chasing fruit lager fad
Fruit lager has outperformed craft in the past year, but Northern Monk is not ‘actively pursuing’ the trend
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NewsMajestic launches wine club subscription with Saturday Kitchen
Three price tiers will be available, ranging from £120 to £200 per quarter
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NewsTimothy Taylor’s defies ale malaise to post sales and profit growth
The topline increase was a marked slowdown from the year prior, however
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NewsJobs lost as AG Barr shuts Fentimans office
A total of seven Fentimans employees have been retained and will continue to work for AG Barr
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NewsDiageo GB boss heads for exit as Dave Lewis restructure begins
Barry O’Sullivan is set to be replaced by Unilever veteran Marc Woodward
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NewsTilray Brands brings Hi*Ball energy drink to UK shoppers
Tilray said consumers were seeking ‘more than basic hydration from soft drinks’
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NewsBelvoir Farm moves into functional soft drinks with Happi launch
The drinks contain no sweeteners or artificial flavourings, instead featuring real fruit juice alongside functional ingredients