All articles by James Beeson – Page 5
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NewsCarlsberg scientists discover gene responsible for crop sprouting losses
Pre-harvest sprouting of cereal crops is becoming more common amid unpredictable weather
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NewsHallgarten Wines managing director to step down after 16-year tenure
Bewes will not be directly replaced by a new managing director, but instead by two boards with delegates from both the Hallgarten and Coterie senior team
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NewsEden Mill Distillery acquired from administration after accruing ‘significant debt’
Ruby Capital has purchased the assets of Eden Mill, including its St Andrews distillery and namesake gin and whisky brands.
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NewsAlcohol-free brewer Drop Bear lands supermarket debut with Morrisons
The listing was a ‘breakthrough moment’ for Drop Bear Beer Co, according to its co-founder
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NewsNestlé in £28m investment to boost instant coffee sachet capacity
Nestlé Dalston has been producing Nescafé Frothy Coffee products since 1962
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NewsBruichladdich launches ‘world’s first’ quadruple distilled single malt whisky
Just 2,400 bottles of Bruichladdich’s new tipple have launched via DTC
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NewsEnglish winery Bolney to launch debut TV ad
The spot will air across ITV, C4 and Sky and VOD from 24 November.
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Comment & OpinionWhat, no gin? EU ruling will force low & no brands to get creative
In a landmark ruling, the EU’s Court of Justice has ruled that non-alcoholic drinks cannot ride off the coattails of gin’s established reputation
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NewsNon-alcoholic drinks cannot be called gin, EU court rules
The EU ruling is likely to affect any UK suppliers exporting to the bloc
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NewsBolle unveils ‘world’s first’ lees-aged non-alcoholic wine
The wine spends nine months sur lie, allowing it to develop ’a distinctive brioche character’
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NewsJam Shed takes to TV in £2m push featuring wine influencer Tom Gilbey
Gilbey last year labelled Jam Shed ‘the most disgusting wine I’ve ever put in my mouth’
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NewsCaribbean rum Canerock lands Sainsbury’s listing
The 40% abv tipple is designed to be supped neat, over ice or in a mule cocktail
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NewsPatak’s and Blue Dragon partner with Tesco for world food NPD spree
A total of 18 new products from Blue Dragon and 13 from Patak’s will roll into stores from mid-November
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NewsAlcohol suppliers expecting duty hike in upcoming budget
Major alcohol trade groups headed to Parliament to lobby exchequer secretary Dan Tomlinson yesterday
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NewsSol unveils ‘heritage’ inspired rebrand after off-trade sales slide
The new-look Sol lager will roll out across global markets in the coming months
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NewsNon-alcoholic beer brand Mash Gang seals grocery debut with Waitrose
Mash Gang is part of the non-alcoholic beverage group DioniLife
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NewsDiageo pledges up to £5m to restore Scotland’s peatlands
Peat is a crucial component in many scotch whiskies, giving them a distinctive smoky aroma and taste
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NewsGarage Barcelona launches €200k crowdfunding campaign for UK grocery push
The supplier was approached by a major multiple this summer
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NewsFoster’s strength slashed to 3.4% abv amid persistent sales declines
The move comes with Foster’s sales in double-digit decline in the off-trade
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NewsNichols ends CFO hunt by hiring former Sainsbury’s and Asda executive
The new hire will join the soft drinks supplier in April 2026 from THG