All articles by James Beeson – Page 8
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NewsWoodforde’s Brewery hires BWS veteran as CEO
The new hire was most recently managing director at 6 O’clock Gin
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NewsCBD brand Goodrays follows Trip into broader functional drinks
Cans in Zesty Lime & Kiwi and Wild Berry Mix have launched via DTC and in Waitrose and Morrisons
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NewsWaitrose lists ‘world’s first’ instant coffee in 100% cardboard recyclable packaging
Presto has spent two years developing its new instant range of coffee
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NewsBeatBox lands in the UK via distribution tie up with Red Star Brands
BeatBox is the bestselling single container RTD in US convenience outlets
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NewsFootball partnerships help Nemiroff buck wider spirits category malaise
Off-trade sales of Nemiroff vodka have climbed 24% to £6.3m in the past year
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NewsAu Vodka extends into alcohol-free with 0% abv Blue Raspberry
The carbonated soft drink was ’perfect for both parties or chilled nights in,’ according to Au
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NewsAriel advert featuring Peter Crouch banned for ‘unverifiable’ comparisons with competitor brands
The advertisement for Ariel’s ‘The Big One’ laundry pods – seen on 24 April 2025 – featured a man looking confused while looking at a number of ‘laundry additives’
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NewsPepsi follows Doritos with limited-edition gingerbread cola launch
The launch will be supported by in-store activation and sampling
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NewsHeineken announces global head office restructure affecting 400 roles
Further details are set to be revealed at Heineken’s Capital Markets event in Seville on 23 October.
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NewsStock Spirits names Nomad Foods executive president as CEO
Steven Libermann will join the Sierra Tequila brand owner in December
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NewsWhite Rabbit rolls gluten-free chilled pasta trio into retail
The pasta boasted ’a bigger surface area and more bite’ than other shapes, White Rabbit said
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NewsTreasury Wine Estates removes full-year earnings guidance amid China ‘softness’
Sales of its Penfolds label in China had been weaker than anticipated over the past quarter, Treasury said
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NewsPeroni makes ‘difficult decision’ phase out Stile Capri lager in the UK
The Asahi UK-owned brand launched Stile Capri in March 2023
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NewsTrip extends into functional hydration with magnesium and electrolyte powder
The blend contains electrolytes from Himalayan pink salt and coconut water extract
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NewsDamm opens UK brewing outpost following £70m investment
The brewery has a capacity of 1.8 million hectolitres per year
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NewsSainsbury’s revamps own-label BWS offer ahead of Christmas
All of the new lines will be available in stores from 12 October, with some products in stores already
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NewsASA sounds alarm over low & no alcohol advertising after AI-powered review
Some 48% of adverts for alcohol-free brands and products were flagged for potential breaches in the AI-powered trial
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NewsCarlsberg Britvic invests another £20m in expansion at Rugby factory
The move will create 34 new jobs and bring total investment in the site over the past five years to more than £60m
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NewsPatrón XO Cafe makes grocery comeback in Tesco
The decision to discontinue the tipple in 2021 was met with widespread disappointment
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NewsPlenish and Moju add new juice shots as category competition heats up
The juice shots segment will be worth £115m in retail sales value by 2027, according to NIQ forecasts