All articles by James Beeson – Page 9
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NewsWine bottle shortage avoided as Encirc workers agree new pay deal
Wine drinkers can sleep easy after a possible shortage was averted
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NewsFresh warning issued over ‘dangerous’ counterfeit Glen’s vodka
The fake vodka contained the chemical isopropyl, which could be harmful if consumed, FSS said
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NewsRémy Cointreau raises full-year profit guidance as tariff threat recedes
The Cointreau liqueur maker said sales in the three months of its financial year grew by 5.7% – well ahead of analysts’ expectations
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NewsMajestic backs project to build ‘UK’s largest urban winery’ by Vagabond Wines
The winery will have a production capacity of up to 100,000 bottles per year
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat Trip adult soft drink ad ban means for future of functional claims
Trip’s claims landed it in hot water with the ASA. As more brands focus on mental health, what exactly are they allowed to say?
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NewsIreland confirms delay to alcohol health warning labels
Legislation had been due to come into force from next May
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NewsElla Eyre invests in CBD drinks brand Intune
Eyre has also played an active role in a packaging refresh for the brand
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NewsJuice inflation squeezes profits at Purity Soft Drinks
The cost of orange and apple juices have dragged on margins at the Juice Burst supplier
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NewsRefresco appoints Nestlé veteran as CEO
He joins the private equity-backed Refresco after a distinguished 28-year stint at Nestlé
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NewsCoca-Cola appoints Africa boss as new lead in Europe
Luisa Ortega had done an ‘outstanding’ job in Africa, said Coca-Cola COO Henrique Braun
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NewsOssett Brewery completes leadership shake-up with production and sales hires
The West Yorkshire-based brewer has appointed Matt Howgate and Rich Nelson as its head of production and head of sales
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NewsEx-Twinings buyer launches new-to-market Albion Tea brand
Its lineup of teas – which come in recyclable tinplate caddies and eco-friendly refill pouches – have rolled out DTC
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NewsMid-strength spirits brand Quarter Proof closes £1.3m funding round
Funds will be used to accelerate expansion plans in the UK, US and other international markets
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NewsDioniLife launches new-to-market agave and aperitif brands in non-alcoholic spirits play
The liquids have been ‘crafted from scratch to offer the flavor, depth, texture and complexity consumers and bartenders expect’
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NewsLucky Saint insists its Unfiltered Lager is still brewed in Germany
Lucky Saint said it had previously been clear that its Hazy IPA and Lemon Lager were produced in the UK
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NewsSwansea City Football Club plots Snoop Dogg beer launch
It has applied to register the trademark ‘Drop It Like Its Hops’ with the Intellectual Property Office
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NewsBrits spending less than £20 a month on booze at home: data
Just over 38% of Brits spend between £1-£19 per month on alcohol, while 11% typically spend nothing
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NewsIreland to ‘delay introduction of alcohol health warnings’
The labelling requirements were set to be introduced from May 2026
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Comment & OpinionMarket reaction shows Diageo was right to ditch Crew as CEO
The tenure of Diageo boss Debra Crew will mostly be recalled with disappointment and her departure should come as no surprise