All articles by James Beeson – Page 9
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NewsGrind rapped over ‘misleading’ coffee pods advert after Nestlé complaint
The ad compared prices ‘per month’ but did not make the basis of the comparison between brands clear, the ASA said
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NewsCCEP in leadership shuffle as Stephen Moorhouse promoted
An Vermeulen takes the reins as GM having spent 25 years with CCEP in a number of leadership roles
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NewsMythos debuts ‘Greek-style’ lager for renewed UK push
Mythos joins a growing cohort of world lagers produced locally and at a lower strength for the UK market
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NewsSt Patrick’s Day: Murphy’s off-trade sales pass £10m as stout boom continues
Murphy’s has been bought by over half a million shoppers since its relaunch last year, Worldpanel data shows
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NewsTilray strikes deal for BrewDog US assets
The transaction is set to close by the end of Tilray’s fiscal fourth quarter in May
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NewsBudweiser Brewing Group downplays winding-up petition filed by crop supplier
BBG was ‘working to resolve the matter as a priority’, a spokesman said
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NewsAlcohol-free beer added to UK inflation basket
Several investigations have found the price of booze-free beer is rising faster than that of its alcoholic counterpart
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NewsIrn-Bru adds ‘nostalgic’ ice cream flavour to core range
The NPD will sit under Irn-Bru’s recently rebadged sugar-free range Irn-Bru Zero
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NewsLiving Things lands investment from European spring water supplier Spadel Group
Neither party disclosed the amount invested by Spadel Group, or the size of its ticket
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NewsPukka brews up new blends to tap functional drinks trend
The duo would ‘meet fast‑rising consumer needs’, according to Pukka Herbs supplier Lipton Teas & Infusions UK & Ireland
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NewsLondon Essence launches tonic without sugar or artificial sweeteners
The NPD would ‘cater to shoppers seeking health-conscious choices’ supplier Carlsberg Britvic said
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NewsBrewer Thornbridge returns to profit as cask beer sales surge
Turnover at Thornbridge increased by 12.9% to £17.3m in the year to 30 June 2025
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NewsBudweiser Brewing Group CEO Brian Perkins exits for new AB InBev role
Perkins’ replacement was not immediately confirmed by Budweiser Brewing Group
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NewsJohnnie Walker adds ‘accessible’ Red Soul whisky as Diageo kicks off affordability drive
Diageo is seeking to strengthen its portfolio at an entry-level price-point under new CEO Dave Lewis
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NewsFunctional soft drinks outshone low & no-alcohol in Dry January, data shows
Across cola, flavoured carbonates, lemonade, sports and energy, functional variants grew by 28.5% to £11.3m in January,
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NewsPlenish rolls out ingredient-led rebrand and ‘biggest ever’ campaign
It comes with Plenish having outpaced broader category growth in juice shots
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NewsTilray CEO: BrewDog deal is only a bargain if we can make it work
Tilray CEO Irwin Simon told The Grocer the price Tilray paid reflected the precarious financial position BrewDog found itself in
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NewsGlobal Brands steps up innovation pipeline with Asuki and Nottari liqueurs
Both Asuki and Nottari are available now via DTC
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NewsInch’s confirms Reserve ‘premium’ apple cider launch
The Grocer broke the news of Inch’s Reserve’s forthcoming rollout earlier this year
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NewsPowerade eyes ‘Plus’ functional line extension
It is unclear which added functional benefits Powerade would seek to add under a ‘Powerade Plus’ line extension