All Low & no alcohol articles – Page 10
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NewsMocktail brand Savyll secures £500k and lands Ocado listing
The London startup received the six-figure backing from angel investors
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NewsDays pours its non-alcoholic beer into cans for first time
Co-founder Duncan Keith called the move a “no-brainer”
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Comment & OpinionChanging the rules for low and no alcohol labelling is a no-brainer even Rishi and Liz can agree on
Reports suggest the threshold for a beer to be classed as ‘no alcohol’ will rise from 0.05% to between 0.5% and 1%, while ‘low alcohol’ will include drinks up to 3%
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NewsLow & no RTD cocktails startup Swish enters market
It claims to offer ‘a menu of reimagined classics’, crafted in collaboration with mixologist Rich Woods
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NewsBax Botanics adds non-alcoholic RTD duo
They are billed as being “perfect for picnics and on-the-go enjoyment”.
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NewsPurity Brewing Co moves beyond beer to launch kombucha range
It has created four flavours – Original, Ginger & Lime, Cranberry and Grapefruit – which the brand said would “demonstrate the versatility of authentically brewed kombucha”
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NewsShandy Shack closes second funding round as revenues accelerate towards £1m
The business will use the £235,000 raised from a group of angel investors to grow its team, including the recruitment of a brand manager joining from Graze in June, support listings with Sainsbury’s and to expand the direct-to-consumer operation.
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NewsNon-alcoholic drinks trade organisation ANBA expands into UK and Europe
Short for the Adult Non-alcoholic Beverage Association, a first chapter of the organisation already operates in North America.
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NewsSomething & Nothing targets US expansion with £1.5m VC backing
Premium seltzer brand Something & Nothing has raised £1.5m in a private investment round to capitalise on growing demand in the US for its range of drinks.
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NewsAccolade Wines launches new alcohol-free wine brand &Then
The NPD would appeal to mid-millennials, who were ‘looking for stylish and contemporary zero-alcohol alternatives’, said Accolade
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NewsGordon’s launches alcohol-free version of its pink gin
The “vibrant” NPD “perfectly balances sweet flavours of raspberry and strawberry blended with tangy redcurrant and the finest distilled botanicals”
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Category ReportThe teetotal gold rush: low & no alcohol drinks category report 2022
The rise in moderation is continuing to boost low & no drinks. Which brands will strike lucky, and which will fail to pan out?
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NewsHardys adds trio of non-alcoholic Zero wines
The wines – Shiraz, Chardonnay and Sparkling – are claimed to retain “more of the aroma, body and flavour of full-strength wine”
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NewsVita Coco launches CBD-infused cola drink into Sainsbury’s
The drink combined coconut water health benefits alongside CBD, which had been claimed to reduce anxiety, said Vita Coco
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Oli Ballantine, national account manager, Days Brewing Co
Oli, who previously worked for Proper, got his first two jobs in food through Young Foodies
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NewsSmall Beer to ramp up brewing capacity as demand for low & no booms
Small Beers has pulled in more than double its £300k target in a new crowdfunding campaign as backers flocked to invest in the fast-growing low ABV craft brand.
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Promotional FeaturesHow to win the sugar reduction challenge
With consumer pressure for food and drink that supports their increasing focus on health and wellbeing, the beverage industry is under pressure to deliver a diverse and well-rounded offer, with reduced sugar, natural ingredients and clean labels. So how can it set itself up for success?
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NewsNirvana Brewery kicks off funding drive to capitalise on boom in overseas demand for low-alcohol beer
The London-based brewery experienced “a spike” in interest from aboard in 2021, with exports rocketing by 550%.
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Comment & OpinionWhat changes to advertising codes mean for no & low-alcohol drinks
CAP and BCAP acknowledged the wording of certain rules threw up barriers for the promotion of low-alcohol drinks, says Brinsley Dresden, partner and head of advertising law at Lewis Silkin
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Comment & OpinionIn an age of inflation, booze brands must be careful in communicating price hikes
Taxation changes, the growth of low & no and booming sales figures mean drinkers will be especially sensitive to change