All Low & no alcohol articles – Page 8
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Analysis & FeaturesIs the low & no beer category hitting a saturation point?
Freestar’s wind-down has cast a cloud over the category’s future.
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Promotional FeaturesWhy the rise of alcohol-free and low-alcohol drinks cannot be ignored
With the low- & no-alcohol category gaining increasing traction in the UK, retailers cannot ignore the trend, as consumers are demanding more varied drinks options to fit in with a broader set of occasions. And trusted brands are the backbone of that growth, says Diageo.
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NewsMash Gang eyes moves into non-alcoholic spirits and coffee
Founder Jordan Childs said the company planned to launch a small batch non-alcoholic spirit in January 2024
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NewsAlcohol-free beer brand Freestar to wind down
Co-founder Felix von Hurter said Freestar had been unable to hit the volumes needed to reduce the cost of buying its beer
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NewsInfinite Session founders step into alcohol with light beer venture
Alchol-free brewer Infinite Session to launch first alcoholic brand
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NewsDiageo and Waitrose team up to grow space for alcohol-free
The new dedicated bay will stock 70 low & no-alcohol drinks and will not be limited to Diageo SKUs
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Comment & OpinionWhat more would mandatory calorie labelling on alcohol packaging do?
Health groups demand alcohol labelling information that is already there for most
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Analysis & FeaturesOur top social media picks from the Grocer Gold Awards 2023
Did your Grocer Gold Awards 2023 social post grab the limelight?
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NewsM&S Food wins Grocer of the Year for the first time in its history
Ultimate accolade caps a great night in which M&S CEO Stuart Machin also received the coveted Grocer Cup
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NewsGrocer Gold Awards 2023: Drinks brand of the year
Alcohol-free brand Lucky Saint succeeds with £10m raise – and its own pub
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Analysis & FeaturesAll you need to know about the new UK alcohol duty system
The government’s new alcohol duty system will tax alcohol based on abv, not a drink’s classification as per the current method
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NewsBelvoir Farm plans innovation drive after installing £1.7m canning line
Packing 50,000 cans per hour, the line will allow Belvoir to roll out 250ml can formats of three of its RTD mocktails
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NewsFrench 0.0% wine brand Moderato makes UK debut
Four variants – Red, White, Rosé and Sparkling – will launch next month
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NewsLA Brewery lands Nando’s deal to offer Citrus Hops kombucha
LA Brewery makes drinks using a natural fermentation process with blends of tea, plants and flowers
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ProfilesMy Alternative CV: CleanCo’s Connie Doak on jockeys, Bali and being red in the face
’There’s still a lot of barriers in the way in terms of how we activate in store. I think we should rip up all the rules and just start from scratch’
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Comment & OpinionThe challenges and rewards of remote working as a startup
There have been many changes since I founded Caleño, a range of tropical non-alcoholic spirits created to bring a Latina fiesta vibe, in 2019
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NewsBlake Lively’s soft drink brand Betty Buzz makes UK debut
The mixers, which contain real fruit juice and no artificial ingredients, are available in five variants
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NewsWolf Blass launches 0.5% abv Zero wine range
‘We recognise there is sizeable and growing demand for low & no products in the UK,’ said the brand
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ProfilesMy Alternative CV: Jump Ship Brewing’s Sonja Mitchell on tearooms, sailing and Meryl Streep
’I saw Oasis playing at a small gig in Bouremouth and fell in love with the mosh pit, and Liam Gallagher’
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InterviewsLucky Saint: ‘we want to be to alcohol-free what Guinness is to stout’
The Lucky Saint’s pub is all about promoting the booze-free brand. Over a pint, its founder and MD discuss their plans