All Spirits articles – Page 12
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Analysis & FeaturesOut of the ashes: Why pre-pack deals have left drinks suppliers raging
A spate of pre-pack administration deals have left hordes of suppliers out of pocket. How ethical is this so-called ‘phoenix-ing’?
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Comment & OpinionWhat we can learn from Jägermeister’s tech-driven global approach
Technology can free up teams to focus on priorities and challenges that require more creative solutions, says Harry Edmonds, creative director at Mother Design
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NewsEdrington and Beam Suntory call time on UK distribution tie-up
Beam Suntory will now establish its own commercial venture in the UK
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NewsDiageo appoints non-exec director John Manzoni as chair
Manzoni first joined the Diageo board in October 2020
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News‘Bargain hunting’ shoppers won’t make us row back on pricing, Pernod Ricard says
The Beefeater owner has no plans to cut prices to claw back market share
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NewsBottlegreen targets older female shoppers with RTD cocktail trio
The cans will launch in Sainsbury’s and Morrisons from mid-April
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NewsAlcohol duty to be frozen for further six months, Hunt confirms
Alcohol duty had been due to rise by 3% in August
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NewsLewis Hamilton’s alcohol-free agave ‘spirit’ gets UK launch
Hamilton’s Almave brand was created in partnership with Mexican spirits group Casa Lumbre
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Analysis & FeaturesLyle’s lion and Ricky Gervais in the bath: this week in grocery on social media
Unpack the memes and puns of the week on social media across fmcg
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NewsWilliam Grant & Sons to launch De Kuyper ready-to-serve cocktail quartet
The range includes Piña Colada and Espresso Martini serves
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Comment & OpinionAnyone for Pimm’s? Who will buy Diageo’s ‘quintessentially British’ brand?
Owing to its seasonality and lack of global appeal, an overseas buyer for Pimm’s seems unlikely
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NewsIllva Saronno swallows up Engine gin
The Italian company first acquired a stake in Engine in 2021
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Comment & OpinionSustainability in business is simply the right thing to do
Climate change poses an existential threat and we all have a role to play in fighting it, says Chris Fraser, founder of Ellers Farm Distillery
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NewsHalewood sees £33m revenue decline as it refocuses spirits portfolio
Premium drinks player Halewood Artisanal Spirits saw annual losses grow to over £20m amid a refocus on its core UK branded portfolio and the shedding of low-margin products.
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NewsLucozade maker Suntory moves into booze with Japanese RTD brand –196
The brand will make its UK debut in April with a duo of 6% abv ready-to-drink cans
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ProfilesMy Alternative CV: Moth’s Rob Wallis on tinnies, admin and S Club 7
Moth founder Rob went from hand labelling tinnies to being stocked in Waitrose, Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons
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NewsEnotria&Coe signs three-year deal with Bladnoch distillery
Enotria&Coe will work alongside the distillery to expand its portfolio and accelerate the growth of its single malt whisky brand
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NewsBrewDog accused of ‘ripping off’ gin brand with new tequila
Both bottles are similar in colour and design
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NewsScotland to raise minimum unit pricing for alcohol to 65p
It means the cheapest price a bottle of wine can be sold for in Scotland will increase to £6.09
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Comment & OpinionCan posh mixer brands like Fever-Tree survive sliding spirits sales?
Diageo’s interim results last week were yet another sign storm clouds are darkening over the spirits category and will unlikely just blow away