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Medahuman founder Adam Feldheim on "what to drink when you’re choosing not to drink"
The UK’s CBD market is now the second-largest in the world and following a period of regulatory red tape, the Association for the Cannabinoid Industry claims that the UK now has the most evolved regulatory framework for CBD in the world. Coupled with a growing consumer trend away from alcohol, CBD-infused functional beverages could be set to explode this year.
Adnams launches high-strength gin designed for low alcohol serves
Suffolk-based distillery Adnams has launched a high-strength gin distilled with ten times the botanicals to give the flavour of a full serve in a 2.5ml measure.
Brands Report 2022: How We Did It
Brands Report editor Hamish Smith explains the methodolgy behind the report's polling system.
UK government announces £1bn fund for England’s hospitality sector
Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has announced measures to support England’s hospitality sector this festive period as Omicron cases rise.
Illva Saronno launches Engine gin in the UK
Italian spirits company, Illva Saronno has launched the craft organic gin brand, Engine in the UK.
UK industry groups appeal to the government for support as customers cancel bookings
Politicians and industry groups are urging the UK government to provide financial support to firms impacted by the rising Covid cases.
Esporão partners with Hatch Mansfield for UK distribution
Portuguese wine producer, Esporão, has announced its partnership with Hatch Mansfield as their UK distributor.
Moët Hennessy launches WhistlePig sales and marketing drive in the UK and Europe
Luxury drinks company Moët Hennessy and WhistlePig have launched a full sales and marketing drive in the UK and Europe this month, following the announcement of their partnership last year.
Ecommerce alcohol sales expected to grow by 66% over the next five years
Online sales of alcoholic beverages in 16 key global markets will increase by 66% over the next five years, according to projections from IWSR.
AB InBev agrees 20-year deal to replace Heineken as JD Wetherspoon's largest supplier
AB InBev has signed a 20-year deal to replace Heineken as the main beer supplier to UK pub giant JD Wetherspoon.
Guinness launches at-home draught tap
Guinness has announced the limited first release in the UK of a draught tap for homes this Christmas.
Mastiha brand Axia launches in the UK
Axia spirit, the world’s first extra-dry Mastiha spirit, has been released in the UK following launches in Greece and the US.
Fok Hing Gin warned over offensive branding
Fok Hing Gin has fallen foul of the industry-funded UK drinks industry watchdog for using offensive language.
Tackling the modern challenges of bulk wine distribution
Logistics companies within the global drinks industry have been battered by an unprecedented confluence of headwinds during the past 18 months.
Inflation looms for alcohol industry
Central banks are coming under increasing pressure to hike interest rates after inflation soared across the globe.
On 1 February 2022 Spiribam, the spirit division of Groupe Bernard Hayot, will open its proprietary operations in the UK for Rhum Clément, Bounty Rum, Chairman’s Reserve and Admiral Rodney.
Monaghan wins first Flor de Caña Rum Sustainable Cocktail Challenge
Manachain Monaghan from the UK has been crowned global champion of Flor de Caña Rum’s Sustainable Cocktail Challenge with his ‘Steamship’ cocktail.
RTD category volume share forecasted to double in next five years
Demand for ready-to-drink (RTD) products continues to grow amongst consumers, with the category expected to account for 8% of total beverage alcohol by 2025 according to a new report from IWSR Drinks Market Analysis.
Streaming platform Spirits Network seeking UK bartenders for new cocktail competition
New York-based media company NBTV Studios has announced the UK launch of streaming platform, Spirits Network, and is inviting UK bartenders to audition for its inaugural programme, Shake Off.
Drinks Trust to host Cream of the Crop auction
Industry charity The Drinks Trust is holding its first annual charity auction, ‘Cream of the Crop’, to raise funds for those who produce and pour drinks across the UK.
UK gin producers lobby for tax break
UK gin producers have called upon Chancellor Rishi Sunak to freeze duty on spirits after revealing that exports have plummeted 35% as a result of the pandemic.
Tiempo Tequila launches with limited-edition first batch
Tiempo Tequila has debuted its first limited-edition batch of Reposado Cristalino Tequila in the UK.
Hatch Mansfield appoints new MD after McGrath becomes chairman
Hatch Mansfield managing director Patrick McGrath MW is stepping up to the newly created role of chairman.
London Cocktail Week 2021 trade schedule released
London Cocktail Week has once again been extended to the whole month of October for 2021 and the full trade schedule has been released.
Bushmills unveils The Causeway Collection 2021
Irish whiskey producer Bushmills has unveiled a collection of 12 rare single malts aged in a variety of casks.
Pernod Ricard to acquire The Whisky Exchange
Pernod Ricard has announced the acquisition of online retailer The Whisky Exchange for an undisclosed fee.
The Fernet-Branca Barback Games returns to London Cocktail Week
Fernet-Branca has announced that after a year’s hiatus, the Barback Games will return to London Cocktail Week for a third time, on 28th October.
Vocation Brewery unveils major redesign
UK craft brewer Vocation has invested in a redesign for its entire range.
Pernod Ricard UK has highlighted the consumer trends accelerated by the last 18 months and urged retailers to “capitalise on the huge opportunity within premium spirits and wines this Christmas”.
Edrington UK to host trade events series for London Cocktail Week
Edrington UK has announced a series of workshops and events for the London trade as part of October’s London Cocktail Week.
Icelandic beer brand Eico launches in UK
Icelandic beer brand Eico has launched in the UK which is made with water from glacial melt.
Alcohol-free beer brand Lucky Saint has launched in cans across the UK following its successful roll out in draught and bottle formats.
Kirker Greer Spirits launches Japanese brand Ukiyo
Kirker Greer Spirits has launched a new Japanese spirits brand called Ukiyo which features two gins and a rice vodka coming soon.
Camden launches beer made with Marmite
Camden Town Brewery has partnered with Marmite to launch a new limited edition beer which uses the popular spread in its brewing process.
Amber Beverages launches pineapple-infused tequila in UK
Amber Beverages will launch the first new tequila from Fabrica de Tequilas Fino in the UK after the group’s recent acquisition of the distillery in Jalisco, Mexico.
London Cocktail Week adds new Covent Garden hub
Wristbands are now available for London Cocktail Week 2021 which will once again be extended for the entire month of October.
ZX Ventures: Tracking tastes in innovation
A direct-to-consumer site allowed AB InBev’s global investment and innovation group to continue gathering vital consumer feedback during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Luigi Bosca focuses on producing world-class Cabernet Sauvignon
The man who helped establish Malbec as Argentina’s flagship grape is now bidding to showcase the country’s potential as a producer of world-class Cabernet Sauvignon.
Domino Communications launches intern programme with The Drinks Trust
UK drinks public relations agency Domino Communications and The Drinks Community – the professional members platform from The Drinks Trust – have launched an internship for those working in the hospitality and drinks industry.
Pornstar Martini inventor Douglas Ankrah passes
Douglas Ankrah, the inventor of the Pornstar Martini and creator of Soho’s LAB Bar has sadly passed away.
Pernod Ricard UK launches wine brand for dog lovers
Pernod Ricard UK has launched Leaps & Bounds, a new range of Australian wines inspired by dogs.
VSPT Wine Group has seen an 11% increase in sales for Q2 to maintain its number one spot in the Chilean market.
Diageo sees a strong future for direct-to-consumer sales
Diageo expects direct-to-consumer sales to grow rapidly and emerge as an important part of the business in the years ahead.
US wine tariffs threaten UK market shape
The UK’s most popular wines could disappear from supermarket shelves and pubs after the government proposed a 25% tariff on all wine imports from the US.
Back in 2002 celebrity chef Jamie Oliver launched Fifteen, a restaurant made up of a team of trainee chefs from underprivileged backgrounds.
Prosecco steps up sustainable practice
The volatile symptoms of climate change are looming larger over the wine world, Oli Dodd investigates.
Trivento named as the world’s best-selling Argentine wine brand
Trivento has been revealed as the world’s best-selling Argentine wine brand in a report by IWSR Drinks Market Analysis.
Moët Hennessy launches Volcan De Mi Tierra tequila in the UK
Tequila brand Volcan De Mi Tierra has launched its Blanco and Cristalino expressions in the UK.
UK bar group reports record sales since reopening
British bar operator Arc Inspirations has reported that sales have increased by 35% compared to 2019 since it resumed trading in May.
Master of Malt predicts future drinking trends
Online retailer Master of Malt has unveiled three key trends that could define the spirits industry during the next year.
