Alcohol news 5 – Page 3
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NewsFarm Shop & Deli Product Awards 2023 winners announced
Judging panels included retailers and wholesalers such as Booths, Fortnum & Mason and Thyme & Tides
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Mountain Dew prepping for UK launch of alcoholic Hard Mtn Dew
The ‘bold, citrus’ malt-based drink made its US debut last year with an abv of 5% and zero sugar
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Media Bites 12 April: Sainsbury’s/Nectar, Black Sheep Brewery, UK economy
Sainsbury’s has begun offering lower prices on more than 300 items to members of its Nectar loyalty card scheme in a move that will rival Tesco’s Clubcard scheme
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Media Bites 6 April: Co-op, Hilton Food Group, Berry Bros
The papers pick up on the latest annual results from the Co-op this morning.
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Katherine Jenkins launches premium gin brand Cygnet
The brand’s two variants were distilled by sixth-generation distillers Aster and Chris Sadler
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Freestar 0.5% beer brand hits crowdfunding goal in 48 hours
Money from the campaign will be invested to drive further draft listings and support the brand’s retail presence
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Jack Daniel’s and Coke launch co-branded whiskey & cola RTD
The 5% abv drink will hit shelves in UK retailers before rolling into other European markets, Latin America and Asia
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BrewDog CEO James Watt seeking the next $1bn unicorn brands
James Watt partners with Crowdcube to launch new investment model that aims to create ‘the next generation of unicorns’
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BrewDog appoints Chris Fielden as chief supply chain officer
Fielden will join the business in mid-May, leaving his current role as supply chain director for Eat Real and Proper supplier Warp Snacks
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City snapshot: Chapel Down sales fizz as it shifts record volumes of premium sparkling wine
English wine maker Chapel Down has registered a record year as sales of traditional method sparkling wine boomed.
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Diageo names Debra Crew as new CEO as Ivan Menezes steps down
Menezes has decided to retire on 30 June 2023 after 10 years running the spirits giant, to be replaced by current COO Crew
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Humza Yousaf urged to salvage Scotland's DRS or risk wasting £100m
A raft of manufacturers including AG Barr, Britvic and Coca-Cola urged the new leader to make the scheme a “top priority” as the new SNP leader
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Seven Brothers Brewing Co launches co-branded craft beer duo with Aldi
Watermelon Wheat Beer (4.5% abv) and Passion Fruit Pale (5% abv) will land on shelf nationwide from early April
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Waitrose renews wine and spirits logistics deal with Wincanton
The contract extends the partnership between Waincanton and Waitrose for a further five years
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Heineken grows Strongbow Ultra cider lineup with Apple variant
Ultra Apple (4% abv) provides 24.2kcals per 100ml – 36% fewer than Strongbow’s core apple cider
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City snapshot: C&C Group profits rise despite ‘challenging trading backdrop’
Drinks supplier C&C Group has announced its full year profits will be in line with revised expectations and it will recommence dividend payments despite a ‘challenging trading backdrop’
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Heinz teams up with Absolut to launch vodka pasta sauce
The innovation was inspired by Gigi Hadid’s spicy vodka pasta recipe, which went viral after the supermodel posted it to Instagram and TikTok in 2020
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Delevingne sisters’ Della Vite secures investment from La Hechicera founders
Della Vite, launched by Chloe, Poppy and Cara Delevingne in 2020, secured more than £3m in an investment round led by the founders of premium rum brand La Hechicera
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City snapshot: British Honey Co calls in administrators
Listed producer of honey and spirits British Honey Co has announced its intention to appoint administrators following the failure to raise critical funds
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Nice nears £1m in crowdfunding round to boost wine-on-tap offering
The canned wine startup has raised almost £1m from the crowd to boost the on-trade channel and invest in NPD
