Make it a party for everyone
IT’S now virtually impossible to ignore alcohol-free alternatives during the festive season
Some crafty new brews
NORTH Yorkshire brewery, Rooster’s Brewing Company, is set to launch six new small-batch beers following an £850,000 investment in a new brewery and taproom.
Fruit still rising
CIDER may have begun to struggle after an impressive boom but fruit cider brand Kopparberg argues the key young adult products within cider category...
Seltzer from Bud
Budweiser Brewing Group has entered the seltzer category with the launch of a new range under its Bud Light brand
Sun shines on off sales
GROWTH for barbecue occasions in the UK was huge during the pandemic.
Growth on horizon for Avallen
FRANCE-based spirits brand Avallen Spirits has secured a global distribution deal to bolster its international presence.
Wine not try alcohol free?
HARDYS has just launched its first ever alcohol-free chardonnay in response to what Accolade Wines sees as growing demand for low or no alcohol alternatives.Â
Growth of gluten free
TENNENT Caledonian has launched Gluten Free T, a 5% abv premium gluten-free lager in selected Tesco stores.
Keith Lugton, Tennent Caledonian master brewer, said: “Gluten...
Alcohol free gin arrives
Diageo has launched a new alcohol-free gin under its Gordon’s brand
World of expressions
New Scotch Single Malts have launched as part of Berry Bros & Rudd’s latest seasonal collection.
Hive Mind sparkling mead cans roll out to M&S stores
Welsh mead brewer Hive Mind has taken a significant step forward in the retail space with the launch of its Sparkling Mead products in M&S stores.
Convenience retail chiefs voice fears over MUP increase to 65p
Convenience retail leaders are warning that the rise in alcohol minimum unit pricing (MUP) will hit struggling stores and communities, and lead to more crime.
Scotland’s Top Alcohol Brands: 6 & 7
Spotlight on the No. 6 and No.7 top Scottish alcohol brands of 2022 including craft beer producers BrewDog and Innis & Gunn.
Vault City rolls out Last Christmas Wham sour
Edinburgh-based sour beer brewery Vault City has rolled out a festive brew inspired by a duo of 80s favourites with its Last Christmas sour beer.
Tennent’s launches Light brand in 440ml multipack format
The Light version will now be available in 4x440ml can packs and a 10x440ml pack.
Tennent’s Light brand, which is 3.4% ABV and gluten-free, is...
White Claw aims for healthy sales
Bosses for the hard seltzer White Claw believe retailers can capitalise on the demand from younger drinkers for lower-calorie options.
