Passionate about fruit innovation

Diageo has added some fruit punch to its top-selling vodka brand Smirnoff, through the launch of a new RTD variant.

Fresh look for heritage brand

GORDON’S Gin has a new look. Brand owner Diageo has rolled out new packaging across the Gordon’s range, in a bid to position the gin as a premium brand.
Strongbow

No 9 drinks brand’s dark entry

CHRISTMAS 2013 will be the second festive season for cider market leader Strongbow since its major brand makeover in summer last year and...
Range of drinks options from Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Company and Britvic UK as part of a merger between the two companies.

Carlsberg Britvic launches in massive change for drinks industry

Major drinks companies Carlsberg Marston Brewing Company and Britvic have merged together to deliver the newly launched drinks firm – Carlsberg Britvic.

Celebrating neighbours

Research by wine brand Barefoot has revealed that almost half of UK residents now consider their neighbours friends, a 19% increase from 12 months ago
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Flavours of the moment

CIDER has had a good 12 months and, more recently a good summer of 2014. But that comes on the back of a period...

Mango lands in the UK

White Claw has expanded its UK portfolio with the launch of a new mango variant in time for the summer
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A stout without the alcohol

Fans of Ireland’s most famous stout can now pick up an ABV-free version of Guinness.
A bottle and outer box of Smokehead whisky stand on a table.

Smokehead capitalises on barbecue season with new campaign

Islay whisky brand Smokehead has announced its plans for a new campaign that will sit the whisky alongside barbecues in time for the summer season.

WKD aims to create a rush for blush

SHS Drinks is setting out to attract the new generation of RTD consumers with the launch of WKD Blush. The new line – a 4% ABV,...

A festive dram by the glass

HIGHLAND-based Tomatin Distillery has added to its range of limited-edition Cù Bòcan single malts with the release of a 2006 vintage.

Organically sparkling

ORGANIC wine company Vintage Roots reckons on-trade success of prosecco indicates it will be huge in the off-trade this Christmas. Neil Palmer, director at Vintage...
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Convenience retail’s sporting chance

SPORT has heavily influenced the big-night in scene in recent times with the World Cup and Commonwealth Games, says Kestrel Lager distributor Brookfield Drinks. As...

A corker of a summer ahead

Fruity, lighter wines are in good shape .
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The spirit of innovation

Gin ain’t what it used to be and consumer demand has led to distilleries across the land getting creative with botanicals, flavours and formats.
Mackie's ice creams have increased in popularity across UK and international markets.

Convenience in brief | Mackie’s, Eldorado and PayPoint news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Mackie's of Scotland, Eldorado and JW Filshill, and PayPoint.