Caorunn, Balmenach Distillery, gin, spirits,

Speyside super gin

BOUTIQUE spirit Caorunn, distilled in the Balmenach Distillery on Speyside, is now the second-biggest super-premium gin in the UK. Figures just released from the...
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Thatchers enters alcohol-free

DRY January might be over, but many consumers are choosing to moderate their alcohol intake beyond the first month of the year

Packaging up the globe

FOREIGN travel, world cuisine and simple curiosity  encourage interest in beers from around the world and UK distributors are continuing to develop a series...
The new Staropramen six-pack multipack is made from recyclable cardboard.

New format for c-stores

Staropramen launches multipack

Ringing the beer changes?

THINK sports-related Big Night In consumption and you might think beer, pizza, crisps and the like. But while many a c-store might have met...
Belhaven is driving the opportunity for beer and food pairings for the summer.

Belhaven pushes Euros off-trade opportunities

Belhaven reckons retailers can capitalise on consumers seeking fun in the sun with at-home gatherings – especially with Scotland playing in the Euros.
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Badger set on c-store expansion

BADGER Beers has the convenience sector in its sights, as the brewer targets growth for its Fropical Ferret IPA.

Spirits need to chill out to sell more

SPIRITS can benefit from a summer uplift, with customers picking up fractional-sized bottles and cocktail ingredients on their way to parties and barbecues. And...
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New flavour drop for Smirnoff with cherry varient

Diageo has gone back to the fruit bowl for its new Smirnoff variety, Cherry Drop, which launches to the off-trade in February.

Lighter way to enjoy Tennent’s

Tennent's has been rolling out a new low ABV beer in a bid to attract health conscious consumers
Freestar beer

A freedom of choice

Health continues to remain at the forefront of many consumers’ minds, with the Covid-19 pandemic fuelling this to new heights.
Cans of Whitley Neill Rhubarb & Ginger with Ginger Ale and Yuzu & White Strawberry with Lemonade sit in a wicker basket on grass with lemons around the basket.

Whitley Neill enters into RTD market

Gin brand Whitley Neill has moved into the RTDs category for the first time with the launch of two new canned cocktail variants to the market.
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Don’t think low means no says Eisberg

LOW-ALCOHOL wine has become an established category over the last few years, with a large number of brands fighting for shelf space, said Fran...

A high volume cider

BROTHERS Drinks Co will get back to its roots this summer, as the official cider of Glastonbury 2022.
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Lockdown influence on beer consumers

Research reveals change in purchasing habits
Chivas Brothers is trialling an all-electric Volvo truck.

Convenience in Brief | Chivas Brothers, BrewDog and Lidl and Miconex news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that provide insights to convenience retailers about Chivas Brothers, BrewDog and Lidl and Miconex.