Quality better than quantity

CONSUMERS are drinking less cider but spending more, with volumes down but the demand for quality up, says Aston Manor Cider. And it says this...

Scottish Government set to give Minimum Unit Pricing update

A HOLYROOD health minister is due to tell MSPs this afternoon what the Scottish Government's proposals are for alcohol Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP).

Launching more sparkle

CONSUMERS are increasingly choosing prosecco instead of Champagne for their celebrations, says International Brands Limited. The firm has added two new varieties to its...

Malts in a makeover

GLENGOYNE Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky has introduced new looks for two of the whiskies in its core range. Glengoyne’s 10 Year Old and 12...
Pernod Ricard Christmas portfolio including Absolut Vodka, Beefeater London Blood Orange gin, Jameson Irish whisky and Plymouth gin

Demand is growing for gin and Irish whiskey

Keeping up with festive change THERE are certain drinks that have always been associated with Christmas. A Buck’s Fizz at breakfast while opening presents, a glass...
Annabel Thomas, the chief executive and co-founder of Nc’nean Distillery.

One million for Nc’nean

Scotch whisky distillery Nc’nean has raised more than £1 million through a successful crowdfunding campaign
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Brands yes but not so cheap?

WINE shoppers are very different to those in other fast-moving consumer goods categories, according to wines giant Treasury Wine Estates. Including a very wide variety...

A Rouge addition

Edrington has extended its Courvoisier De Luxe series with a new launch for the cognac brand.
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The touch and feel of Sweden’s summer

THE pleasures of the Swedish life are back on the agenda for Nordic flavoured-cider brand Rekorderlig in its 2014 summer marketing activity. Linsey Adams,...
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Four Loko launches Hawaii flavour

Launch takes the flavour range of the no1 RTD brand in Scotland to 10 Four Loko has launched a new tropical flavour of its...
Absolut Passion Fruit

A passion for flavour

Pernod Ricard has launched Absolut Passionfruit available in a 70cl format

Booze-free gin launches

CONSUMERS are increasingly cutting back on their alcohol intake, so it seems fitting that an alcohol-free gin should land in the UK this summer.

Low and no-alcohol support from Heineken

Heineken is set to boost up more low and no alcohol options across the off-trade with recognisable and trusted brands as well as a TV presence.

Cashing in on Dad’s big day

DRINKS distributor Maxxium UK reckons this month’s Father’s Day provides an excellent sales opportunity for convenience retailers and the firm is urging store owners...
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Dutch firm rides into UK market

MANCHESTER-based drinks importer Morgenrot has bolstered its low alcohol range with two new SKUs

Easy supper

Mash Direct is gearing up for Burns Night with the launch of a new range that’s tailor-made for the celebration