Trio join Global’s portfolio
Global Brands Limited, known for VK and All Shook Up alcohol brands, has announced the purchase of the Hooch, Hooper’s and Reef brands from Molson Coors.
Rainbow revolution
THE launch of the new Absolut Colours bottle celebrates the brand’s connections to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community, according to owner Pernod...
Convenience in brief | Talysis, Budweiser and PayPoint news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Talysis, Budweiser and PayPoint.
The spirit is willing
BEER and cider giant Heineken reckons the new spirit beers sub-category could be worth £200m by 2016.
The firm says its beer in the segment,...
Eastern flavour for gin brand
MIDDLE Eastern flavours are at the heart of the latest gin launch from Opihr.
Damm to distribute Kirin Ichiban across the UK
Spanish brewer Damm has been announced as the UK distributor for the Japanese premium beer brand Kirin Ichiban, bringing an authentic option to the off-trade.
American connection for new Orkney expression
PERNOD Ricard UK has launched Scapa Skiren, a new whisky from its Orkney-based Scapa distillery.
Available to the UK off-trade now, Scapa Skiren is exclusively...
Liqueur new look
WHISKY Liqueur Drambuie has launched a new bottle. William Grant & Sons, which acquired the brand in 2014, says the new look illustrates Drambuie’s...
Aspall Cyder is set to elevate the cider category this summer
Premium cider brand Aspall Cyder has kicked off a new marketing campaign to help position the brand as a go-to option for consumers for "elevated social occasions".
Christian Drouin gets Experimental with Scotland
Calvados producer Christian Drouin has helped to keep the spirit of the Auld Alliance alive with its new release in the Experimental series, Arran Angels.
An RTD range without ABV
Non-alcoholic spirit brand Strykk has launched a new range of alcohol-free RTD cans. Available through Funkin cocktails, the range consists of Not G*n & Tonic, and Not R*m & cola. Both available in 12 pack cases.
Tap into tapas & wine nights with Tapabrava
Pernod Ricard is out to capitalise on the growing demand for Spanish foods by bringing Spanish wine brand Tapabravas over to the UK market.
Marco Pierre White gin rolls out to Sainsbury’s stores
World-renowned chef Marco Pierre White has entered into the gin market as the Mr White's Gin brand rolls out nationwide to Sainsbury's stores.
Aldi Scotland crowns East Kilbride local as its national beer lover
Aldi's National Beer Lover is unveiled as East Kilbride local Iain Mason, after he impressed judges with his home pub.
Opportunity to highlight Scottish drinks firms
Ahead of September's Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight, Scottish Grocer highlights local producer news across whisky, RTD cocktails and beers that c-store retailers might want to take note of.
Brewers secure cash
SCOTTISH alcohol-free beer brand Days has kicked off 2022 in a strong position – after successfully raising £1 million in funding.
