Cheers for a local discovery
Financial concerns may push consumers to limit their beer purchases this year, bringing continued challenges for retailers.
Worldwide options for craft beer
Countries from across the world can have a good reputation for their beers and KBE Drinks reckons this popularity of provenance will be key in the beer category.
Celebrate saint with a range of options
Occasions encourage consumers to pick up on products that fit the day, spelling good news for all Irish products on St Patrick’s Day.
Crafting solutions for sales
The year ahead has plenty of consumers concerned about their wallets. As such, there will be plenty looking to cut out or replace certain luxuries that might be too expensive to carry on.
Bring on the flavours
Heineken UK has published its first-ever cider report, which includes insights into shopper preferences.
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.
Packing right to help save cash
Consumers will be looking at how they can save some cash across every category for the foreseeable future.
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.
Sweet tastes for the summer
If there is one thing that could compete with Scottish consumers’ love for a good drink, it would be the collective sweet tooth that drives them to sweeter options in stores.
World of expressions
New Scotch Single Malts have launched as part of Berry Bros & Rudd’s latest seasonal collection.
Launch is a space oddity
Scottish brewer Innis & Gunn made sure the launch of its PerfectDraft keg variant was one for the stars.
Rum with the punch taken out
Spiced rum brand Dead Man’s Fingers has expanded into the low and no category with the launch of its new Spiced 0.0 variant.
Drams of eastern promise
Independent importer and distributor Love Drinks has struck a deal to bring the Kurayoshi Distillery range of Japanese whiskies to Scotland.
Sticking with known brands
Alcohol-free beer continues to dominate the low/no-alcohol category.
Blend with the future
Ian McLeod Distillers (IMD) has launched a new blended Scotch whisky in partnership with Heriot-Watt University.
Funding distilled into community
Scotch whisky distillery Ardbeg has launched a new community support fund following its record sale of Cask No. 3 in summer 2022.
