From Russia with wings
PREMIUM vodka brand Russian Standard has secured an exclusive pouring tender with global carrier Emirates Airline.
Mixers are flourishing
GIN’S unstoppable rise has created knock-on growth for premium mixers.
Mixing up the Cuban classic
New label to reflect brand heritage
Capturing the spirit of Siberia
HALEWOOD Wines & Spirits has struck a deal to bring the Beluga range of Russian vodkas to the UK and Ireland
Premium trend from bar to home
HABITS developed by drinkers in the on-trade are finding their way into the home and this is creating demand for premium mixers in the off-trade
Bringing even more into gin
A 20-year overnight success story
Tinned fruit from Perrier
SPARKLING water brand, Perrier has gone fruity for the summer with the launch of a new range of cans
Sweet colourful summer predicted
COLOURED gins and sweet flavours are among this summer’s trends according to Paul Miller, co-founder of Eden Mill.
A guilt free helping of chocolate
POPCORN snack brand Propercorn has added a little sweetener to its range in the shape of a new chocolate variant
Festival of promotion
PROMOTIONS are key to cider success according to figures from symbol group Nisa, which ushered in spring with a cider festival.
Apples make a comeback
Premium bottles and cans on trend
Pricing compliance
MUP is here but what does it mean for retailers? Licensing expert Audrey Junner looks at potential pitfalls for stores
Quirky kiwi goes free
HEINEKEN has launched an alcohol-free version of its Old Mout cider. The new Berries & Cherries flavour is available now at £1.30 RRP.
Millenials want it in an instant
BECAUSE they live and breathe social media, young adults demand instant gratification, says Mike Benton, head of snacking at Symington’s, the company behind Mug Shot, Naked Noodle and Naked Rice
Light beer shows it has bottle
RESPONDING to research that revealed that 43% of UK beer drinkers only drink bottled beer, AB InBev has unveiled a bottle format for Bud Light
Irish cider goes global
BRITISH festivals will have a distinct flavour of Magners Irish Cider this summer after the brand signed a partnership agreement with media and entertainment firm Global
