Food & Drink

Diageo launches Baileys Chocolat Luxe

12-Aug-2013 By Jessica Mason

Diageo has invested £5.5 million in a TV advertising and sampling campaign to support the launch of a new premium sub-brand for its cream liqueur brand Baileys.

Absolut redesigns flavoured range

12-Aug-2013 By Jessica Mason

Pernod Ricard has launched new bottle designs for its Absolut range of flavoured vodkas in an effort to stand out from the crowd as well as draw further links between the brand and the art world.

Badger Ales launches beer cocktail range

12-Aug-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

Mixologist Nick Strangeway has created a range of beer cocktails for Badger Ales, using gin, bourbon, tequila and absinthe.

Video: Sunday Brunch star Tim Lovejoy promotes beer campaign

11-Aug-2013 By Robyn Black

The next stage of the Let There Be Beer campaign, the joint-funded beer industry initiative aimed at reinvigorating the beer category, was unveiled over the weekend (11 August), fronted by presenter Tim Lovejoy.

Carlsberg launches live sport support package for licensees

09-Aug-2013 By Mike Berry

Carlsberg has launched a live sports support package, Premier Sports Club, aimed at helping licensees take advantage of the upcoming Premier League season and England World Cup qualifiers.

Moorhouse's Brewery slams 'rock bottom beer prices' from small brewers

09-Aug-2013 By Gurjit Degun

The boss of a north-west brewery is urging small brewers to stop selling cheap beer, warning that competing on price is damaging the trade.

CAMRA launches beer and food matching initiative

09-Aug-2013 By Michelle Perrett

The Great British Beer Festival (GBBF), hosted by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) , is encouraging its expected 55,000 visitors to match the real ales they try with different foods, as part of a new campaign to get more people matching beer with their...

SIBA backs Welsh brewers' social responsibility plea

08-Aug-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has come out in support of a Welsh brewers’ call to the industry to take its social responsibility more seriously.

Guinness harnesses new technology on fonts to engage consumers

07-Aug-2013 By Robyn Black

Technology fitted to the new Guinness fonts will enable punters to instantly win free pints, as well as get involved in offers and competitions.

Calling time on the War of the Roses

07-Aug-2013 By Roger Protz

Roger Protz explains why peace is brewing after Mitchell’s of Lancaster took ownership of York Brewery.

East Kent Goldings hops first variety to be protected against imitation

07-Aug-2013 By Gurjit Degun

East Kent Goldings hops have become the first variety to have their name legally protected against imitation.

Adnams reports 'difficult' half-year and tenancy issues

07-Aug-2013 By John Harrington

Adnams has reported a “difficult” half-year, with operating profit for the six months to 30 June at £668,000 against £857,000 in H1 2012.

Scottish Beer & Pub Association opposes proposals for toughened glasswear in Highland pubs

07-Aug-2013 By Michelle Perrett

The Scottish Beer and Pub Association (SBPA) has opposed proposals being considered from the Highland Licensing Board to extend the use of plastic/toughened glassware to all pubs in the Highlands.

Tennent Caledonian launches new US-style cider

06-Aug-2013 By Mike Berry

C&C Group-owned Tennent Caledonian is launching a new US-style cider to the on-trade.

British Beer & Pub Association issues caution over ALMR Benchmarking survey figures

06-Aug-2013 By Michelle Perrett

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has issued a note of caution over the statistics which suggest that rents are higher in the tied sector as a proportion of turnover, than the free-of-tie sector.

Bavaria beer the latest to join Radler craze

06-Aug-2013 By Robyn Black

Dutch brewer Bavaria has become the latest to add a shandy-style “Radler” beer to its UK portfolio.

Molson Coors Burton brewery employees agree deal over pay and conditions

05-Aug-2013 By Michelle Perrett

Employees at the Molson Coors brewery in Burton-on-Trent have settled their dispute over pay and conditions.

Anyone for a frozen beer?

05-Aug-2013 By Robyn Black

We’ve certainly been having the weather for it, so who fancies trying the new frozen beer from Kirin Ichiban?

Jack Daniel's to celebrate 14th birthday with new campaign

02-Aug-2013 By Robyn Black

The month-long campaign to celebrate the birth of “Mr Jack”, the founder of Jack Daniel’s, will return for its 14th year this September, owner Bacardi Brown-Forman Brands said yesterday.

Budvar to launch session beer Pardál in UK

01-Aug-2013 By Robyn Black

A new session beer from Czech brewery Budvar is set to be launched in UK pubs and bars.

The Tap water crisis for pubs

30-Jul-2013 By Robyn Black

I don’t know if you’ve heard but there’s a water crisis in our pubs.

Let There Be Beer campaign is a reminder for us all to celebrate beer

29-Jul-2013 By Pete Brown

Despite a couple of flaws, Pete Brown says the thinking behind a new campaign that glories in the magic of beer is spot-on.

Kingstone Press takes a walk on the Wild (Berry) side

29-Jul-2013 By Robyn Black

Cider maker Aston Manor has added a Wild Berry flavour to its Kingstone Press range, as it looks to bring new drinkers into the brand and category.

Pub beer volumes down again, BBPA stats show

26-Jul-2013 By Michelle Perrett

Beer volumes in pubs fell 5.8% in the second quarter of 2013, against difficult comparatives with Euro 2012 and the Diamond Jubilee double bank holiday in the same period last year.

Cava brand Freixenet looks to lure younger cider drinkers

26-Jul-2013 By Robyn Black

Cava brand Freixenet is attempting to lure in younger cider drinkers to sparkling wine with the launch of two new wines under its Mia brand.

Hardknott Brewery hits out at local competition after award win

26-Jul-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

A leading UK brewer says he has been forced to sell his award-winning beers abroad due to a “saturated” local market, blaming brewers increasingly competing on price rather than quality.

Video: New Carling ad celebrates royal baby arrival

24-Jul-2013 By Mike Berry

Lager brand Carling has released a new digital ad to celebrate the birth of the royal baby.

Heineken UK backs PMA cider summit

24-Jul-2013 By Mike Berry

Heineken UK has given its support to the Publican’s Morning Advertiser’s Cider Trends Summit and signed up to become headline partner.

J Wray & Nephew boosts alcohol levels in Appleton white rum

24-Jul-2013 By Robyn Black

In a climate of falling alcohol levels, Jamaican distiller J Wray & Nephew has taken the unusual move of increasing the ABV of its Appleton White Jamaica Rum from 37.5% to 40% ABV in the UK.

Aspall launches lower alcohol cider

23-Jul-2013 By Robyn Black

A style of cider not made at Aspall in over 50 years has been revived to plug a gap in the market for a more “sessionable” traditional cider.

Brewers on track to deliver pledged cut in alcohol units

23-Jul-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

Carlsberg UK has removed 30m alcohol units while Heineken is “on track” to take out 100m by the end of the year, the breweries have stated as part of their commitment to the Government’s Responsibility Deal on alcohol.

Hi-Spirits agrees UK distribution deal for Justin Timberlake's tequila

23-Jul-2013 By Mike Berry

Hi-Spirits has agreed to a distribution agreement that brings the premium spirit 901 Tequila, owned by pop star Justin Timberlake to the UK.

Statutory code: beer flow monitoring restrictions 'completely unwarranted' says Vianet

22-Jul-2013 By Gurjit Degun

Vianet, the beer flow monitoring and data management company, has “strongly opposed” Government plans to restrict flow monitoring equipment.

Arkell's Brewery employs first female sign writer

22-Jul-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

24-year old Sarah Bromley has been appointed as Arkell's Brewery's first female sign writer, after being taken on as an apprentice at the company, based in Swindon, Wiltshire.

Carlsberg kicks off Premier League partnership with on-trade ticket promotion

22-Jul-2013 By Mike Berry

Carlsberg UK is offering customers in pubs, clubs and bars the chance to win tickets to Premier League matches, along with other prizes.

If only the strong (beers) survived

19-Jul-2013 By Roger Protz

Roger Protz looks at the implications of yet another brewer cutting the strength of one of its iconic brews

Premium spirits continue to thrive, according to First Drinks Market Report

19-Jul-2013 By Robyn Black

Despite the sluggish economy, premium spirits have grown 25% in value in the on-trade over the last 12-months, new research shows.

Star offers 30% Sky discount if tenants stock Heineken brand

18-Jul-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

Star Pubs & Bars is offering its tenants a 30% discount on Sky Ultimate for the next three years if they stock a specified range of Heineken products.

New modern look for Young’s beers

18-Jul-2013 By Robyn Black

A new look for Young’s beer, which aims to “modernise and rejuvenate” the brand, is on its way, says brewer Wells & Young’s.

Government abandons plans for beer duty stamps

17-Jul-2013 By Michelle Perrett

The Government has abandoned immediate plans to introduce fiscal stamps on beer bottles due to the “significant” costs it would place on the UK brewing industry.

Senior ministers celebrate beer duty escalator scrap

17-Jul-2013 By Michelle Perrett

A raft of senior Government ministers turned out to celebrate the scrapping of the beer duty escalator in London last night.

Frizzenti’s Prosecco-focused push

17-Jul-2013 By Robyn Black

Frizzenti, the sparkling wine that is dispensed on tap, is ramping up activity in the UK in a bid to capitalise on the growth in Prosecco.

Video: Diageo launches excessive drinking campaign

16-Jul-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

Diageo has launched an online campaign to remind young people that drinking to excess can lead to shame and embarrassment.

Hooch revives two popular flavours

16-Jul-2013 By Robyn Black

Global Brands is extending its Hooch brand with two new flavours, a year after it revived the drink.

10 out of 10 for Acorn Brewery

15-Jul-2013 By Pete Brown

Pete Brown takes a trip back to South Yorkshire to celebrate Acorn Brewery's 10-year anniversary.

Tring Brewery uses colour psychology to rebrand beers

15-Jul-2013 By Mike Berry

Tring Brewery has launched a new look for its beers using applied colour psychology to broaden its appeal among drinkers.

Young's signs BT Wi-Fi deal

15-Jul-2013 By Mike Berry

Young’s has signed a deal with BT that will see Wi-Fi rolled out across its pub estate.

Kopparberg creates security tag for its 'stealable' glass

15-Jul-2013 By Mike Berry

Swedish cider maker Kopparberg is trialling what it believes is the first ever security tag for a glass in response to record numbers of thefts of the new designer glassware.