Food & Drink

Dire Straits’ Mark Knopfler launches gin

28-Mar-2019 By Nikkie Sutton

Iconic musician and Dire Straits frontman Mark Knopfler has launched a special-edition gin with Portobello Road Gin.

The Wilderness and Sacred Spirits create The Brexit Blend whisky

27-Mar-2019 By Stuart Stone

Birmingham bar and restaurant operator the Wilderness and London’s Sacred Spirits distillery have rejected Brexit’s divisive spirit to create a limited-edition blended whisky.

Krombacher strengthens selection with non-alcoholic Weizen

27-Mar-2019 By Robert Mann

Premium beer brand Krombacher has enhanced its range with the addition of its non-alcoholic Weizen wheat beer.

Opinion

What makes the relaunch of Carlsberg Pilsner so extraordinary?

27-Mar-2019 By Pete Brown

As all businesses cut their offerings to the functional minimum, Carlsberg throws a spanner in the works

Traces of weed killer found in beers, including Stella, Heineken and Budweiser

26-Mar-2019 By Robert Mann

Traces of a commonly used weed killer have been detected in many well-known beers, according to a new report.

Brew Monster targets new venues after smashing crowdfunding target

26-Mar-2019 By Stuart Stone

A south Wales microbrewery has raised just over £100,000 via a crowdfunding campaign – more than double its initial £50,000 target.

The latest mixers trends

26-Mar-2019 By Emily Hawkins

The mixers market is rapidly diversifying to match the changing preferences of modern drinkers. Here are some of the trends you should be aware of.

Alisa Bay releases ‘world’s first’ blockchain whisky to combat fakes

26-Mar-2019 By Robert Mann

In an effort to tackle counterfeiting in the UK spirits market, drinks giant William Grant & Sons has released what it claims is the world’s first scotch registered on a blockchain.

Napa Winery launches ‘super-premium’ canned wine in UK

25-Mar-2019 By Robert Mann

A Californian winery has unveiled what it claims will the be the UK's first ‘super premium’ canned wine in the UK.

BrewDog prints negative review T-shirts for staff again

25-Mar-2019 By Nikkie Sutton

Scottish operator and brewer BrewDog has once again unveiled T-shirts with negative reviews from social media printed on them.

Brothers releases Parma Violet and Strawberries & Cream variants

25-Mar-2019 By Nikkie Sutton

Brothers Cider is set to bolster its portfolio with the addition of two new flavours – Parma Violet and Strawberries & Cream.

In association with Cornish Orchards

Cornish Orchards launches Hedgerow fruit cider

25-Mar-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

As fruit cider continues to dominate sales growth on the bar, it is important producers innovate in order to give operators new products to interest thirsty customers with.

London Fields Brewery recalls beer for containing wheat

25-Mar-2019 By Emily Hawkins

London Fields Brewery has recalled its Hackney Hopster beer because it contains sources of gluten that are not mentioned on the label.

The Indian Brewery to open second street food and craft beer venue

25-Mar-2019 By Stuart Stone

The Indian Brewery has unveiled plans to branch out of Birmingham and open its second taproom and Indian street food site in Solihull before summer 2019.

AB InBev changes its name in the UK

25-Mar-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

Global brewing giant AB InBev has changed the name of its UK business to Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I, in a bid to “reaffirm its commitment” in the territories.

Anger over EFSA ruling that could end cannabis-infused products

22-Mar-2019 By Robert Mann

A final decision will be made ‘imminently’ in regards to a ruling that could classify cannabis-infused drinks as a ‘novel’ food.

IBCA certifies 133 beers and ciders as 'best in the world'

21-Mar-2019 By Robert Mann

The International Brewing & Cider Awards (IBCA) has rated 133 beers and ciders as the ‘best in the world’.

BrewDog unveils hot-desking initiative 'DeskDog'

21-Mar-2019 By Stuart Stone

Independent craft brewer and pub operator BrewDog has unveiled new hot-desking initiative DeskDog at four of its UK sites.

English wine industry to create up to 30,000 jobs

21-Mar-2019 By Stuart Stone

According to estimates by WineGB, the official website for the wines of Great Britain, an additional 20,000 to 30,000 jobs will be created from the English wine industry.

Wild Wave makes a splash in the UK cider market

20-Mar-2019 By Robert Mann

UK-based brewer and pub operator Adnams is releasing a new cider made from 100% apples in its outlets.

Greene King saves over 1,000 carveries in food waste initiative

20-Mar-2019 By Robert Mann

Greene King has become the first pub company to join forces with Too Good To Go – an app designed to help businesses reduce food waste.

Tango expands sugar-free range with new flavours

20-Mar-2019 By Robert Mann

Britvic is investing in its much-loved Tango brand with the introduction of three new sugar-free variants.

Pink Grapefruit & Tonka Bean gin launched by Poetic License

19-Mar-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

North east-based gin distiller Poetic License has released its first limited edition gin of 2019 – Pink Grapefruit and Tonka Bean.

Coca-Cola reveals its plastic usage

15-Mar-2019 By Nikkie Sutton

Soft drinks giant Coca-Cola has announced it used 3m tonnes of plastic packaging in one year, in a new report.

London leads the way in craft beer revolution

15-Mar-2019 By Nikkie Sutton

Some 69% of London beer lovers have claimed craft beer is better than mainstream beers, according to new information.

Fuller’s head brewer quits post to join Bath Ales

14-Mar-2019 By Nikkie Sutton

Bath Ales, which is owned by St Austell Brewery, has hired Georgina Young as its new head brewer to lead operations at its Bristol brewery.

98% of consumers say big brewers can’t make craft beer

14-Mar-2019 By Nikkie Sutton

Global brewers such as AB InBev, Molson Coors and Heineken can’t make craft beer, 98% of consumers have said in a new report.

Lord Sugar invests in tonic water company

13-Mar-2019 By Emily Hawkins

Alan Sugar's investment company Amsvest will invest in a brand of tonic waters that use natural honey as a sweetener and are aimed at health-conscious consumers.

Warner Edwards gin has brand refresh

13-Mar-2019 By Emily Hawkins

Super premium gin brand Warner Edwards has changed its name to Warner’s as part of a brand overhaul.

Iron Maiden and Robinsons Brewery launch sake-infused lager

11-Mar-2019 By Stuart Stone

Iron Maiden and Robinsons Brewery have unveiled Sun and Steel lager, the sixth beer in their Trooper portfolio.

Timothy Taylor's adds two new independent directors

08-Mar-2019 By Stuart Stone

Family-owned brewer Timothy Taylor's has appointed John Walsh and James Simpson to its board.

The Alchemist launches augmented reality cocktail menu

08-Mar-2019 By Stuart Stone

Premium bar and restaurant operator the Alchemist has conjured up a unique experience for customers by launching its first augmented reality cocktail menu and app.

International Women’s Day

The women bartenders who are shaking things up

07-Mar-2019 By Nikkie Sutton

Great skills on the bar are coveted by any cocktail outlet worth its salt. Here five top women bartenders in the trade tell their stories, how they got to where they are and what's next.

International Women's Day

The women at the top of on-trade PR and marketing

07-Mar-2019 By Stuart Stone

Those in PR and marketing know everything about the businesses they support. The people who head a company's PR departments or own their own businesses are in enviable positions. Here six women at the top of the on-trade PR game tell their stories.

International Women’s Day

The women who are leading in beer

07-Mar-2019 By Nikkie Sutton

Beer is not a man's world and is a drink of equals, able to break down barriers of all kinds. Here five women with high profile beer careers explain how they got to where they are, as well as the barriers they have encountered along the way.

40 Kola releases new low-sugar variant

07-Mar-2019 By Robert Mann

In an effort to give customers greater choice, the 40 Kola brand has added to its growing craft soft drinks range with the launch of a low-sugar variant.

Investing in rare Scotch is ‘better than cars or art’

06-Mar-2019 By Robert Mann

Whisky was the most lucrative luxury asset investment during the past decade with a 582% increase in value, according to a new report.

Old Mout unveils new Pineapple & Raspberry flavour

06-Mar-2019 By Robert Mann

Heineken is seeking further growth in the exotic-flavoured cider category with the launch of Old Mout Pineapple & Raspberry.

Chapel Down launches pinot noir gin

05-Mar-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

One of England’s biggest vineyards has launched what is believed to be the first gin made from pinot noir grapes.

Puerto de Indias launches Strawberry Gin in the UK

05-Mar-2019 By Robert Mann

With pink gins taking the drinks category by storm, Sevillian brand Puerto de Indias has officially launched its renowned strawberry gin to be distributed by Indie Brands in the UK this month.

Demand for cannabis-infused drinks ‘soars by 8,000%’

05-Mar-2019 By Robert Mann

Consumers are ‘panic buying’ cannabis-infused drinks after the Food Standards Agency (FSA) ruled they should be removed from shops and bars as the EU reclassified the products as ‘novel’, a drinks maker has warned.

Opinion

The cheap shot by supermarkets

05-Mar-2019 By Pete Brown

The continuous cycle of forcing suppliers to sell goods for less will end up backfiring on greedy merchants

Jameson launches £2m St Patrick’s Day campaign

05-Mar-2019 By Robert Mann

Pernod Ricard has announced a £2m St Patrick’s Day campaign for its Irish whiskey brand Jameson.

SIBA blasts alcohol watchdog’s consumption guidelines

04-Mar-2019 By Nikkie Sutton

New guidance on alcohol consumption from The Portman Group has been criticised by the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) because it could “damage the market for speciality beers”.

Focus on Irish gin

Irish, the new thing in gin?

04-Mar-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

‘Irish’ and ‘gin’, it is fair to say, are two words rarely seen in the same sentence. With that said, some may be surprised to learn that the Emerald Isle has been quietly distilling breathtaking gins and brands with substantial success for some years...

UK launch for Connor McGregor’s whiskey after record sales abroad

01-Mar-2019 By Robert Mann

After its hard-hitting overnight success in Ireland and the US, MMA (mixed martial arts) champion Conor McGregor is unleashing his Irish whiskey brand in the UK.

BrewDog to hit 100 sites this summer

28-Feb-2019 By Stuart Stone

BrewDog will bolster its bar estate by up to 33 new sites this year, increasing the number of outlets from 84 to more than 100, said CEO of retail, David McDowall.

Rise in ‘militant’ vegan activism may harm the cause

27-Feb-2019 By Robert Mann

The Vegan Society has slammed the actions of animal rights activist group Direct Action Everywhere (DxE) after a spate of explicit demonstrations targeting businesses that sell meat.

BrewDog takes to the skies on ‘world’s first craft beer flight’

27-Feb-2019 By Nikkie Sutton

Brewer and operator BrewDog hosted more than 200 beer fans on the maiden flight for BrewDog Airlines to Columbus, Ohio, with an individual ticket price of £1,250.

Ketel One launches lower ABV spirit range

26-Feb-2019 By Robert Mann

Diageo Reserve’s vodka Ketel One has launched a collection of fruit-infused spirits, in an effort to satisfy health-conscious consumers’ demand for lower-alcohol spirits.