Food & Drink

Booze-free boom is here to stay

18-Jan-2019 By Nikkie Sutton

The trend of consumers drinking low and no-alcohol products won’t be going away, according to new research.

Belhaven brewery celebrates 300th birthday

15-Jan-2019 By Emily Hawkins

The oldest working brewery in Scotland is set to celebrate its 300th birthday this year, with a special pale ale, visitor centre, and weekend music festival to mark the occasion.

Fake vodka that can cause ‘blindness or death’ being sold in the UK

15-Jan-2019 By Robert Mann

Consumers are being warned about a counterfeit vodka being sold in Britain that can cause blindness or death.

Pub selling Britain's cheapest pint for just £1 – but there's some bad news

15-Jan-2019 By Robert Mann

A pub in the UK is selling what is thought to be Britain's cheapest pint – for just £1.

Work begins on Thomas Dakin gin bar and distillery

15-Jan-2019 By Robert Mann

Construction has begun on the ‘highly anticipated’ Thomas Dakin Gin Distillery.

‘Cut meat and dairy to save planet’, report claims

14-Jan-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

If Brits cut meat and dairy from their diets by turning vegan then up to 90m tonnes of carbon emissions could be eliminated from the 1bn of CO2 created in Britain every year.

Bolney winery to double in size in merger

14-Jan-2019 By Robert Mann

An award-winning vineyard is merging with a neighbour to expand its estate.

Fatty and sugary food and drink consulation launched

14-Jan-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

Pubs could come under more pressure as the Government launches a consultation on whether or not to ban fatty and sugar food promotions.

In association with Meatless Farm Co

The importance of vegan and vegetarian food

11-Jan-2019 By Michelle Perrett

With the trend towards healthier living showing no signs of slowing, more publicans need to adjust their menus accordingly so as not to miss out on the potential opportunities that this presents their businesses.

Craft Beer Co grows London estate with station site

11-Jan-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

Craft Beer Co is to add a ninth venue to its estate, after signing a lease on a new site at Hammersmith station.

Wine hoarded ahead of Brexit

11-Jan-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

Wine wholesalers are bulk-stocking products ahead of Brexit amid concerns of a potential deal without tariffs on EU wines.

Brewhouse & Kitchen ‘veganises’ its beers

10-Jan-2019 By Nikkie Sutton

Multiple operator Brewhouse & Kitchen has announced all its beers at one of its sites in West Sussex will be suitable for vegan and vegetarians.

Combining two greats: how to use beer in food

08-Jan-2019 By Emily Hawkins

Beer and food can be used together in many ways, from adding one to the other in cooking through to finding the right beer to pair with a meal. Don’t be scared to experiment, though, because you may be on to a winner.

Opinion

Could Brexit mark British wine’s coming of age?

08-Jan-2019 By Vicky Bullen

Vicky Bullen, CEO of brand design agency Coley Porter Bell, wonders whether Brexit could finally mark the mass acceptance of British wine.

Kopparberg launches low-calorie alcohol-infused water

08-Jan-2019 By Nikkie Sutton

Swedish fruit cider brand Kopparberg has launched an ‘aqua spritz’ – an alcohol-infused sparkling water with a hint of fruit taste.

AB InBev announces £80m cannabis partnership

07-Jan-2019 By Nikkie Sutton

Global brewer AB InBev has created a partnership with cannabis production and distribution company Tilray to research non-alcoholic drinks containing tetrahydrocannabinol (TBH) and cannabidiol (CBD).

Dry January benefits could last until August, new study claims

04-Jan-2019 By Robert Mann

Those who abstain from drinking in January often to continue to drink less in the following month, a new study has revealed.

Opinion

Don’t blame the tie for pub closures

04-Jan-2019 By Pete Brown

Pete Brown reads between the lines to give his analysis of why a quarter of our pubs have vanished in 10 years

Dry January could be bad for your health, expert claims

03-Jan-2019 By Robert Mann

Drinkers vowing to quit alcohol during ‘Dry January’ could actually be doing their health more harm than good, a top doctor has warned.

Manchester Gin to open ‘world class’ city centre distillery

03-Jan-2019 By Robert Mann

Manchester Gin has moved forward with plans to open a state-of-the-art city centre distillery.

The spices that will be on everyone’s lips in 2019

03-Jan-2019 By Nikkie Sutton

Tumut pepper and turmeric will be the spices pubs need to put in their dishes this year, according to ingredients experts.

Brewery removes ‘sacred’ symbol from packaging following Hindu protest

03-Jan-2019 By Nikkie Sutton

A Congleton-based brewery has apologised and agreed to remove Hindu symbol ‘Om’ from the label on its Govinda beer after protesters called it “highly inappropriate”.

Peroni reveals alcohol-free lager

02-Jan-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

Italian lager brand Peroni has launched its first alcohol-free variant to the UK market, which will be rolled out across the UK on-trade this year.

The Black Sheep Brewery acquires York Brewery

02-Jan-2019 By Nikkie Sutton

North Yorkshire-based Black Sheep Brewery has acquired operator and brewer York Brewery for an undisclosed sum.

Brits spent record £2.2bn on sparkling wine and Champagne in 2018

02-Jan-2019 By Stuart Stone

In the past 12 months, Brits bought almost £2.2bn worth of sparkling wine and Champagne – more than in any previous year.

Gin sales ‘almost double’ in two years

21-Dec-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Sales of gin in the UK have reached another record-breaking high boosted by this summer’s heatwave, World Cup fever and by Millennials discovering their love for pink and flavoured gins, new research has revealed.

Bedlam Brewery announces new chief executive officer

19-Dec-2018 By Emily Hawkins

Bedlam Brewery has confirmed the appointment of Bob Emms as its new chief executive officer.

Beer52 releases beer range to match London’s culinary landscape

19-Dec-2018 By Robert Mann

Craft beer club Beer52 has teamed up with a host of London’s best restaurants to launch an exclusive range of collaborative brews.

What were the pub trade’s biggest issues in 2018?

19-Dec-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

This year made for an interesting one as issues ranged from changes in alcohol duty to a shortage of gas. The Morning Advertiser takes a look at some of the top issues that took place in the industry in 2018.

Carlsberg UK appoints new chief executive

18-Dec-2018 By Stuart Stone

As of 1 January, Tomasz Blawat, currently head of Carlsberg Poland, will become Carlsberg UK’s chief executive.

Labelling on sugary drinks dubbed a 'public health scandal'

17-Dec-2018 By Emily Hawkins

The labelling of sugary drinks has been lambasted as a “scandal” by politician Tom Watson and campaigners.

Will canned wine replace bottles?

17-Dec-2018 By Robert Mann

Canned wine looks set to become one of the biggest alcohol trends of 2019 as Millennials opt for smaller measures to avoid binge drinking.

Mallets nails Glastonbury partnership

17-Dec-2018 By Stuart Stone

Somerset cider Mallets has announced an exclusive four-year partnership with Glastonbury Festival.

How Coca-cola plans to paint the world red

17-Dec-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

When you hear the words ‘holidays are coming’ on TV, you know exactly what the advert is without looking and that Coca-Cola is driving that big red rig. Here is how the soft drinks behemoth is looking to the future.

Finding the right solution to demand for great mixers

17-Dec-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

When you add a tonic or soft drink to a spirit, the majority of the beverage is now the mixer so it makes sense to use the best that is available. It’s been a good year for mixers and there is no end to the innovation taking place.

How many people go to the pub on Christmas Day?

13-Dec-2018 By Emily Hawkins

More customers are heading to the pub to eat on Christmas Day and this decision is saving them money, according to new analysis.

‘World’s most expensive gin’ on sale at £4,000

13-Dec-2018 By Robert Mann

We hear a lot about record-breaking whisky sales, but it's not that often other spirits get as much notoriety – until now.

A third of pints are served through ‘unclean’ lines

12-Dec-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

One in three (29%) pints of beer in pubs are served through unclean lines, a new report has revealed.

Bacardi collaborates with Michael B Jordan to promote its premium rum range

12-Dec-2018 By Robert Mann

Rum maker and drinks giant Bacardi has rolled out a digital campaign for its new premium rum collection.

Why licensees need to keep stocking cask

11-Dec-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Cask sales may have experienced a dip recently, but the category still makes up a large part of the beer sector and is certainly a brew licensees need to continue stocking to keep drinkers happy.

Wine company shut down after spending clients' money on personal expenditure

11-Dec-2018 By Robert Mann

A wine investment company that misled customers to invest in fine wines has been shut down after frittering away investors’ money on personal expenditure.

‘Holy grail’ bottle of 92-year-old single-malt whisky sells for world record £1.2m

10-Dec-2018 By Robert Mann

A bottle of whisky distilled in 1926 has sold for a staggering £1.2m – making it the world’s most expensive bottle of whisky sold at auction.

Brewery re-releases ‘Treason’ ale in response to Theresa May’s Brexit deal

10-Dec-2018 By Stuart Stone

Grantham-based brewery Newby Wyke has re-released its ‘Treason’ ale in response to Prime Minister Theresa May’s draft Brexit declaration.

Pub operator reintroduces pre-millennium pricing to compete with Netflix

10-Dec-2018 By Stuart Stone

The operator of the Tyler’s Kiln in Canterbury, Kent has reduced the price of a pint to 1999 levels in the hope of encouraging customers to ditch Netflix for an evening at the pub.

Kellogg's launches beer made with cornflakes

07-Dec-2018 By Emily Hawkins

Cornflakes brand Kellogg’s has joined forces with a Salford brewery to produce a beer with its unwanted cereal.

Four low-alcohol beers for January

06-Dec-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

Beer distributor Euroboozer has pulled four new low-alcohol beers into its portfolio in time for Christmas and Dry January.

Number of students enrolled on wine courses at 30-year all-time high

05-Dec-2018 By Robert Mann

The UK’s centre of excellence in wine education has announced that students enrolled on wine courses for the academic year is at its highest since it began 30 years ago.

Brewery sponsors town theatre and heritage centre

05-Dec-2018 By Emily Hawkins

A Shropshire-based brewery has announced it will push forward with plans to sponsor a new theatre and heritage centre as it builds a new taphouse.

BrewDog’s James Watt calls for corporation tax change

05-Dec-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

BrewDog co-founder James Watt has outlined how a 'small change' to the corporation tax system could help boost medium-sized businesses and the UK economy.