All Drink articles – Page 4
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NewsMajestic to close stores as it focuses on Naked
Wine retailer Majestic has announced a transformation plan which will see it focus on growth in its online arm, Naked, while releasing capital from its eponymous brand through store closures and sales.
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NewsYoung swaps Fuller’s for St Austell
St Austell Brewery has hired Georgina Young as the new head brewer for Bath Ales.
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NewsBeer sales saw biggest increase for 45 years in 2018
Beer sales saw the biggest year-on-year increase for 45 years in 2018, according to the latest Beer Barometer sales data from the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA).
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Analysis & InsightOne in five Brits took part in Dry January
One in five Britons is estimated to have taken part in Dry January this year but buoyant sales of soft drinks and low/no-alcohol options are offering operators routes to sales growth.
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NewsBrewers in ‘squeezed middle’ urge rates reform
The Coalition of Small Brewers has accused SIBA of seeking to block meaningful reform of Small Breweries’ Relief.
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Analysis & InsightMajority of cask drinkers want cooler pints
The Cask Report 2018 has shown there is an appetite among consumers for cask beer served at a lower temperature.
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Opinion'Extreme' US brewers eye UK craft legacy
Founders Brewing Co’s Mike Stevens speaks to MCA about the inspiration between the US and UK, building a legacy brewery and the benefits of selling out
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NewsProduct watch: England’s home-grown prosecco?
English sparkling wine has forged a proud reputation as a premium product made in the Champagne style. But a new producer is looking to defy convention with a Prosecco-style wine made in England. Finn Scott-Delany visits Divergent Drinks in Sussex.
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NewsAmateur hour in alcohol research
Christopher Snowdon, head of lifestyle economics at the IEA, offers a scathing critique of the Sheffield University’s latest alcohol research.
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NewsSiren Brewery wins Champion Beer of Britain
Siren Brewery based in Berkshire was named the Champion Beer of Britain at yesterday’s opening day of the Great British Beer Festival.
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Analysis & InsightBeer and cider sales up 6.3%
Beer and cider sales were up 6.3% in the off-trade in the year up to 25 February 2018, according to Kantar Worldpanel.
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News
Asahi links up with Deliveroo for sample offer
Asahi has partnered with Deliveroo to offer free sampling of its super dry beer from selected Deliveroo Editions sites.
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NewsC&C profits down 7% due to competitive pressure in Ireland
C&C Group has recorded adjusted EBITDA of €100m for the 12 months ended 28 February 2018, down 6.3% on the previous year.
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Gosnells mead rebrands as premium prosecco alternative
Gosnells, the London mead producer, is relaunching as a more premium product following investment from Cubitt Hosue co-founder, Stefan Turnbull.
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Old Fashioned named world's most popular cocktail
The Old Fashioned has been named as the most popular cocktail in the world, in a Diageo survey of bartenders.
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NewsHawkes snapped up by BrewDog
Hawkes, the cider company co-owned by the team behind Barworks and The Diner, has been aquired by BrewDog, MCA understands.
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BrewDog linked with craft cider move
BrewDog is believed to be eyeing a further acquisition that would add a craft cider producer to its portfolio
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Opinion
Cawston's top soft drinks trends
With the sugar tax just round the corner, and soft drinks being given an artisan makeover, Cawston Press managing director Steve Kearns gives his predictions on the top emerging soft drinks trends
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NewsAB InBev eyes Beer Hawk pub sites
AB InBev is exploring options to launch Beer Hawk through two bricks and mortar formats
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Analysis & Insight
Drinks trends to watch in 2018
Keeping ahead of the curve when it comes to drinks trends in 2018 is about much more than just craft beer. Award-winning drinks writer Will Hawkes gives his take on what is likely to make waves over the next 12 months