Supplier News – Page 27
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NewsFever-Tree FY UK sales up 118%
Fever-Tree, the mixers producer, has said sales in the second half of the year to 31 December are expected to be up 75% year-on-year.
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SIBA argues against review of small brewer duty relief
SIBA, the Society of Independent Brewers, has voiced concerns about renewed calls for a review of progressive beer duty.
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Molson Coors and AB InBev reveal price rises
The first wave of brewers have unveiled their price increases for 2017.
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Booker non-tobacco lfls up 5.1% in Q3
Booker Group has reported non-tobacco like-for-like sales up 5.1% for the 16 weeks to 30 December.
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Majestic Wine’s ‘biggest ever Christmas’
Majestic Wine reported its biggest ever Christmas in its retail division, with like-for-likes sales up 7.5%.
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Liqueur sales up 5% in on-trade
Liqueur sales in the on-trade were up 5% in 2016 netting £768m.
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'Significant increase' in fresh fruit and juice costs
Bucks Fizz toasts over the festive season could become much more expensive due to big increases in the price of orange juice and fresh fruit, British purchasing company Beacon has warned.
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NewsEuroboozer expands into regions
Euroboozer, an importer and supplier of speciality beers to the on trade, has started distributing regionally.
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Sugar tax opportunity for innovation in soft drinks
The sugar tax provides an opportunity to develop more innovative soft drinks as younger people opt to drink less alcohol and lead healthier lifestyles, CGA Peach research has found.
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BrewDog exceeds £5m in crowdfunding push
Scottish brewer and pub operator, BrewDog has exceeded the £5m in its latest crowdfunding raise after three weeks, as it predicted turnover will be at least £72m for 2016.
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US hop harvest hits record high
The 2016 hop harvest in the USA has hit a five-year high with 87.1 million pounds collected.
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NewsBeam Suntory buys Sipsmith Gin
Sipsmith Gin has been bought by US spirits manufacturer Beam Suntory to accelerate the international sales growth of the artisan distillery.
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CAMRA revitalisation proposals revealed
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA)’s revitalisation steering committee has published extensive proposals for the organisation, including a historic loosening of its stance on keg beers and increasing its advocacy of “real” cider.
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Bibendum predicts 2017 wine trends
Drinks supplier Bibendum has released its predictions for wine trends in 2017, including a focus on new regions and why this may be the year that sparkling red wine becomes mainstream.
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NewsAsahi acquires SABMiller Eastern Europe brands for £6bn
Japanese brewer Asahi has agreed to acquire the former SABMiller Eastern European brands from AB InBev for £6.1bn.
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C&C extends AB InBev partnership
AB InBev will take on responsibility for the sale and trade marketing of C&C Group’s portfolio under an extended partnership.
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Gin sales reach new high in 2016
This year saw the largest ever volume of gin sold in the UK – the equivalent of 1.12bn G&Ts.
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BrewDog unveils first Lone Wolf products
BrewDog has unveiled the first products from its Lone Wolf distillery, along with an attack on established suppliers.
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Vianet H1 revenue up 1.44%
Vianet, the beer flow monitoring group, has reported revenue up 1.44% to £7.06m for the six months to 30 September.
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McFarlane swaps Charles Wells for Fuller’s
James McFarlane, the former director of sales, national on-trade for Charles Wels, has joined Fuller’s.