Vimto adds a remix to its range

The firm behind Vimto has launched a new sub-brand of the drink, dubbed Vimto Remix. Available to both the on and off-trades, the new drink...

Two whiskies are better than one

New expressions added to Pernod Ricard portfolio Drinks giant Pernod Ricard UK is expanding two of its spirits brands – Irish whiskey Jameson and Orkney...

Seasonal gin springs from Dunnet Bay

Dunnet Bay Distillery has announced it will launch a series of seasonal editions of its Rock Rose Gin, starting with the Spring Edition. Available from...

New edge to Purdey’s

A new variant of the multi-vitamin fruit drink Purdey’s has been added to the range. Britvic, the firm behind Purdey’s, said that new Purdey’s Edge...

New ‘retro’ drinks variant

A new ‘retro’ juice has been added to the Bottlegreen range, and launched exclusively to the foodservice and on-trade sectors. Available in 275ml bottles, the...

A soft success in the on-trade

Consumer behaviour changes see category sales rise SALES of soft drinks in the UK’s licensed premises increased to more than £4.1 billion in 2015, according...

Boom time for UK craft beer

Independent brewers’ turnover is set to grow The UK craft and cask brewing industry is in rude health, with four out of five breweries expecting...

Consumers call for clarity on ‘craft’

Drinkers support industry definition of beer sector, report finds Conventional wisdom says that craft beer is booming, but a new report published by marketing intelligence...

Take a different route this year

Stocking unusual wines could pay off in coming months Stocking a range of unusual, lesser-known wines could pay off for licensees this summer, according to...

Comfortable distribution deal brings liqueurs to the table

Liqueur brands Southern Comfort and Tuaca have a new distributor in the UK thanks to an agreement with drinks marketing and distribution firm Hi-Spirits. The...

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