Fruit flavours and alcohol-free launch

C&C Group, the firm behind Magners, has extended the Irish cider’s range with the introduction of two new product lines, Magners Alcohol Free and...

Capital Crowne on the market

The four-star Crowne Plaza hotel in Edinburgh has been placed on the market. The hotel on Royal Terrace has 100 bedrooms, a bar, restaurant, three...

Soft drinks are not just for kids

GLOBAL Brands is targeting adult consumers with its new range of premium soft drinks. Franklin & Sons, which was launched at the end of June,...

Juice firm in on-trade exclusive

BRITVIC Soft Drinks has added a new flavour to its J2O range, available exclusively to the on-trade. The limited edition J2O Midnight Amber, which was...

Quality counts in soft sales

Demand for premium experiences means standards must be high A trend towards more premium products is said to be having an impact on sales of...

A hidden history

The illicit whisky trade of the 18th and 19th centuries is the inspiration behind the Smugglers’ Series from Isle of Arran Distillery. Each new release...

New mixer joins the Q

The firm behind soft drinks brand Qcumber is set to launch a new mixer next month. Qcumber Premium Mixer, which will be available in 200ml...

The first city gin in a century

An Aberdeen bar owner has unveiled what’s claimed to be the first gin distilled in the city for a century. Ben Iravani, managing director of...

Crowning glory for Halloween

Cider character at centre of seasonal on-trade campaign   Lord Somersby is getting dressed up for Halloween. The character at the centre of the cider brand’s advertising...

Charity gin goes on sale

London-based speciality spirits firm Maverick Drinks has teamed up with Malaria No More UK to launch 1897 Quinine Gin – and has pledged to...

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