Soft drink set to shake things up

Soft drink brand Orangina is the focus of a new marketing campaign following its launch in the on-trade earlier this year. Running across video-on-demand and...

Sambuca goes long for summer

The firm behind Sambuca brand Antica has reported strong demand for its long summer serves. Distributor Hi-Spirits said there had been a 20% uplift in...

Friday night’s alright for Jack

American whiskey the focus of new on-trade activity Jack Daniel’s-themed events will be taking place across the on-trade on Friday nights throughout September as the firm...

The spirit of a new generation

Sales of whisky and imported whiskey in the Scottish on-trade are continuing to increase – and producers have credited a new generation of consumers with...

Whisky unveils grand designs

Highland single malt anCnoc has joined forces with award-winning fashion designer Patrick Grant. Under the partnership anCnoc parent company Inver House Distillers will collaborate with Grant...

Kidd takes soft approach

Model and TV presenter Jodie Kidd has been confirmed as the new brand ambassador for soft drink Appletiser. Kidd’s new role was revealed at Ascot...

Capital inspiration for whisky ranges

THE old and new towns of the capital provided the inspiration for the first whiskies from new  independent blender and merchant Edinburgh Whisky. The new...

The ultimate fantasy game

The latest TV commercial from Carlsberg gives a new meaning to the term ‘fantasy football’. Using the tagline ‘If Carlsberg did kickabouts...’ it features former Manchester...

Spicing up the cocktail hour

Consumer demand is said to be behind the latest range expansion for Funkin Cocktails. The firm said its new Funkin Pro Spiced Syrup has been...

States of independents

World beer importer Euroboozer has added beers and ciders from independent  breweries across America to its craft range. Founder Martyn Railton said: “America has some...

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