Return of the vod-cup

DRINKS giant Diageo has relaunched its Pimm’s No.6 Vodka Cup to the on and off-trade in time for summer – a product first launched...

Prosecco deal at Proof Drinks

PROOF Drinks has expanded its wine portfolio by securing the UK distribution rights for Italian Prosecco  brand Scavi & Ray. Scavi & Ray Proseccos now...

Summer cocktails focus for drinks firm

Sunshine will bring a boost for premium spirits and wines, says Pernod Ricard Cocktails will be central to Pernod Ricard’s summer on-trade plans this year. The firm...

New ad campaign springs into action

HIGHLAND Spring has launched a new marketing and sponsorship campaign encouraging families to get active and enjoy tennis. After being named the official bottled water...

Drink up with Andy

THE firm behind Swedish vodka brand Absolut has released a game to celebrate its limited edition Andy Warhol bottle. The collaboration, with games firm Punchdrunk...

Scottish gin is world beating

Medals galore for producers at global spirits competition Scotland's small batch gins burst onto the global stage at the recent San Francisco Global Spirits Competition, topping...

Small batch, big opportunity

Similar to fellow white spirit gin, the vodka market has seen a growing number of small batch brands emerge. As well as growth in numbers,...

Water can be good source of revenue

The provenance of products can impact on an outlet’s sales, say firms The provenance of bottled water is becoming increasingly important to consumers and operators must...

Whisky Stramash returns again

WHISKY Stramash is set to return to Edinburgh for its fourth year. The event promises to showcase a host of whiskies from across Scotland as...

Time to give WKD a shot

THE firm behind RTD brand WKD has entered the shooter market with the launch of new product WKD 1. Two flavours of the 15% ABV...

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