The cider category’s continued innovation has been in the face of a number of challenges, says NACM chair Paul Bartlett.

Co-operation key to growth

Government must work with cider industry, writes Paul Bartlett Last year, I celebrated the success of cider as the best performing drinks category for nearly...

Niche focus pays dividends for bars

Premium and craft a priority at diverse outlets in Glasgow and Aberdeen CIDER is helping to create a point of difference at two very different...

Racing Bull released

THE firm behind Black Bull whisky celebrated its sponsorship of Scottish motor racing squad Ecurie Ecosse with the release of a limited edition 21...
Kopparberg Raspberry

A taste of summer from Kopparberg

THE firm behind Swedish cider brand Kopparberg has announced a new addition to its permanent product range – at the request of consumers. Kopparberg Raspberry...
• A further freeze in beer duty could have a significant impact on the brewing and pub industries, say commentators.

Brewers issue fresh calls for duty freeze

UK government is implored to help the trade in next month’s Budget WITH the Budget just around the corner, beer duty is once again set...
Coca Cola

Bigger is better in new Coke ad

Campaign for sugar and calorie-free drink hits TV screens YOUNG adults are the focus of a new advertising campaign promoting Coca-Cola’s sugar and calorie-free brand,...
Gosling’s

Premix launch from Gosling’s

RUM producer Gosling’s has launched a new premixed cocktail in the UK. A mixture of Gosling’s Black Seal Rum and Gosling’s Stormy Ginger Beer,...
• This summer’s sporting events could boost demand for world and craft beer, say brewers.

Beer to hit the back of the net

Score points this summer with a broad range of brews THE summer of sport ahead could make 2014 a big year for beer, say brewers....
• The new Glenmorangie Companta.

A French flavour for distillery

GLENMORANGIE has tipped its hat to French winemakers with its latest limited edition whisky. Matured in a combination of Grand Cru Clos de Tart...
Tsingtao

Cinematic move for Tsingtao

HALEWOOD International is taking Chinese beer Tsingtao to the big screen with the launch of the first ever UK cinema advertising campaign for the...

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