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Consumer thirst for sustainability

Sustainability credentials of venues and drinks brands are an increasingly important consideration for consumers when deciding where to go and what to order, a new report has claimed.
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Quietly becoming the next big thing?

Rum sales across the UK are said to be growing. Will there be a boom in demand?
Cocktails

Variety holds key to summer sales

Variety is the spice of life when it comes to hard seltzers and RTDs.

A day for the gin fans of the world

A CORE range of high quality products and effective use of menus will be among the best ways to capitalise on the upcoming World Gin Day in June.

Healthy boost for soft sales

HEALTH and wellbeing are important drivers for many consumers when it comes to choosing what to drink.

A summer that’s all about agave?

THE popularity of Mexico’s national spirit is growing in Scotland’s pubs and bars – and there could be a boom this summer.

Same spirit, new priorities

PROVENANCE, choice and sustainability are three of the factors that are likely to influence people’s gin-buying decisions this year, according to brand owners and distributors.
SARAH BERARDIl

Seasonal Serves

Sarah Berardi, Hendrick's Gin UK Brand Ambassador has teamed up with Dave Miller of Glasgow’s vibrant Five March to create a special serve using Hendrick’s Neptunia gin. Guaranteed to warm up your cocktail list this spring and summer.

Serves should sum up summer

WITH lighter nights upon us and the prospect of some warmer weather on the horizon, it’s crucial cocktails and serves have a distinctly summer flavour to them.

Choice is key as the sun shines

AN appetite for refreshing, sessionable drinks that can be enjoyed in the sunshine could help increase demand for one of Scotland’s most popular categories this summer as customers turn to cider to slake their thirst.

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