Whether they are made by accident or by design, there has never been a better time for vegan drinks, finds Laura Foster. 

Whether a drink is vegan by accident or design could arguably be a moot point if it hasn’t been given official accreditation.

As social media platforms go, Instagram might be one of the trickiest, says Tom Harvey, co-founder of YesMore drinks marketing agency. It seems so easy - pics, followers, likes, shares - but this low barrier to entry hides a complex platform and some cunning algorithms that can require a more strategic approach. 

Blockchain expert Max Kantelia shares his vision for virtual luxury retail and looks at the role blockchain and NFTs can play in preventing wine fraud

NielsenIQ's client team leader Rob Hallworth looks at the imapct of the pandemic on new legal age drinkers. 

Today more than ever, successful beer retailing relies on good product knowledge. This rather simplistic, but fundamental, analysis lodged itself in my mind during this year’s International Beer Challenge judging.