As the market for functional ingredients grows, Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) has said that it plans to sell more beers with added protein or electrolytes. Part of a growing trend, the company joins a wave of new products attempting to enter the wellness sphere. Most recently, AB InBev entered this territory via a new version of its Spaten beer with added…

Wines from New Zealand have experienced sales and export growth, with overall sales up by 8% compared to last year. According to the New Zealand Winegrowers (NZW) report, exports reached $2.108 billion, with export volume increasing to 306.2 million litres in the 12 months to June 2026. Accounting for around 90% of New Zealand wine sales, international exports are vital to the…

The Wine Society has launched Ex-Château, a new programme giving members access to rare, mature and sought-after wines. The Society said that the programme builds on its long-standing relationships with producers and estates, bringing together celebrated producers and outstanding vintages. It said that the programme will work on a rotating basis, with a new selection of producers set to feature each…

The Portuguese Cork Association (APCOR) says new research shows there is a widening price premium between wines sealed with cork and screwcaps. It said the average price for wines with corks in the top 250 in the UK off-trade now stands at £8.19, compared to £6.93 for screwcap wines. The gap between the two has increased from 12.6% in 2021 to 18.2%…

Herefordshire’s Two Beacons Vineyard, based at the foot of the Malvern Hills, has reported its largest-ever harvest by volume. The producer said that pickers are still harvesting the crop by hand this week, but that it was already clear volumes were the highest since the vineyard was established in 2018. Part of UK-wide optimism among English growers, Two Beacons joins a…

The new owner of Brewdog has embarked on a campaign to rid itself of the controversies of the Scottish brewer’s former regime. The Under New Ownership campaign includes 48-sheet London Underground ads that state: “Our promise isn’t to tame Brewdog, it’s to let it be Brewdog again – brewed by happy people, run properly, and still fighting the good fight for better beer”.

Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has agreed to sell the Seppelt brand along with its Great Western winery in Victoria, Australia. The company said the assets will be sold to Aaron Drummond, CEO and co-owner of Mornington Peninsula winery Stonier, and partners. As well as the brand and Great Western winery, the sale includes the cellar door and vineyards, and the Drumborg vineyard…