A complaint made against Docks Beers’ Carbon Crush has been upheld by the alcohol industry’s Independent Complaints Panel, after concerns were raised that the packaging…
A complaint made against Docks Beers’ Carbon Crush has been upheld by the alcohol industry’s Independent Complaints Panel, after concerns were raised that the packaging…
A complaint against Dead Man’s Fingers Super Spiced Rum and Dead Man’s Fingers Tequila Reposado has been rejected by the drinks trade’s Independent Complaints Panel (ICP). Industry watchdog the Portman Group said both drinks, which are produced by Halewood Artisanal Spirits, received a complaint regarding “association with dangerous behaviour” due to their packaging. The complaint related to the colour contrast in the letters of…
A recent complaint against Blossom Hill’s first canned spritz product, Blossom Hill Spritz, has been upheld by the Portman Group’s Independent Complaints Panel. The complaint against the Blossom Hill Spritz 25cl can was upheld against Code paragraph 3.1: The alcoholic nature of a drink should be communicated on its packaging with absolute clarity. The Panel noted that while there were some indicators of alcoholic content…
The Portman Group’s Independent Complaints Panel has upheld complaints about two beers: Purity Brewing’s Lawless and United Dutch Breweries Oranjeboom 8.5%. The Panel upheld a complaint about Purity Brewing’s product Lawless because, it ruled, the name was “inherently problematic” because it created “a direct link to illegal behaviour”. Chair of the Panel, Jenny Watson, said: “After considering all the arguments put forward by the producer,…
Fourpure Brewing Company’s product Juicebox IPA has been upheld in one of the first complaints under the Portman Group’s new Code of Practice, following concerns that the citrus-themed packaging and brand name could appeal to children. Zenith Global, which was commissioned to carry out an audit of 500 (randomly selected) products, considered Juicebox to be “problematic”, so it was brought to the Portman Group’s Independent…
Complaints against Heineken’s Birra Moretti Gran Antichi and Leffe Brune Abbey have not been upheld by the Portman Group’s Independent Complaints Panel. Alcohol Change UK expressed concern that each of the beers, being higher in strength than many and packaged in 75cl bottles, could be in breach of Code paragraph 3.2, which highlights “illegal, irresponsible or immoderate drinking”. The complainant asked the Panel to consider…
A complaint about HappyDown sparkling cocktails has been upheld by The Portman Group’s Independent Complaints Panel for failing to communicate their alcoholic content. The complainant, a member of the public, believed that the cartoon imagery used on the cans could appeal to children. The Panel did not believe that it did appeal to children but it did raise concerns that the cues describing it as…
A gin infused with collagen and described as “the elixir of youth” has had two complaints against it upheld by industry watchdog the Portman Group. The group has issued a retailer bulletin instructing supermarkets, convenience stores and other off-licences not to stock or order the gin. The gin is marketed as containing “anti-aging botanicals” and is said to have therapeutic and beautifying qualities. Members of…
