It’s an issue that has become a major focus for consumers and producers alike. Clinton Cawood looks at how the sector is getting its message across If a sustainability initiative is implemented in an orchard and no one posts about it on Instagram, fortunately it still benefits the environment. But in an age when sustainability is increasingly important to retailers and consumers alike,…

Seasonal events have always been very important, offering retailers an opportunity to promote their point of difference. Consumers are more willing to shop around during these times to treat their loved ones, so offering the right in-store environment or online activation is key to driving extra sales.  Easter is the second biggest event after Christmas, with 37% of households typically buying more, though…

Sustainability has been a part of cidermaking for generations, but it’s only recently being talked about, finds Jaq Bayles  With climate change anxieties mounting in the face of increasing evidence that the planet is under threat, it’s no surprise that drinks producers across the industry are taking steps to mitigate their impact. And cider is a sector at the forefront of this movement.  While…

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has appointed Dagmar Droogsma as Director of Industry. Droogsma most recently held the role of head of Defra’s unit responsible for EU strategy and negotiations. She has also held senior roles in the Civil Service, including at the Department for the Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, and at the Department for Energy and Climate Change. In her new role she…

Liberty Wines has been certified carbon neutral by carbon management company Carbon Footprint. The importer cut its emissions by moving 70% of its Italian shipments from road to rail – which reduced their emissions by 69% in the past year, recycling 95% of its office waste, and cutting electricity use by 20% since February 2013 – in spite of a 20% increase in volumes going…