The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has urged the government to provide the drinks industry with more information on the new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme as businesses lack “clear guidance”.  According to a new report by the National Audit Office (NAO) called The government’s resources and waste reforms for England,  government officials have failed to clarify how the EPR scheme will…

The deadline for independent retailers to enter the Drinks Retailing Awards 2023 has been extended to Friday August 12. The awards are free to enter, with categories spanning the entire off-trade. Retailers can enter more than one category. Shortlists will be shared in the coming months, and the winners will be announced during the DRAs award ceremony on…

Beer shops across the UK are fearful about the future of the UK high street, alongside concerns about their ability to continue to operate as delivery-only businesses if the lockdown period is extended further. Jen Ferguson, co-owner of beer shop Hop, Burns & Black in southeast London, told DRN: “I have enormous fears for the high street generally. The stats for March show…

A no and low alcohol drinks producer has extended into the RTD sector. Ish Spirits is introducing two drinks in RTD can format: Gin-ish & Tonic and Spritz-ish, described as “a bittersweet but well-balanced take on the Aperol Spritz”. Each drink is under 75 calories per 25cl can, and they are made using only natural flavourings and botanical extracts. Ish Spirits is a Copenhagen-based non-alcoholic…

Cognac Frapin has unveiled a new addition in time for the Spring and Summer months. Frapin 1270 is described as “a snapshot of the family’s 240ha single estate vineyard”; which is situated at the heart of Cognac’s most exclusive region, Grande Champagne. The new cognac is distilled over fine less and extended ageing with the whole process being controlled from vineyard to bottle on the…