With its proud history as Australia’s oldest familyowned winery, Yalumba is putting the future front and centre with its new collection of organic, sustainably-produced…
With its proud history as Australia’s oldest familyowned winery, Yalumba is putting the future front and centre with its new collection of organic, sustainably-produced…
The trade organisation for the UK wine industry has said current CEO Simon Thorpe MW will leave his position at the end of May. WineGB said this morning that Thorpe, who joined the organisation in 2020, will “return to his roots” as an importer and distributor. Thorpe is to join importer Thomas Hunt as managing director in June. Thorpe said: “I am lucky enough to…
Belle Lawrence, associate director at social media agency Immediate Future, uses Brandwatch analytics to deliver insights and uncover opportunities in low and no alcohol Once again, the social media conversations around non-alcoholic drinks/ the sober-curious movement are peaking as we head further into Dry January. Drinks brands need to take note though: Dry January is not just for the new year. In fact, analysis…
The latest issue of Drinks Retailing is here, and we’re marking the end of the year by taking a look at trends present and future, from the biggest hits in the world of Christmas gifting (pages 20 – 24) to YesMore’s review of what to expect from 2023 (12 – 13). Following the Think Rum trade day on November 8, Peter Holland rounds up…
As the drinks industry looks to the technology of the future to create forward-thinking marketing strategies, the metaverse is the latest buzzword with brands and retailers. Rachel Badham reports By creating digital experiences, which can include virtual reality, the metaverse can directly connect consumers with businesses. But what exactly is this emerging form of technology? After being coined by the author Neal Stephenson in…
About a year ago, wine tech company Pix started making noise in the UK about its revolutionary wine discovery platform. The AI-enhanced search function, coupled with a team of top industry names – and millions of dollars in backing – pointed to the future of wine online. But last month, that future became less certain, as it emerged staff from the platform’s editorial arm, The…
How much of a role will technology play in the shops of the future? What do consumers want and how can drinks retailers deliver? Lucy Britner reports At the London Wine Fair in June, Drinks Retailing hosted a panel discussion about the future of drinks shopping. Experts on the panel were: Stephen Finch, founder of Vagabond; Anne Jones, drinks experience & event development at…
What will the drinks packs of the future look like? Lucy Britner reports from the recent Act for Change symposium in Bordeaux Glass. That’s the answer to the question: What will be the main type of packaging for wine and spirits in 2030? In June, Lulie Halstead, co-founder of Wine Intelligence IWSR; Rob Malin, founder of When in Rome; Damien Barton, co-manager of Bordeaux’s…
