Wine writer Tim Atkin MW has hailed a changing scene in Argentina, as part of his 11th report on the country’s wines. Atkin, who has…
Wine writer Tim Atkin MW has hailed a changing scene in Argentina, as part of his 11th report on the country’s wines. Atkin, who has…
Several more breweries have shuttered, as external headwinds continue to hit the industry. Birmingham’s Dig Brew Co, Bad Seed Brewery in Malton and Bishop Auckland’s Hops and Dots are the latest to close, in what has been a devastating few months for craft beer. The team behind Dig Brew Co announced on Instagram that they “cannot carry on any longer and we will no longer…
Figures released by the Office for National Statistics show a slight fall in the annual rate of inflation, from 10.7% in the year to November to 10.5% in December. The CPIH – the Consumer Prices Index including housing costs – showed a fall in alcohol and tobacco inflation from 4.2% in November to 3.8% in December. Average alcohol and tobacco prices actually fell in December,…
A clutch of well-known spirits and Champagne brands will have their royal warrant status reviewed following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Brands and suppliers including Gordon’s gin, Champagne brands Mumm and Moët, and wine merchants Corney & Barrow and Berry & Bros & Rudd, carry the Queen’s coat of arms as regular suppliers to the royal household. After a monarch’s death the warrants become…
Nisa has launched a deal across a range of “barbecue essentials”, including a handful of beers and ciders, as the retailer gears up for the final bank holiday (August 29) of the summer. With Nisa expecting an “influx of customers” this weekend, it has reduced the cost of selected beer and cider multipacks as it aims to target value-seeking customers and boost basket…
Asda has rolled out a new wine promotion as it looks to target customers searching for deals. The trade-up promotion is available from August 19 to 29, with customers who buy six bottles of wine saving 25% on the entire purchase. It is applicable on all bottles of wine priced at £4.75 and over, including a selection of Asda Extra Special wines and brands such…
Circularity Scotland has released more details for the forthcoming Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), including a tie-up with Biffa. The DRS, which Circularity Scotland says should prevent “at least 90%” of recyclable drinks containers from becoming waste, will require retailers in the country to take back containers and charge a deposit on eligible containers. Programme administrator Circularity Scotland has…
The world of alternative formats is getting more attention from producers, retailers and consumers alike. Companies such as When in Rome launched with only alt formats in mind and retailers including Waitrose are giving more attention to them. Here, When in Rome CEO & co-founder Rob Malin and Waitrose alternative formats buyer Marien Rodriguez Lopez de la Calle talk to Drinks Retailing about why the industry…
