The monthly round-up of what’s new in low/no, beer, cider, wine, spirits, RTDs and mixers. SPIRITS…
The monthly round-up of what’s new in low/no, beer, cider, wine, spirits, RTDs and mixers. SPIRITS…
Independent beer shops across the country have found ways to adapt their businesses in order to still operate during the lockdown period, while keeping staff and customers safe. In the second of our ‘Beer shops under lockdown’ series, DRN talks to Jules Gray, co-owner of Hop Hideout in Sheffield: * Can you give me an idea of how your business is currently operating? “Hop Hideout…
Kingsland Drinks has announced it has made “high-level executive changes” in order to focus on the strategic direction of the business. Andy Sagar has taken up the new role of executive chairman, after 14 years as managing director. This will enable him to focus on the company’s strategic growth agenda. Ed Baker will take on the role of managing director.
Cellar Trends is launching two non-alcoholic brands in order to tap into this “seemingly unstoppable” consumer trend. The company also has a number of other launches and line extensions in the pipeline. The first of its non-alcohol brands is Fluere, described as being “filled with botanicals to provide a complex yet balanced taste”. These are individually distilled in a copper pot still using hydrosteam distillation.
Waitrose has seen “unprecedented sales” of its festive Heston from Waitrose gin, and it has now doubled its initial order for the product after it sold a month’s worth of stock in just one day. The new Heston from Waitrose Citrus Sherbet Lazy Gin (rsp: £24.99) was introduced into stores in mid-November, and rapid sales have meant the gin is now out of stock online…
Wanderlust Wine is to launch Wine on Demand, which it describes as “a revolutionary new online service, delivering wine to Londoners within the hour”. Wine on Demand is designed to give wine lovers the flexibility to order quality wines, with delivery to their doors within an hour of ordering. Wanderlust Wine was founded by Richard Ellison, who saw a gap in the market to offer…
Asda has blended Prosecco with Pinot Grigio in order to cut costs, following warnings this week that the price of Prosecco could see significant price hikes. ‘Progrigio’, which is made by blending the prosecco glera grape with Pinot Grigio, has just gone on sale in Asda stores, priced at £5 per 75cl bottle. The 11% abv wine is said to have a similar taste profile to…
A host of drinks retailers say Deliveroo’s new alcohol delivery service has already brought in new business in addition to overcoming the challenges of adding a delivery arm to their existing operations. Majestic Wines, BrewDog and a raft of leading independent drinks retailers have agreed to partner with the on-demand food delivery service Deliveroo to offer a standalone drinks delivery service, following a successful trial…
