Sussex-based winery Bolney has announced plans to expand its retail and hospitality area to increase visitor capacity. As the English wine industry continues to…
Sussex-based winery Bolney has announced plans to expand its retail and hospitality area to increase visitor capacity. As the English wine industry continues to…
Glass manufacturer Encirc has partnered with Diageo to create “the world’s first” net zero glass bottles at scale by 2030. Encirc, which last month agreed to buy bottling plant The Park from Accolade Wines, plans to build a new furnace at its Elton plant in Cheshire. According to the companies, the furnace will reduce carbon emissions by 90%, with an energy mix…
Two independent breweries have announced closure plans amid soaring costs, as multinational brewers also feel the pinch. Warrington-based brewery, Twisted Wheel Brew, explained its decision to close was based on the impact of Covid restrictions as well as the cost-of-living crisis, which have made “business unviable”. The brewery had been active since February 2020. “With sales falling, general consumer confidence low, and further increases…
The trade has met the autumn statement with mixed reactions as chancellor Jeremy Hunt made no comment on plans to either reintroduce duty freeze or press ahead with increases. While the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) “welcomed HM Treasury’s clarification that any decision on alcohol duty rates will be deferred”, the Wine & Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) said there is little cause for celebration. SWA chief…
116 drinks industry leaders have signed an open letter calling on the government to reintroduce a freeze on alcohol duty after previous plans were scrapped by chancellor Jeremy Hunt. The letter, published in The Times, urged the chancellor to review alcohol duty policies, particularly in light of rising energy prices. “The government’s decision to reverse the alcohol duty freeze will result in…
After joining the buying team in 2003, Pierre Mansour is now the director of wine for The Wine Society. And as both ethical consumerism and the cost-of-living crisis remain at the fore, he tells Drinks Retailing how the company plans to expand its low/no range, offer value, and go carbon neutral by 2024. At The Wine Society’s press tasting today, Mansour notes both…
The Spirit of Manchester Distillery has released more details of its move into malt whisky, including a consumer club to allow enthusiasts to follow the evolution of the spirit from cask to glass. Drinks Retailing reported the distiller’s whisky plans in May and it has now revealed that the name of the brand will be One Point Six. The first casks will be…
Diageo has purchased Vivanda, owner of the flavour matching technology behind the ‘What’s Your Whisky’ platform and the Journey of Flavour experience at the Johnnie Walker brand home in Edinburgh. Diageo said the acquisition supports its ambition to provide “customised brand experiences across all channels” and the company plans to expand FlavorPrint technology to other categories. Powered by artificial intelligence, FlavorPrint technology uses a series…
