If you’ve been in the wine trade long enough, you’ll probably have heard it described as a “people” business. Mixing with crowds of professionals, surrounded by lineups of large…
If you’ve been in the wine trade long enough, you’ll probably have heard it described as a “people” business. Mixing with crowds of professionals, surrounded by lineups of large…
Strongbow has become the first major UK alcohol brand to add assistive technology directly onto its packaging via NaviLens. Yesterday, the Heineken-owned brand announced that it had added a NaviLens QR code onto its packs – a high-contrast, smartphone-readable marker designed to help blind and partially sighted shoppers interact with the product. When scanned, the QR…
Diageo has launched a new “partnership lab” as the global drinks company looks to identify the next generation of digital products intended to elevate consumer experiences. Fusion by Diageo will complement incubator fund Distill Ventures, and it is designed for growth-stage technology companies to work with Diageo to develop digital concepts that “go beyond the bottle”. The theme for the first cohort is Celebrate at…
The latest issue of Drinks Retailing is now available to view as a digital edition. The issue is packed with insights and opinions and we’re excited to share the shortlists for this year’s Drinks Retailing Awards (from page 18), though we won’t announce the winners until March 22. Elsewhere in these pages, our commentators take a look at what 2022 will have…
From reducing paper waste to providing consumers with a clear view of a brand’s sustainability credentials, Rachel Badham explores how the latest digital technology can assist sustainability-focused drinks producers and retailers For drinks brands and retailers, sustainability initiatives are no longer optional. As more consumers look to prioritise sustainability when making a purchase, it is more important than ever that the drinks industry…
Scotch whisky producer Chivas Brothers has shared details of its heat recovery technology with the industry as it looks to encourage other distilleries to reduce carbon emissions. The Pernod Ricard unit, which produces brands such as Chivas Regal and The Glenlivet, has made information about its latest carbon cutting technology freely available to the wider drinks industry, including the design process and learnings…
As emerging technology offers new ways to help retailers drive sales, Rachel Badham takes a look at how AI can be used in bricks-and-mortar stores With more retailers looking to streamline operations through the latest in-store technology, automated systems are being given an intelligent upgrade. From tracking consumer behaviour to helping retailers manage product inventory, artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to not…
Westons Cider is to invest £2 million in its fruit pressing capacity as it looks to use technology to reduce energy consumption. The investment, which is part of its plan to reduce its carbon footprint, will see two presses installed at its Herefordshire mill. “Running entirely off renewable energy sources, and 20% more efficient than the current on-site presses, the new technology represents a significant…
