Several trade associations have joined forces to call on the government to save small businesses from being wiped out by energy costs. In a joint…
Several trade associations have joined forces to call on the government to save small businesses from being wiped out by energy costs. In a joint…
Independent Scottish whisky distillery Nc’Nean claims it has become the first in the UK to reach net zero emissions for production, beating the Scotch whisky industry target of 2040 by 20 years. Leading the way in what will be Scotland’s biggest year for sustainability, the whisky distillery’s 2020 carbon footprint is the first in the UK to be verified as net zero. Nc’nean’s carbon footprint…
The Isle of Wight Distillery’s flagship Mermaid brand has been certified Net Zero, aslongside celebrating a full year of being plastic-free. The certification was awarded by sustainability firm Good Business, taking account of the PAS 2050 standard. Mermaid is now offsetting its emissions through support of two carbon positive projects. The first, working with ‘The Ocean Foundation’, is an extensive seagrass growing project to preserve…
Borough Wines is expanding its offering with a new Zero Waste wine range for both off and on-trade customers. The Zero Waste range comprises 25 artisan wines from independent winemakers, chosen to celebrate sustainable winemaking from around the world. Many of the wines are biodynamic and vegan, and they are all available in three formats: Return Bottle, Vinotap and Refill. Managing Director, Muriel Chatel, said:…
Tennent’s has announced the off-trade launch of its new alcohol-free beer, Tennent’s Zero. Tennent’s Zero aims to tap into the trend which shows that 42% of adult drinkers are looking to cut down on alcohol, as well as the 20% of adults under 25 who do not drink at all. The newcomer is the latest to join the popular no and low-alcohol category, which is…
Borough Wines is expanding its offering of sustainable solutions with a new zero waste range for its off and on-trade customers. The new Zero-Waste range comprises 25 artisan wines from independent winemakers chosen to celebrate sustainable winemaking around the world. Many of the wines are biodynamic and vegan, and they are all available in three different formats: Return Bottle, Vinotap and Refill. Managing director, Muriel…
Thatchers Cider has introduced its first alcohol-free cider, Zero. Thatchers Zero, which has an alcoholic strength of 0.0%, is crafted using a selection of Thatchers’ favourite bittersweet apple varieties to create an alcohol-free cider, which the company said has “body, smoothness and character”. Martin Thatcher, managing director, said: “We have taken a lot to time and care in the production of Zero. Created to be…
St Peter’s Brewery has introduced an “improved recipe” for its Without brand of zero alcohol beer, in order to appeal to a wider range of no and low-alcohol drinkers. The Suffolk Brewer launched the St Peter’s Without brand of 0.0% alcohol craft beer in 2016 and said it has built a strong following of loyal customers for the beer. John Hadingham, managing director, said: “When…
