English Whisky Society officially launched as part of first festival
Published: 01 October, 2020
The English Whisky Society is gearing up for its official launch as part of the first English Whisky Festival to date.
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Long Read: Does sustainability sell? The new factors driving purchaser decision-making
Published: 28 September, 2020
Drawing on data from a recent survey of over 500 wine and spirits drinkers, Callum Saunders, head of planning at brand activation marketing agency Zeal Creative, shows how that focus on sustainability is increasing, not decreasing, as a result of the pressures of Covid.
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Aldi to open 100 new stores as part of £1.3bn investment
Published: 28 September, 2020
Aldi has pledged to invest a record £1.3bn over the next two years with new and upgraded stores, distribution centres and “further innovations” planned across the business.
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Scotch whisky industry launches Diversity and Inclusivity Charter
Published: 28 September, 2020
The Scotch Whisky industry is this week launching its Diversity and Inclusivity Charter in a series of events led by the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA).
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Raicilla: The new face of agave
Published: 23 September, 2020
From an almost complete unknown beyond the Americas, raicilla is now making inroads overseas, including markets such as the UK. David Furer reports on the new kid on the spirits block.
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Sales dip after EOHO ends but trend for early week trading continues
Published: 21 September, 2020
Food and drink sales fell back last week following the end of the Eat Out to Help Out (EOHO) scheme and fresh concerns about rising Covid infections, according to new CGA research.
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Hard calls on Brexit
Published: 18 September, 2020
With end of transition fast approaching, concern is growing over lack of clarity on UK-EU trade. Ahead of the WSTA Industry Summit 2020, Andrew Catchpole spoke with Miles Beale about goverment's current plans to impose unnecessary red tape and barriers to business.
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50 Best Indies 2020
Published: 11 September, 2020
Padstow’s Bin Two has romped home for a second year running with top placing in our 50 Best Indies 2020 list.
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Low and no sales on the rise
Published: 07 September, 2020
Sales of low- and no-alcohol drinks are up 30% year-on-year in the off-trade, with consumer spend on alcohol-free spirits hitting £5.4m, according to data from Nielsen.
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Majestic reverts back to traditional logo
Published: 02 September, 2020
Majestic has revealed it is reverting back to its traditional ‘bunch of grapes grape’ logo, which was used as the company’s identity between 1991 to 2018.
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WSET candidate figures hit by Covid but buoyed by online
Published: 02 September, 2020
The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) has reported an 11% drop in candidates taking a qualification in the last academic year (2019/20).
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Gyles Walker, Co-op: Back to Business Q&A
Published: 27 August, 2020
As the trade measures up to extraordinary times and swings through summer, leading businesses and operators take stock of trading conditions in the new normal.
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Mark Roberts, Lanchester Wines: Back to Business Q&A
Published: 26 August, 2020
As the trade measures up to extraordinary times and looks ahead beyond summer, leading operators take stock of doing business in the new normal.
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Back to the bar: the reality of reopening
Published: 25 August, 2020
Lisa Riley catches up with a trio of bar professionals after the reopening of the on-trade to get a feel for the ‘new world’ to which they have returned.
Cocktails are good to go
Published: 20 August, 2020
Cocktail delivery services have boomed as lockdown gives birth to a generation of amateur mixologists and stuck-at-home barflies. But, asks Jo Gilbert, is this a service that has legs?
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50 Best Indies count down
Published: 20 August, 2020
Harpers 50 Best Indies awards will be announced throughout the week of 7 to 11 September, culminating in a live webinar with the top 10 on the Friday.
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Supermarket BWS sales stay strong
Published: 19 August, 2020
Sales of beer, wine and spirits (BWS) through supermarkets increased 20% in the past four weeks, while total grocery sales slowed down.
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Global online buying frenzy levelling out
Published: 11 August, 2020
The extraordinary upward curve in online wine and spirit sales appears to be flattening, suggests the latest data from Wine-Searcher.
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Spirits: Premium’s in the house
Published: 10 August, 2020
Premium spirits have done a roaring trade under lockdown, as consumers with no place to go attempt to recreate some on-trade magic, writes Nigel Huddleston
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Kingsland offshoot to focus on ‘amazing opportunities’ for innovation
Published: 06 August, 2020
The levels of innovation witnessed so far in the spirits world are only a beginning, according to Becky Davies, who is heading up the new Kingsland Drinks’ spirits subsidiary that was unveiled earlier this week.
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