Published: 20 January, 2025
This time of year, is when I must start polishing my crystal ball in the hope I can come up with a few nuggets of prophecy for the spirits industry, for the year ahead. And whilst I’m not Mystic Meg, I foresee the year to come as one of change; a year filled with lofty highs and disappointing lows. The way I see it, 2024 has seen a few big success stories, which have laid the groundwork to enjoy more success in 2025. But 2024 was also a tricky year for many producers, and, with plenty of regulatory and legislative upheaval expected, 2025 does look like it might have a few surprises in store for us. Here are my predictions on what could be, a rollercoaster of a year, for the great British booze industry.
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Published: 15 January, 2025
Every year like millions of others in the UK I submit a self-assessment tax return. I don’t personally complete the forms but send all the relevant information to my accountant who processes it and submits the document.
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Published: 14 January, 2025
SWA chief executive has claimed the industry is “not crying wolf” over the impact of the double-digit rise in spirit duty since August 2023. According to Treasury figures, the revenue from spirits duty fell by £255m for the period running 1 August 2023 to 30 November 2024, which equates to an eye-watering half a million-pound loss in revenue every day for HMRC.
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Published: 10 January, 2025
This week has seen the release of our 50 Best Indies 2025 results, celebrating the leading wine and spirits merchants from across the UK.
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Published: 08 January, 2025
This week marks the release of our 50 Best Indies 2025 results, celebrating the leading wine and spirits merchants from across the UK.
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Published: 07 January, 2025
This week marks the launch of our 50 Best Indies 2025 results, celebrating the leading wine and spirits merchants from across the UK.
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Published: 30 December, 2024
Jo Gilbert tallies up the scores on BWS’ shelf appeal and explores what each category could learn from the other.
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Published: 10 December, 2024
The once booming market for deluxe single malt is in decline, according to new data published by a leading financial advisory firm.
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Published: 06 December, 2024
Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but great design is a finely tuned skill. Andrew Catchpole highlights the best of the crop at this year’s Design Awards.
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Published: 04 December, 2024
Andrew Catchpole speaks to The Peninsula’s director of wine Melody Wong about her high-flying role and the mission to elevate baijiu in the UK.
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Published: 04 December, 2024
Industry veteran Simon Hunt has been appointed CEO of the Campari Group, after an extensive assessment process involving both internal and external candidates.
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Published: 22 November, 2024
The International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD), a collective of some of the world’s biggest alcohol producers, has surpassed its 2024 goal of embedding rigorous digital safeguards across thousands of brands worldwide.
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Published: 14 November, 2024
Maverick Drinks co-founder Michael Vachon has announced his departure from the firm, after 11 influential years at the helm.
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Published: 12 November, 2024
Nearly a quarter of hospitality operators have changed the routes-to-market of their drinks ranges and more business are seeking to reduce their delivery partners than increase them, leaving drinks brands at risk of being de-listed, new research has revealed.
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Published: 11 November, 2024
Research undertaken by GlobalData suggests that premiumisation, convenience, generational shifts and AI will be the key drivers of innovation and development in the spirits industry over the next five years.
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Published: 29 October, 2024
Wine merchant Justerini & Brooks marked 275 years in business last week via the launch of several exclusive products at its grand anniversary celebration at Burlington Arcade in Mayfair.
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Published: 28 October, 2024
Long-time spirits industry commentator and MD of Mangrove Global, Nick Gillett, speaks out ahead of the new Labour government’s Autumn Statement, arguing that ‘the best hospitality can hope for is to be left well alone’.
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Published: 07 October, 2024
Nicola Jones will join Waitrose as its new wine trading manager on 13 October, bringing 13 years of experience from within the company.
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Published: 04 October, 2024
Harpers’ round up of the leading UK wine, beer and spirits suppliers has landed once again, featuring the best in the business. Drawn from a dynamic and ever-evolving sector, these are the companies that our judges deemed to have gone the extra mile in terms of quality of service and portfolio, plus much else besides. And their inclusion in this list is a celebration of that professionalism and attention to detail.
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Published: 04 October, 2024
Welcome to the final reveal of our Top 50 Drinks Wholesalers 2024, featuring the Top 10 businesses in the UK.
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