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Published: 19 August, 2024
What do you think of when you hear the word ‘vodka’. Not much, right? Where the word ‘whisky’ evokes images of sipping from a glass next to a roaring fire and ‘rum’ transports you to tropical climates grasping a glass filled with amber liquid on ice – vodka just doesn’t deliver the same dreamy (if clichéd) scenarios. But vodka is estimated to have a global value of $40.25 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 5.6% each year until then (IWSR Vodka Innovation Trends report). So, the category has to be doing something right, surely?
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Published: 19 August, 2024
Britain’s hospitality sector has recorded its first quarterly growth in outlets in two years, according to the latest Hospitality Market Monitor from CGA by NIQ and AlixPartners.
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Published: 16 August, 2024
A draft scheme ahead of the Policy and Sustainability Committee meeting on 22 August proposes a visitor levy in Edinburgh, allowing accommodation providers to retain 2.5% of the proceeds to cover their costs. The visitor levy, a fee imposed on overnight stays, is intended to raise funds for local services and tourism-related projects. UKHospitality Scotland supports this measure, emphasising that it is vital to prevent the levy from hindering investment, economic growth and job creation in the sector.
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Published: 16 August, 2024
We continue our summer Q&A series with Doug Wregg, sales and marketing director at Les Caves de Pyrene.
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Published: 16 August, 2024
The UK pub and bar market is expected to grow by 1.7% in 2024, reaching a total value of £23.6 billion, according to Lumina Intelligence’s latest report.
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Published: 15 August, 2024
TikTok has started allowing alcohol advertisements in the US, a change that began in June.
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Published: 15 August, 2024
Hallgarten & Novum Wines has expanded its French portfolio with the addition of northern Rhône producer Domaines Paul Jaboulet Aîné.
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Published: 15 August, 2024
Scotch whisky brand Chivas Regal and Premier League football club Arsenal have announced a multi-year partnership ahead of the 2024/25 season.
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Published: 15 August, 2024
This November sees the return of Feliz Rioja, inviting trade members across the UK to participate. As consumers search for quality wines for Christmas gifts, the initiative aims to position Rioja as the preferred choice for the festive season.
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Published: 14 August, 2024
Waud Wines has announced the acquisition of Handford Wines, expanding its portfolio of businesses. James Handford MW will continue to lead Handford Wines alongside his team, now supported by Waud Wines' resources and staff.
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Published: 14 August, 2024
Harpers and North South Wines are to host a free session exploring what it takes to become a B Corp certified company.
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Published: 14 August, 2024
The government has been urged to collaborate with the drinks industry to reduce the cost of non-alcoholic beers and wines. Mark Pritchard, the MP for The Wrekin, advised health minister Andrew Gwynne to explore ways to lower prices for these drinks.
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Published: 14 August, 2024
The workplace is more age diverse than ever before, with four generations now working cheek by jowl worldwide. However, post-pandemic socialising now looks very different, and business leaders are being warned to make sure they have workplace alcohol policies in place in order to cater to the needs and preferences of a multigenerational workforce.
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Published: 14 August, 2024
We continue our summer Q&A series with Tom Ashworth, CEO of Yapp Brothers.
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Published: 13 August, 2024
The Pig Hotels have unveiled their first wines made from vineyards located in West Sussex and on the Kent-East Sussex border.
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Published: 13 August, 2024
After nearly 30 years of producing award-winning wines, Ridgeview, a leading English sparkling wine producer, has been awarded gold by Sustainable Wines of Great Britain (SWGB).
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Published: 13 August, 2024
The UK Bartenders Guild has initiated a fundraising campaign to honour its founder as the organisation approaches its 90th anniversary.
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Published: 12 August, 2024
Hospitality sales experienced a sharp decline last Wednesday as violent disorder and the threat of widespread rioting led to many businesses closing their doors and a significant drop in customer turnout.
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Published: 12 August, 2024
As the cooler months approach, premium spirits distributor Mangrove has identified several key trends likely to dominate the drinks scene across the UK this winter.
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Published: 12 August, 2024
We continue our series with Joshua Castle, group head buyer, Keeling Andrew, Noble Rot and Shrine to the Vine.
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