Soft & Hot Drinks

JDW and Miller & Carter ranked among healthiest brands

09-Sep-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

JD Wetherspoon along with Mitchells and Butlers-owned Miller & Carter have been ranked among the healthiest high street businesses by a YouGov poll.

'Market for mocktails will only increase'

28-Aug-2019 By Emily Hawkins

The popularity of mocktails shows no sign of stopping and will drive the premium drinks category, according to the founder of soft drinks supplier Peter Spanton Drinks.

Adult soft drinks ‘one of the UK’s fastest-growing categories’

13-Aug-2019 By Nikkie Thatcher

UK adults drinking less alcohol and opting to be booze-free has meant soft drinks sales have risen by 15.4% in five years, new research has found.

Supermarket to take over pub with low-alcohol options

10-Jul-2019 By Emily Hawkins

Supermarket Sainsbury’s is opening a pop-up pub that will only serve low and no-alcohol drinks, in a bid to promote the category.

Opinion

Twisting tap: making the most of free water

09-Jul-2019 By Sophie Atherton

Beer writer Sophie Atherton explains how, with a simple twist, pubs can turn free tap water to their advantage

‘No one noticed’ changes made after soft drink levy

08-Jul-2019 By Emily Hawkins

The levy on sugary soft drinks hit the headlines after comments from the Tory leadership contenders – what does the drinks industry think should happen?

The great debate over free tap water at pubs

04-Jul-2019 By Robert Mann

In recent months, there has been a huge debate around whether tap water should be free for customers in pubs and bars.

Premium soft drinks market worth more than half-a-billion pounds

02-Jul-2019 By Stuart Stone

In its first report on premium soft drinks and mixers, Fentimans has revealed the category has grown by 33.1% year on year and is now worth a huge £517m.

In association with Fever-Tree

Why creating the perfect G&T garden can push profits

11-Jun-2019 By Adam Bloodworth

Statistics reveal Britain’s love for gin isn’t only here to stay but is increasing year on year. The challenge for brands is to explore new ways to profit from the spirit’s surge in popularity

Is it ok to order just tap water? Bar owner has her say

31-May-2019 By Robert Mann

Tap water is a staple seen on many restaurant tables across the UK, with Britons enjoying the drink free of charge. However, one landlord has highlighted that people who order the cost-effective beverage could be affecting a businesses trade.

Mr Fitz Aqua Spritz launches ‘on-trend’ new flavour

31-May-2019 By Robert Mann

Mr Fitz Aqua Spritz has expanded its range of premium soft drinks with the release of a new lemon flavour.

In association with Imbibe

What’s on at Imbibe Live 2019?

30-May-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

Celebrating its 10th year, Imbibe Live is back at the London Olympia with a raft of expert speakers, along with new products and exhibitors, as The Morning Advertiser reveals in this guide to the show.

Jonny Wilkinson relaunches kombucha brand

22-May-2019 By Robert Mann

Rugby star Jonny Wilkinson has launched No.1 Living, a rebrand and extension of his No.1 Kombucha range.

The Ultimate Guide to Low and No Alcohol

Low and no: what to stock

20-May-2019 By Phil Mellows

The range of low and no-alcohol beverages is a category ripe for picking – it’s up to you to choose the best available.

The Ultimate Guide to Low and No Alcohol

Low and no: how to sell

20-May-2019 By Phil Mellows

Taking the lead in offering great drinks as shown throughout this supplement is a fantastic start – but now you and your team needs to market them correctly.