Soft & Hot Drinks

The MA Podcast – episode 1

‘We’ll lose one big beer brand soon’ says Curious Brewery boss

07-Oct-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

The boss of Curious Brewery Gareth Bath has outlined what he thinks the future of the UK's beer sector could look like.

Well-trained staff can deliver low/no message

01-Oct-2019 By Emily Hawkins

The essential ingredient for a strong low-and-no alcohol drinks offering is staff training, the founder of a soda company has said.

Low 2 No ABV show launched

26-Sep-2019 By Alice Leader

Leading media business company William Reed has revealed it will be holding a new trade show designed to support the development of the low-to-no alcohol sector.

Pubs considered a ‘coffee destination’

23-Sep-2019 By Stuart Stone

Almost one in 10 customers (9%) rate coffee served in a pub as being better than that served by the likes of Pret A Manger, Costa Coffee or Starbucks according to new research.

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.