Soft & Hot Drinks

Franklin & Sons ‘flavour collection’ tonics launches

05-Apr-2019 By Robert Mann

Franklin & Sons has unveiled a new four-pack tonic water range in an attempt to create a unique drinking experience for consumers.

Operators could miss out on 33.8m customers this summer

02-Apr-2019 By Nikkie Sutton

This summer could boost pubs' profits with an estimated 33.8m more customers heading out for drinks in the warmer weather, according to research.

The latest mixers trends

26-Mar-2019 By Emily Hawkins

The mixers market is rapidly diversifying to match the changing preferences of modern drinkers. Here are some of the trends you should be aware of.

Anger over EFSA ruling that could end cannabis-infused products

22-Mar-2019 By Robert Mann

A final decision will be made ‘imminently’ in regards to a ruling that could classify cannabis-infused drinks as a ‘novel’ food.

Tango expands sugar-free range with new flavours

20-Mar-2019 By Robert Mann

Britvic is investing in its much-loved Tango brand with the introduction of three new sugar-free variants.

Coca-Cola reveals its plastic usage

15-Mar-2019 By Nikkie Sutton

Soft drinks giant Coca-Cola has announced it used 3m tonnes of plastic packaging in one year, in a new report.

Lord Sugar invests in tonic water company

13-Mar-2019 By Emily Hawkins

Alan Sugar's investment company Amsvest will invest in a brand of tonic waters that use natural honey as a sweetener and are aimed at health-conscious consumers.

40 Kola releases new low-sugar variant

07-Mar-2019 By Robert Mann

In an effort to give customers greater choice, the 40 Kola brand has added to its growing craft soft drinks range with the launch of a low-sugar variant.

Demand for cannabis-infused drinks ‘soars by 8,000%’

05-Mar-2019 By Robert Mann

Consumers are ‘panic buying’ cannabis-infused drinks after the Food Standards Agency (FSA) ruled they should be removed from shops and bars as the EU reclassified the products as ‘novel’, a drinks maker has warned.

Give customers a hot hit in winter

30-Jan-2019 By Robert Mann

As coffee shops continue to pop up on our high streets – is now the time to rethink your hot beverage offer to cater for the punter of the future?

Drinkaware campaign targets Dry January consumers

30-Jan-2019 By Robert Mann

Alcohol education charity Drinkaware is encouraging consumers to cut down on their drinking by taking more drink-free days throughout the year, not just in January.

Dry January ‘will be the death’ of British pubs, landlords warn

22-Jan-2019 By Robert Mann

Pubs have described this month’s Dry January as a ‘nightmare’ for the industry, as more than 5m drinkers sign up for the booze-free period.

Fatty and sugary food and drink consulation launched

14-Jan-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

Pubs could come under more pressure as the Government launches a consultation on whether or not to ban fatty and sugar food promotions.

Dry January benefits could last until August, new study claims

04-Jan-2019 By Robert Mann

Those who abstain from drinking in January often to continue to drink less in the following month, a new study has revealed.

Dry January could be bad for your health, expert claims

03-Jan-2019 By Robert Mann

Drinkers vowing to quit alcohol during ‘Dry January’ could actually be doing their health more harm than good, a top doctor has warned.