Soft & Hot Drinks

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.

How Coca-cola plans to paint the world red

17-Dec-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

When you hear the words ‘holidays are coming’ on TV, you know exactly what the advert is without looking and that Coca-Cola is driving that big red rig. Here is how the soft drinks behemoth is looking to the future.

Alcohol-free vodka launched by Stryyk

03-Dec-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

Alcohol-free spirit brand Stryyk has added a third variant to its portfolio, which now consists of Not Rum, Not Gin and new addition Not Vodka.

Licensees’ plan to attract 2,000 new customers a day

19-Nov-2018 By Robert Mann

Owners of an historic back-street pub say they have dreamed up a “simple way” of potentially attracting 2,000 new people a day.

The Drinks List: Top Brands to Stock 2019

18-Nov-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

With so much conflicting research in the market and varying opinions from analysts, The Morning Advertiser’s Drinks List 2019 reveals exactly what is going on with sales at the bar.

Coca-Cola brands and flavours you haven't seen

16-Nov-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

From the bizarre to the delicious, over its 130-plus years of existence Coca-Cola has racked up a considerable portfolio of flavours and brands, the majority of which aren’t available in the UK. However, The Morning Advertiser recently had privileged...

Which milk alternatives should pubs stock?

14-Nov-2018 By Emily Hawkins

Pubs should increase their range of milk alternatives so they can cater to people looking for indulgent options as well as functional, a new report recommends.

New Coca-Cola Plus Coffee could be ripe for UK extension

09-Nov-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

A newly launched coffee variant of Coca-Cola in nine other countries around the world could be rolled out to more, including the UK, soon as the Coca-Cola Company looks to seed it in 50 markets by next year.

Future multiple operator ties up energy drink deal

09-Nov-2018 By Emily Hawkins

Rock Point Leisure and premium energy drink company Rich Energy have signed an exclusive UK distribution agreement.

Kombucha, a pub staple?

05-Nov-2018 By Emily Hawkins

A different, softer type of fermented drink could be set to take UK pubs by storm as chains large and small explore the potential of Kombucha.