Drinks

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.

‘Industry legend’ joins low-calorie drinks brand

09-Nov-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Low-carb and calorie drink company Skinny Brands has hired former Kopparberg director Adrian Hirst to head up its sales division.

Krombacher pub walk to highlight pub closure crisis

07-Nov-2018 By Robert Mann

Premium beer brand Krombacher has announced an inaugural pub walk campaign to increase awareness about the plight of British pubs.

Thornbridge renames flagship beer to raise cancer hospital cash

07-Nov-2018 By Emily Hawkins

Thornbridge Brewery will rename its flagship beer to the name of a former employee diagnosed with a terminal cancer, in a bid to raise money for a nearby hospital.

Former Diageo MD appointed as BrewDog director

07-Nov-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Scottish brewer and operator BrewDog has appointed a former Diageo boss to head its BrewDog Distilling department.

Brewery ransacked by thieves in smash-and-grab raid

05-Nov-2018 By Robert Mann

A blitz on West Berkshire Brewery will cost the company “tens of thousands” of pounds in repairs, according to its managing director.

Small family-owned brewery has two of the UK's best beers in landmark result

05-Nov-2018 By Robert Mann

A small family-owned brewery is making a name for itself with its nationally recognised beers.

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.

Brexit could mean pubs run out of Guinness, claims Lib Dem MP

05-Nov-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

A no deal or ‘bad deal’ Brexit could mean Guinness supplies will dry up, Liberal Democrat MP for Twickenham Vince Cable has claimed.

Molson Coors UK profits drop by £14.5m

05-Nov-2018 By Stuart Stone

The UK arm of Molson Coors has seen its profits fall by nearly £15m despite an increase in turnover, its latest financial results have revealed.

Diageo's Yorke focuses on diversity in the trade

02-Nov-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

Despite studying for a law degree, Melissa Yorke decided her career may lie in a different direction. Now at drinks giant Diageo, she has helped change the on-trade team and is vocal on diversity within the industry as a whole.

Natural wine on the increase as Millennials become more health-conscious

01-Nov-2018 By Robert Mann

Natural wine is enjoying a surge in popularity thanks to consumer interest in health and wellbeing, according to one expert behind a dedicated online shop.

Salt Beer Factory to open in Bradford

01-Nov-2018 By Robert Mann

A “three years in the making” brewery is set to open tomorrow (Friday 2 November) aiming to showcase “the best craft in beers and gins,” in a modern pub environment.

Guinness is giving away nearly 10,000 pints for International Stout Day

31-Oct-2018 By Robert Mann

Contrary to its adverts of old, Guinness may not be good for your health – but for one day this week, it’s set to be good for Londoners’ wallets.

Leicester helicopter crash: owner left whiskey for fans to remember loved ones

31-Oct-2018 By Robert Mann

Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, the Leicester City owner who died in a helicopter crash, would leave whiskey and glasses for Foxes fans to toast loved ones before each match, it has been revealed.