Low to no - Hospitality

Low2No shines spotlight on menu composition and occasions

07-Sep-2022 By The Morning Advertiser

Visitors to the only dedicated trade show for the low and no-alcohol drinks sector, Low2NoBev will hear how to maximise the market when it comes to occasions and menu composition.

Free event pass to help improve low and no sales

02-Sep-2022 By The Morning Advertiser

Low2NoBev – the only dedicated trade show for the low and no-alcohol drinks sector – returns to Olympia London this month (26-28 September) with visitors urged to register for their free entry badge now.

Gen Z want TikTok, Tequila and no hangover

30-Aug-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

The co-founder of bar exploration app DUSK has offered fresh insight into Generation Z drinking trends, after research revealed those aged 16 to 24 to be driving hospitality’s attempted recovery from the pandemic.

Registration open for industry trade shows

18-Aug-2022 By The Morning Advertiser

The Big Hospitality Expo and Low2NoBev are both now open for guests to register for entry now.

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Let spirits and wine do the work for you

28-Jul-2022 By Gary Lloyd

Spirits and wine sales at pubs are making a massive comeback – so you could be missing a trick if you don’t make sure your offer includes these favourites.

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BrewDog Distilling Co announces new vodka

21-Jul-2022 By Rebecca Weller

This week's round-up features a fruity new vodka from BrewDog Distilling Co as well as Black Sheep Brewery's latest release as part of its 2022 Seasonal Cask Range and new products from Adnams, Hattingley Valley Wines alongside a new collaborative...

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FEATURE: Make spirits and wine work for you

18-Jul-2022 By Gary Lloyd

You’ve got your lovely range of craft beers, scrumptious cask ales and ever-popular mainstream pints and cracking ciders on the bar but something’s missing… sort out your spirits and wines and you’ve pretty much got it perfect.

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Heineken UK launches Beer Report collating insights to boost the on-trade

22-Jun-2022 By Heineken UK

Exclusive research in Heineken UK’s Beer Report reveals younger generation beer drinkers are driving the move away from classic lagers toward more premium brands.

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Find a new revenue stream in drinks with less and no alcohol

24-May-2022 By Gary Lloyd

We all want a packed pub and one way to get that is to have a drinks offer that caters for a wide range of customers.

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FEATURE: Why low and no alcohol is not a compromise

09-May-2022 By Michelle Perrett

The summer is coming with outside drinking and eating set to drive customers into the pub. And while many will reach for their usual tipple in the summer months some people for whatever reason will be looking at not drinking or reducing their alcohol...

Asahi aims to make 20% of its beer alcohol-free by 2030

05-May-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Asahi Europe & International (AEI) has announced its desire to demonstrate inclusiveness for alcohol-free lifestyles by aiming for 20% of its portfolio to be made up by alcohol-free products by 2030 as part of the Asahi Legacy 2030 initiative.

NEW PRODUCTS ROUND UP

New beers from Black Sheep and Hackney breweries

28-Apr-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Included in this weeks new products round up are four new beers from Black Sheep Brewery, Beers Without Beards, Signature Brew and Hackney Brewery as well as new offerings from Atopia, Mouton Cadet, Buzzed and Amaro Santoni.

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New beers from Shepherd Neame, Tiny Rebel collab and Adnams

21-Apr-2022 By Gary Lloyd

Among this week’s new products are an ale from Shepherd Neame to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, a double launch from WKD and a beer collab between So Lets Talk and Tiny Rebel.

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How to make a ‘one unit’ cocktail

07-Apr-2022 By Britvic

Last month, we asked our Sensational Drink users what they wanted to know about low and no options on drinks menus.

Big Interview

BBG vows to support the on-trade

04-Apr-2022 By Gary Lloyd

Budweiser Brewing Group UK & Ireland’s Jean-David Thumelaire talks about the pandemic, the business’s Stella Please campaign and its latest innovations, among other things, with The Morning Advertiser associate features editor Gary Lloyd.

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BrewDog and Whitley Neill roll out new gins

10-Mar-2022 By Gary Lloyd

Spirits from BrewDog, Whitley Neill and One-Eyed Rebel and beers from Lakedown, Bellfield and Vocation make up the latest new product launches this week.

Fundraising bids launched by distillery and low-alcohol beer business

03-Mar-2022 By Gary Lloyd

The Lakes Distillery has launched a fundraising drive seeking £1.25m while Small Beer Brew Co wants to raise £300,000.

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Wales rugby stars kick-off spirit launch, Hendrick’s boasts botanicals in new gin

24-Feb-2022 By Gary Lloyd

The latest new products have a strong bias towards being lower in alcohol or in calories. First up is a low-alcohol spirit from four former Wales rugby union stars while Beavertown and SkinnyBrands launch drinks with fewer calories.

Low2NoBev to be part of The Big Hospitality Expo

07-Feb-2022 By The Morning Advertiser

Low and non-alcoholic drinks show Low2NoBev run alongside this year’s The Big Hospitality Expo at London’s Olympia from 26 to 28 September 2022.

The MA's Review of the Week

"The only way we'll affect change on business rates is if we don't pay it"

04-Feb-2022 By Ed Bedington

The MA's Ed Bedington speaks to Frisco pubs Heath Ball to get his take on the week's news, from the rising costs of running a pub to the challenges facing the sector on taxation.

We are behind the curve and missing out when it comes to low and no

02-Feb-2022 By Ed Bedington

Our trade has often prided itself as being ahead of the curve when it comes to drinks trends and innovation - it’s often said brands and new drinks are created and built in the on-trade.

The Lock In Podcast

The low and no revolution

02-Feb-2022 By Ed Bedington

The Lock In team take a trip to an innovative alcohol-free off licence and realise the trade needs to stop saying no to low and no. We hear from special guests including Laura Willoughby of Club Soda, James Kindred of award winning brewers Big Drop Brewing...

Only 5.1% of customers understand the difference between 'no' and 'low' alcohol

17-Jan-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Licensees have been urged to ensure customers understand the difference between ‘low’ alcohol and ‘no’ alcohol beverages with regards to ABV this January.

New products round-up

Cambusier fruit liqueurs in UK, non-alcoholic spirit Palette and Kopparberg cider launched

14-Jan-2022 By Gary Lloyd

The latest new products launched to the market include Ten Locks taking on distribution of Cambusier fruit liqueurs, Bacardi releasing two variants of non-alcoholic spirit Palette and Kopparberg's alcohol-free Mixed Fruit Tropical flavour.

BrewDog launches charity beer SAD AF

13-Jan-2022 By Rebecca Weller

BrewDog has partnered with #IAMWHOLE to launch an alcohol-free charity beer, SAD AF, as part of a mental health campaign to encourage men to talk to friends and family about depression and has pledged to donate 100% of the profits into mental health research....

Unlimited pint refills at BrewDog, new vegan range and deal extension

12-Jan-2022 By Gary Lloyd

Scottish brewer and bar operator BrewDog has brought back its ‘All You Can Drink Jan’ offer, introduced a new vegan food range and extended its two-for-one vegan Mondays offer to cover every day of January.

M&B increases non-alcoholic beer range with Big Drop

12-Jan-2022 By Gary Lloyd

Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) pubs will be serving a greater range of alcohol-free beer in January after a trial with craft brewer Big Drop has been agreed.

BBPA estimates 7.8m non-alcoholic beers will be sold in January but not in pubs

05-Jan-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Customers have been urged to support their local this month by enjoying a pint of low or non-alcohol beer at the pub as 7.8m pints of low and no alcohol beer will be sold this January, but not in pubs, according to the British Beer and Pub Association...

Turn January into a great month at your pub

06-Dec-2021 By Gary Lloyd

The traditional image of empty pubs in January isn’t something an operator has to endure while customers ‘punish’ themselves for over indulgence in the previous month. The month of January has become an opportunity in waiting for a canny licensee to profit.

The Drinks List

Heineken 0.0 retains top spot in no to low division

30-Nov-2021 By Rebecca Weller

The no and low-alcohol category was another division that saw losses on this year’s The Morning Advertiser’s Drinks List, though the top five selling brands in the group remained the same as last year.

Heineken 0.0 available on draught from next year

23-Nov-2021 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Heineken has announced its alcohol-free beer, Heineken 0.0, will be available on draught in pubs from next year, answering a growing demand for no and low alcohol options.

New products round-up

Big Drop releases beer with coffee roaster, Liquid Diamond launches debut still wine

12-Nov-2021 By Gary Lloyd

Among the latest new products to hit the market are Leafkicker alcohol-free beer from Big Drop, a Sauvignon Blanc from Liquid Diamond, a hit of blueberries from Blue Aurora wine and if you like Pina Coladas then Soho Street Cocktails has something for...

CBD alcohol dying fad despite ‘anti-anxiety’ benefits

09-Nov-2021 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Cannabidiol (CBD)-infused alcohol is a dying craze unlikely to resurface due to the hesitation of larger companies and distrust of customers, said bar operators.

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Spirits dominate latest new launches

28-Oct-2021 By Gary Lloyd

Whether it's the fiscal boon awarded to the spirits sector through this week's Autumn Budget statement from Chancellor Rishi Sunak or just a buzz for Halloween, spirits are the top hitters for new products this week.

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New serves available to tempt customers

22-Oct-2021 By Gary Lloyd

Whiskies, coconut flower beer, Tequilas, a non-alcoholic cider and a remake of classic TV advert are among the latest additions to the new products market.

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Bumper week for new product launches

01-Oct-2021 By Gary Lloyd

Cask Hobgoblin IPA, three vodkas from Masons of Yorkshire and Fuller’s Vintage Ale are among the new products to hit the market this week.

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New products round-up: The latest products to hit the market, including a rebrand for Vocation’s entire range

10-Sep-2021 By Gary Lloyd

The latest new products include Vocation, Crodino, Nuet, Lost Boys Brewery, Tomatin and Beavertown.

Average eating-out spend increases at pubs as restrictions ease

02-Sep-2021 By Gary Lloyd

The average spend per customer on eating out as restrictions have eased has increased by 3.9%, according to the Lumina Intelligence UK Eating Out Market Report 2021.

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Greenwich Spirits Company unveils debut gin, non-alcoholic mojito variants launch in Young’s Pubs

23-Jul-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

The latest batch of new drinks launches include more pours from Greenwich Spirits Company, The Balvenie, Hi-Spirits and Square Root.

Opinion – Sober Inn Thoughts

Sober Inn Thoughts: Navigating pub life while ‘fully on the wagon’

15-Jul-2021 By Senior pub marketing and communications manager

I’ve come to the conclusion that I drink too much. Yes, I know loads of us think we drink too much but I really do.

Low and no ‘remains a significant untapped opportunity’

15-Jun-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

The biggest barriers to buying low and no alcohol drinks are they are considered too expensive, poor value for money and some consumers have been unable to find them, according to new data.

‘Low and no isn’t about compromise’

01-Jun-2021 By Stuart Stone

With the help of category experts, The Morning Advertiser pours over some of the ways in which low and no drink producers are raising the bar.

Drinks sampled at The MA's second Virtual New Products Showcase

27-May-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

A plethora of drinks were sampled as part of The Morning Advertiser's Virtual New Products Showcase.

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‘World’s largest’ gin bottle, Pimm’s unveils Sundowner, Arsenal FC landmark lager launch

21-May-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

The latest batch of new drinks releases includes more pours from Pimm’s, Camden Town Brewery and the unveiling of what’s claimed to be the ‘world’s largest’ bottle of gin.