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What Covid-19 means for the alcohol industry
02 July 2021 DrinksAfter Mintel predicted a 10-year record high in at-home alcohol sales for 2020, the off-trade sector was thriving – but has it made up for steep declines in on-trade sales? -
7 food and drink trends for 2021
02 July 2021 AmbientWill 2021 see an extension of the new shopping habits that emerged in 2020? What new products should retailers look out for? We find out from the experts -
Low and no alcohol: 4 top trends to stock
28 June 2021 DrinksAlcohol-free drinks have taken the market by storm, creating opportunities for retailers to stock the brands on the cutting edge of new product development. We identify four trends influencing the market today -
Elegant elderflower drinks for summer sipping
23 June 2021 InspirationsNothing says summer like the delicate British elderflower, and it’s in June that this fragrant flower is at its abundant best -
“Historic” deal to boost UK’s top export
23 June 2021 DrinksThe five-year removal of a retaliatory 25% tariff comes as good news for whisky makers -
Masons of Yorkshire: spirit of the phoenix
23 June 2021 InspirationsMasons Yorkshire Gin is no stranger to adversity, but a fighting spirit is helping it rise from the ashes -
Here’s what is trending in gin today
11 June 2021 DrinksCelebrate World Gin Day by refreshing your offering to accommodate the latest trends -
Natalie John, Bottle Bar & Shop: “Customers have embraced self-treating”
07 June 2021 DrinksNatalie John, owner of Bottle Bar & Shop in Catford, shares her experience of selling drinks during Covid -
How to refresh your summer drinks offering
04 June 2021 DrinksWith temperatures and shoppers’ excitement for socialising simultaneously rising, here’s what to stock to cater for the new demand -
5 trends to know about tea
21 May 2021 DrinksOn International Tea Day, we look at five trends in tea that can help independent retailers boost sales of their blends -
Function and flavour key for alcohol-free drinks
18 May 2021 DrinksMark Wong, founder of Impossibrew Co, explains how functional ingredients can boost the no and low alcohol sector
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How to tap into the hard seltzer trend
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