Drinks

Dry January: what’s in store for the no and low alcohol sector?

15 January 2021 Coronavirus

Following a challenging year for the drinks industry, we look into whether no and low alcohol will continue to be a bright spot

‘Mini deal’ on whisky would be a boon to independent distillers

22 December 2020 News

A tariff on Scotch whisky has cost the industry millions and put independent distilleries at risk – but hopes are rising for a deal

How the hot drinks sector is adapting to the Covid era

11 December 2020 Coronavirus

While cafés and coffee and tea brands weather the Covid storm, consumers are looking for credentials perfectly suited to the speciality sector

What Covid-19 means for the alcohol industry

23 November 2020 Drinks

With consumers spending more time in their homes, a 10-year record high in at-home alcohol sales growth is expected for 2020. But while the off-trade sector is thriving, it hasn’t made up for steep declines in on-trade sales

Here’s what drinks to stock for Christmas 2020

28 September 2020 Christmas

This Christmas may look different to those that have gone before, but the right drinks selection can make it an occasion to remember

Prime Minister Boris Johnson visits Yorkshire’s first gin producer

05 August 2020 Drinks

Along with Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Home Secretary Priti Patel, the PM visited Masons Gin distillery in Yorkshire

Liquid Assets: why British spirits are looking robust in 2020

06 July 2020 News

The artisan world of British spirits and mixers has never been more diverse or exciting. Natasha Lovell-Smith of Great British Food reports on a sector that continues to innovate despite challenges