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Around 48 of UK’s wine and spirit firms have signed the letter written by the WTSA last week, as wine and spirit deliveries have been delayed by supply chain chaos and rising costs.

Alcohol firms warn Transport Secretary of Christmas shortage

November 24, 2021

Members of the Wine and Spirit Trade Association have warned the Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, that HGV driver shortages and freight disruption would interfere with the UK supermarkets’ alcohol supply…

A £12 Lidl champagne has beaten a Moët & Chandon three times its price in a Which? taste test

Lidl champagne beats Moët & Chandon in taste test

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November 23, 2021

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A £12 Lidl champagne has beaten a Moët & Chandon three times its price in a Which? taste test. The discounter’s Veuve Delattre Brut, praised for its “subtle, complex aromas”,…

The company behind Bombay Sapphire gin and Grey Goose vodka is set to halve the plastic in its Christmas gift packs

Bacardi to slash gift pack plastic by 50%

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November 5, 2021

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The company behind Bombay Sapphire gin and Grey Goose vodka is set to halve the plastic in its Christmas gift packs. Bacardi said it would remove 147 tons of single-use…

Roust appoints Neil Jardine as UK distribution MD

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October 15, 2021

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Spirits producer Roust has appointed Neil Jardine as its new managing director for its UK distribution business. According to the company, Jardine’s responsibilities will include taking leadership of its innovation…

Pernod Ricard acquires The Whisky Exchange

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September 22, 2021

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Drinks giant Pernod Ricard has acquired online spirits retailer The Whisky Exchange, for an undisclosed sum. Since launching in 1999, The Whisky Exchange has a portfolio of around 10,000 products…

Delivery giant DoorDash to offer on-demand alcohol

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September 21, 2021

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Multi-billion food firm DoorDash has taken a further plunge into the grocery market as it prepares to offer alcohol deliveries in 20 US states. The announcement, certain to trigger a…

Tesco has announced the launch of its second sustainability bond, which is set to be worth £400 million.

Tesco kicks off UK beer revival with new campaign

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September 20, 2021

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Tesco has announced the launch of its new campaign to boost the popularity of UK beer. The first in the series, Brithop, made by Buxton Brewery, launches exclusively at the…

Heineken launches low-carbon barley farming trial

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September 17, 2021

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Heineken has partnered with Yorkshire farmers and malt supplier Muntons by launching a new low-carbon barley-farming trial. According to the company, the trial will explore agricultural methods to make barley…

Tech firm Yoti to police alcohol sales in supermarkets

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September 7, 2021

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Automated age checks will be trialed at supermarket tills next month under government plans to curb underage drinking. The Home Office believes the technology, which can reportedly estimate ages to…

Alcohol advertising ‘encouraging young people to drink from early age’, warns AHA

Alcohol advertising encourages ‘young people to drink from early age’, AHA warns

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August 24, 2021

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The Alcohol Health Alliance (AHA) is urging the government to bring in “comprehensive marketing restrictions” on and offline to protect children from the “harm” caused by drinks adverts. The move…

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Alcohol firms warn Transport Secretary of Christmas shortage

Lidl champagne beats Moët & Chandon in taste test

Bacardi to slash gift pack plastic by 50%

Roust appoints Neil Jardine as UK distribution MD

Pernod Ricard acquires The Whisky Exchange

Delivery giant DoorDash to offer on-demand alcohol

Tesco kicks off UK beer revival with new campaign

Heineken launches low-carbon barley farming trial

Tech firm Yoti to police alcohol sales in supermarkets

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