Brothers Drinks Co Acquire Iconic Sparkling Perry Brand Babycham
Brothers Drinks Co. Ltd has acquired the iconic sparkling perry brand, Babycham, following an agreement with the brand’s current owners, Accolade Wines.
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Alcohol
CAMRA Launches Search for UK’s Oldest Ale Casks
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) is looking for the UK’s longest serving casks as part of its ongoing campaign to highlight ways for consumers to ‘Drink Greener’.
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Storms Hit Drinks Sales as COVID Concerns Mount
Drinks sales in the On Premise fell well below pre-pandemic levels last week after Storm Arwen battered trading.
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Free Point of Sale Materials for Drinkaware Drink-Drive Home and Dry Campaign
Drinkaware is inviting on-trade owners and managers to claim free point of sale materials for its drink-driving campaign, Home and Dry. While the sector continues to juggle many different priorities
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Half of All Alcoholic Drinks Now Feature Calorie Information on Labels
A new study of alcoholic drinks from leading UK brands reveals that almost half (47%) now carry calorie information on labels.
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Unite Calls for Mandatory Mask Wearing in Pubs, and Restaurants
Trade union Unite is calling on Culture Secretary, Nadine Dorries, to act and ensure mandatory mask wearing for customers visiting hospitality venues across the UK,…
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Loungers Reports Strong Sales but Staffing ‘Remains Tough’
Cafe bar operator Loungers has reported it had “continued to consistently outperform the sector”, with like-for-like sales growth of 23.4% across the 28 weeks to…
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Sector Welcomes Government’s Small Brewers’ Relief Proposals
The government’s proposed reforms to small brewers’ relief (SBR), has been largely welcomed by industry bodies. The main proposals are: • Replacing the existing taper…
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HEINEKEN Announces Multi-Million-Pound Launch of Heineken® 0.0 Draught in UK pubs
In what is a seminal moment for the British beer and pub industry, one of the world’s biggest brewers, HEINEKEN, has announced the launch of the nation’s
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Hospitality Trade Bodies Unite to Combat Drink Spiking
Four leading trade bodies have joined forces to ensure customer safety amid growing concerns about drink spiking at hospitality venues across the UK.
Read more...Wine and Spirit Businesses Call Time on HGV Driver Shortage Crisis
Concerned members of the Wine and Spirit Trade Association are calling on the Transport Secretary to take urgent action over HGV driver shortages and freight disruption to avoid
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Diageo Launches New Responsible Drinking Campaign “Know When to Stop” for the Holiday Season
Diageo, maker of Guinness, Johnnie Walker and Baileys has today launched a new responsible drinking global campaign “Know When to Stop”
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Millennials Keep UK Pubs Alive During COVID-19 Pandemic, as Over 1 in 5 Buy Premium Drinks
Millennial’s are “keeping pubs alive” with premium drinks purchases according to data from worldwide insights group GlobalData, with over 1 in 5 of those aged
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Old Fashioned
The original whisky cocktail! This is the first whisky cocktail that opened the door for the rest. Usually made with a bourbon, but Whisky Investment…
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The Showering Family Announce the Acquisition of Ancestral Home, Kilver Court
The Showering family has announced the return of its ancestral family home to the Brothers Drinks Co. business, after acquiring Kilver Court in Shepton Mallet.
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