Pubs Winners In “Flat” Festive Consumer Spending
Pubs were once again the winners in a generally flat consumer Christmas spend. Data from Barclaycard, which sees nearly half of the nation’s credit and…
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Alcohol
Leading Restaurateurs Call For Cut In Wine Duty
A group from some of London’s leading restaurants have written to the Government calling for a cut to wine taxes to help the under-pressure hospitality…
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CAMRA Throws Its Weight Behind Tryanuary
The Campaign for Real Ale has announced that it is sponsoring Tryanuary 2020 in order to encourage more people to support pubs during the month…
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Liqueur Sales “Hit Highest Level To Date” In Both On And Off Trade
Sales of liqueurs enjoyed a continued increase, soaring to £1.3bn, hitting their highest level to date with an estimated 43 million bottles sold across both…
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Midlife Drinkers’ Thirst For Low And No Alcohol Drinks Makes Dry January Easier
Operators urged to implement Drinkaware research findings As millions of people embark on a Dry January, new research from independent alcohol education charity Drinkaware reveals…
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Dorset Pub Creates Community Cider
The Gaggle of Geese at Buckland Newton in Dorset is creating its own cider and apple juice in a village-wide community venture with support from…
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Liqueur Sales Continue to Build in 2019
Sales of liqueurs in the last 12 months have hit their highest ever level, with 43 million bottles sold worth £1.3 billion, as UK consumers…
Read more...WSTA Calls On The Chancellor To Start The Year On A High By Cutting Wine And Spirit Duty
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association is calling on the new Government to cut alcohol duty as consumers face coughing up some of the highest…
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Brewdog’s “Offensive” ‘Sober As A Motherfu’ Advert Banned
An advert for an alcohol-free beer by BrewDog has been banned after advertising watchdogs received 26 complaints about its placement. The advert, which came in…
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Sloe Gin World Champions To Celebrate The End Of ‘Dry January’
The date of the 11th Sloe Gin World Championship’, usually held near Christmas at the George Inn village pub in Frant on the Kent/Sussex border…
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Workplace Drinking Culture Revealed As Drinkaware Research Explores Seasonal Pressure
New research from alcohol education charity Drinkaware reveals that almost two-thirds (61%) of drinkers in the UK over-indulge on alcohol over the festive season more…
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Chocolate & Lime Margarita
Ingredients: 1 x Martini Glass or Large Champagne Saucer 50ml Mis Amigos Chocolate & Lime Tequila 25ml Cointreau Juice from 1 fresh lime Chocolate to…
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No And Low Alcohol Sales Soar As Consumers Moderate Their Drinking
New report from CGA reveals growing interest in healthier beers, wines and spirits ahead of Dry January. As drinking nears its peak over the festive…
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Gin Is Still King, But Keep Your Eye On Rum…It’s Evolving
The latest WSTA Market Report shows that Brits are still not tiring of gin, but there are signs consumers are keen to explore the rum…
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Brothers Reports A 44% Increase In Toffee Apple Cider Sales As Consumers Embrace The Seasonal Flavour
Brothers Drinks Co. has cemented its reputation as the unofficial drink of Halloween and Bonfire Night, with a 44%1 uplift in like-for-like sales of its Toffee…
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