Velo Mitrovich

Consumers choose to drink less to save more

Many drinkers today are opting for moderation and selective consumption as key economising strategies amidst rising inflation. New findings from IWSR Drinks Market Analysis show that although consumer confidence varies across markets, consumers are generally employing three main strategies to make their budgets go further amidst economic uncertainty: moderation, selective uptrading within certain beverage categories,…

Read More

Cocktail bar awards for 2023

Award winning creators of inspired tonics, sodas and softs, Franklin & Sons, has announce headline sponsorship of the Top 50 Cocktail Bars awards 2023. –        Following nominations opening for 2023’s Top 50 Cocktail Bars earlier this month, Franklin & Sons have announced that they are the headline partner for the prestigious awards. –        The awards bring together…

Read More

Hip Pop slashes prices by up to 50% to support UK customers

Functional drinks brand, Hip Pop, has dramatically reduced product prices for the foreseeable future, following their recent Black Friday sale. Putting customer happiness at the forefront of their business, the Manchester based brewers have cut prices by up to 50% on their award winning kombucha and apple cider vinegar infused beverages.  As well as supporting their…

Read More

Shakespeare Distillery is certified as carbon neutral

Shakespeare Distillery is delighted to announce it has been certified as Carbon Neutral after a full-scale carbon footprint assessment and off-setting programme. The independent artisan spirit producer is working to minimise their environmental impact and become a truly sustainable business. Over the summer months, with the support of the Warwick University Internship programme, the company…

Read More

Saudi Arabia big opportunity for no-alcohol category?

With its ban on the sale and consumption of alcohol, Saudi Arabia has traditionally been a low priority for beverage alcohol companies, but that could change, reports drinks market analysis IWSR. Although there is no immediate prospect of the ban being lifted, a more open attitude from the Saudi government, as well as a more…

Read More

UK bars to increase No/Low choices in 2023

More than four in five bars plan to increase their ranges of no and low alcohol drinks in 2023 to capitalise on consumers’ interest in healthier drinking, new research shows. The ‘Leading the Way in No/Low Spirits’ report, produced by hospitality research experts CGA by NielsenIQ and leading non-alcoholic spirits brand CROSSIP, reveals a wide…

Read More

New alcohol duty bill

We examine the changes to the duty structure for alcohol that are to be introduced by the new Alcohol Duty Bill, as well as the reduced rates for smaller producers and low alcohol products, writes Alan Powell for the Tax Advisor Magazine. Key Points  What’s the issue? The Alcohol Duty Bill planned for the next…

Read More

Golden Tide to be distilled at sea on cruise liner

Golden Tide Rum will be the first rum to be distilled at sea as part of an ongoing partnership between The Tidal Rum and P&O Cruises which is launching a rum distillery on its newest ship, Arvia.  Jersey-based rum brand, The Tidal Rum is proud to announce the launch of Golden Tide the ‘world’s first…

Read More

Certificate confusion means some mezcal now ‘agave spirits’

In an attempt to create standards in Mexico for the growing mezcal industry has instead lead to confusion, with a growing number of producers giving up the certification process and just calling their spirit ‘agave’, reports SevenFiftyDaily. According to SevenFiftyDaily, in Mexico, mezcal commonly refers to any spirit made from agave roasted underground. However, legally,…

Read More

The Macallan unveils new guest release for the Red Collection

The Macallan has introduced an exceptional new single malt whisky into The Red Collection – The Macallan 77 Years Old. The Red Collection is a range of distinguished and rare single malt Scotch whiskies which captures The Macallan’s respect for tradition and craftsmanship. Inspired by the significance of the colour red throughout the history of…

Read More