Captain Tom Moore was the elderly man the whole nation fell in love with as he walked around his yard raising money for the NHS. By the time the 100-year-old WWII veteran finished his final lap, he had raised nearly £39 million, about £38,999,000 more than he had expected. Unfortunately, according to an article broke…
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US imports at the nation’s major retail container ports set a new record this spring and are expected to see near-record volume this month as retailers bring in merchandise ahead of rising costs and further supply chain issues, according to a new report from the National Retail Federation (NRF), and reported by gCaptain. If you sell to the US…
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When compared to the rest of the UK, Scotland accounts for the largest share of UK food and drink exports, with almost 30 percent of total exports, according to the UK’s Food & Drink Federation. Given the global strength of Scotch whisky exports, it is unsurprising that Scotland’s biggest export category is beverages, which makes…
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Six months after breaking ground, Elixir Distilleries has announced that its new distillery, located on the Isle of Islay, will be called Portintruan. According to Peatzeria, well known whisky-loving brothers Sukhinder and Rajbir Singh – creators of The Whisky Exchange – are the owners. It took three long years for planning permission to finally be…
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In a move opposite from what most distilleries are doing on both sides of the Atlantic, Barton 1792 Distillery will stop giving public tours at the end of June to focus solely on distilling. “After careful review of our brand needs, plant capacity, safety, and practicality we have made the difficult decision to make a…
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When someone comes up with a world’s first, it’s because it is a brilliant idea – that nobody thought of – or it’s a horrible idea that others have, and others have rejected. Either way, Portobello Road Distillery has release what it claims is the “world’s first asparagus vodka”, made with only potato vodka, purified…
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Over a four year period, Scotland’s minimum unit pricing has cost the equivalent of £59.39 per adult or £71.12 per drinker, according to the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA). Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) was introduced in Scotland on 1 May 2018 at 50p per unit to prevent the sale of ‘cheap’ drinks, with the aim…
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As the no and low category goes from strength to strength, non-alcoholic natural spirit brand CROSSIP seeks financial investment through crowdfunding to scale the brand in the UK and launch further export markets. Many countries, such as the USA, look to the UK as being the leaders in the low-to-no category and there is real…
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Jersey-based rum brand, The Tidal Rum is proud to announce a partnership with P&O Cruises to create the first rum to be made and distilled at sea on all Caribbean holidays on board its newest ship, Arvia. With a shared passion for the sea environment and commitment to sustainability, The Tidal Rum is delighted to…
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Independent distiller, Loch Lomond Whiskies, has unveiled a spectacular new design for its packaging as part of further significant investment into the brand, reports the distillery. It’s hoped that the new branding will draw attention to the whisky in international markets. The refresh marks the next chapter for the whisky distiller which can trace its…
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