Global drinks insights have been released by leading food and drink industry consultancy Zenith International, following its re-launch of the globaldrinks.com online database. This time, it highlights the growth of bottled water and tea, which between them contribute 55% of overall beverage market growth in the past 5 years. Tea is by far the largest of the 24 drinks … [Read more...]
Karen Hester joins the Adnams Board
Karen Hester is to join the Adnams Main Board as an executive director. Karen has responsibility for the operations of the Adnams brewery, distillery, hotels, pubs and shops and her appointment to the board will take effect from the Adnams AGM in April 2015. Karen joined Adnams in 1988 as a part-time cleaner and with a background in Army logistics and transport, and her … [Read more...]
SABMiller sets out long-term vision for superior growth
At an investor seminar in London, Alan Clark, Chief Executive SABMiller plc, recently outlined the company’s long term strategy for growth, including plans to expand beer’s appeal in mature markets. Nick Fell, Marketing Director SABMiller plc, covered the brewer’s plans to build a position for beer outside its traditional role as the favourite drink for men in pubs and bars, … [Read more...]
1,000 fans cheer at ultimate England fan experience
The UK on-trade, including M&B, Marston’s, Enterprise Inns and Stonegate, joined 1,000 England fans at Wembley Stadium for England’s Euro 2016 qualifier win over San Marino, courtesy of the Carlsberg Fan Squad – the fan task force aiming to amplify fans’ enjoyment of the beautiful game. Carlsberg Fan Squad, headed by Jeff Stelling, Ian Wright and Paddy McGuinness, … [Read more...]
Isle of Arran’s new look inspired by dramatic landscape
Isle of Arran Distillers has given its core range of single malts a makeover after being inspired by the dramatic landscape and natural beauty of the place where the whisky is made. The distillery has redesigned the packaging of its four key expressions of the Arran Malt to reflect the quality and provenance which lie at the heart of the spirits. The new packaging is shown … [Read more...]