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There's a lot of conversation in the trade about whether consumers are going alcohol-free. But, according to Clinton Cawood the real trend you should be watching is the mid strength space
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It seems there is a certification for pretty much everything these days, from B Corp and Organic to Fairtrade and Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC), but which resonate the most with consumers and why?
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Guinness drives GB sales for Diageo as Latam pulls on global performance (https://t.co/qekncCJEJV)

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@Just1nHS @VirginWines Must be light-weight bottles...

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Virgin Wines sees FY24 profits lift @VirginWines (https://t.co/qekncCJEJV)

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More breweries close amid rising costs and Covid debt - SIBA (https://t.co/qekncCJEJV)

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"Old vines are converting us from a disposable wine culture, where vineyards are routinely planted, uprooted and replanted, to a permanent one, where vineyards are seen as links between the past and the future," said @jasondmillar

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Fells launches cellared wine initiative Fells launches cellared wine initiative - Drinks Retailing (https://t.co/qekncCJEJV)

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“There was literally a bus queue, frankly, to the front door of people wanting investment.”

@lucybritner interviewed Mark Williams, Keystone chief executive about the brewery division of investment company Breal.

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Though we're living in a content rich age, it can seem harder than ever to reach consumers.

@guyawoodward suggests there is a way to break through customer fatigue though. He's made a list of tips and tricks that are on the #drinksretailing website now

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"Sustainability is a noisy space, and the sheer volume of messages is enough to give even the most hardened eco-warrior a headache", writes Tom Khan-Lavin in his latest column for DR.

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Big news from @Pernod_Ricard this morning
Pernod Ricard offloads wine brands to Accolade owner - Drinks Retailing (https://t.co/qekncCJEJV)

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If you're in the drinks trade, you'll have seen a mass of headlines about Gen Z not drinking. But, is it true?

Our new reporter @lizzyoriordan suggests that there's probably more nuance to the conversation.

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📢JULY/AUGUST ISSUE OUT NOW 📢

🌳Our sustainability issue is here. Following the July 2024 election, where the Green Party enjoyed its most successful results yet, our summer issue is focused on all things sustainability. 🌳

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The recent launch of the world’s first vintage alcohol-free sparkling wine, at 67 Pall Mall in London, may turn out to be one of the most important releases of the year, says wine writer @jasondmillar

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Trade organisation WineGB has revealed that the UK now has 1,030 vineyards, which marks a 9.2% increase since the last annual report
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After around a decade at the firm, managing director Ed Baker will be leaving Kingsland Drinks to take on a new role outside of the industry
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Trade calls for “fresh start” as Labour wins election - Drinks Retailing (https://t.co/qekncCKczt) @wstauk @SIBANational

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Wine trade urges next government to keep duty easement - Drinks Retailing (https://t.co/qekncCJEJV) @wstauk @HalWilsonUK @majesticwine @laithwaites