MPs to debate future of small breweries
MPs will today (Tuesday 6th September) debate the future for small breweries as a tax system that defined the modern craft beer industry in the UK comes to its end and the sector comes under [read more…]
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London and South-East pubs face beer shortages during delivery strikes
GXO Logistics drivers and drayman are to vote to strike over job cuts. The strikes, which are yet to be scheduled, are over plans to close the company’s Dagenham depot. The closure would result in major [read more…]
Global Brands launch luxury plant-based cream liqueur range LUSTRE
A new range of plant-based cream liqueurs from independent drinks producer and distributor Global Brands Ltd is launching to the on-trade. LUSTRE, a luxury cream liqueur, is available through wholesalers including HB Clark, Matthew Clark, and [read more…]
Kombucha brand KTea opts for Beatson Clark’s Alpha drinks bottle
Growing drinks brand KTea has switched its bottle supplier and chosen Beatson Clark’s new amber drinks bottle for its kombucha fermented tea. The Guernsey-based artisan drinks manufacturer is now using Beatson Clark’s new 330ml amber [read more…]
Carrier Transicold helps Booths move towards diesel-free future
UK supermarket chain Booths has made a significant commitment to lowering emissions across its temperature-controlled fleet with a range of new Carrier Transicold equipment, including three Vector® eCool™ units – the world’s first fully autonomous, [read more…]
Tate & Lyle expands its sustainable stevia programme with Earthwatch
Tate & Lyle PLC (Tate & Lyle) has entered into the next phase of its sustainability programme for stevia, a plant-derived and in-demand low-calorie sweetener, by enrolling new farmers in China. The programme will support [read more…]
Call for urgent support on energy bills for independent brewers
Organisations representing the UK’s independent brewers and beer consumers have called for urgent action on energy and support for the sector. The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) and the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) have [read more…]
The ‘store squeeze’ prompts investments in digitalising bricks-and-mortar on UK retailers’ tech roadmaps, Pricer research reveals
The squeeze on stores, which is putting pressure on bricks-and-mortar estates to perform more digital roles and support ecommerce operations, is accelerating UK retailers’ investment in digitalising their store estates, with autonomous, replenishment and contact-free [read more…]
South African Van Hunks Sparkling Wine launches Seedrs crowdfunding campaign
The South African range of Mead and MCC Sparkling Wines, Van Hunks today launches a crowdfunding campaign with Seedrs. Van Hunks are aiming to raise £200,000 to drive expansion in the UK and other markets [read more…]
Retail buyers are embracing change as they continue to navigate supply chain pressures
While 2022 started with the pandemic primarily behind us, new challenges have emerged that again challenge retail buyers of consumer-packaged goods. Supply chain issues were the focus of Q2, along with the emergence of inflationary [read more…]