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Premiumisation was the buzz word of 2022, but the upward trajectory of this trend is beginning to slow, as cost-of-living pressures take their toll. Could drinkers be turning their backs on high-end products? The Drinks Business thedrinksbusiness.com/2023/07/is-the…

To any wineries in Great Britain who aren't targeting Scandinavia, why not? Norway alone responsible for around 25% of exports, as I found out from Wines of Great Britain for The Drinks Business. Thanks also to Busi Jacobsohn Wine Estate for comments thedrinksbusiness.com/2023/07/englis…

With just a few weeks to go until the hammer comes down on the new alcohol duty reform on 1 August, what changes will actually be made and how will they impact the trade? The Drinks Business thedrinksbusiness.com/2023/07/what-y…

Was hoping for a 'so bad it's good' kind of pun with this one... Alex James The Drinks Business thedrinksbusiness.com/2023/07/blur-b…

Any guesses on the most valuable beer brand in the world? The reigning champ has just been overtaken... The Drinks Business thedrinksbusiness.com/2023/07/top-10…

One Chinese producer is hot on the heels of Champagne’s top contender for the most valuable wine brand in the world. Any guesses? The Drinks Business thedrinksbusiness.com/2023/08/top-10…

"The idea of trying to future proof against the Government when the Government holds all the cards is pretty futile," Master of Malt CEO Justin Petszaft told me regarding the new #alcohol #tax. Read more on The Drinks Business thedrinksbusiness.com/2023/08/master…

Eek... The Drinks Business Asia Issue 71, aka my first issue as Asia Editor at The Drinks Business, is out! Definitely a learning curve with a lot of help from the rest of the team. Many more to come so watch this space! thedrinksbusiness.com/issue/asia-aug…

Not sure about the popcorn chicken as a cocktail garnish but bet the rum is good...KFC Dead Man's Fingers

The power of words! Loved this story from Susie Dent and Warner’s Distillery. Who knew flavours could be enhanced by a tongue twister? The Drinks Business thedrinksbusiness.com/2023/08/countd…

Nicola Bates has just been announced as the new CEO of Wines of Great Britain. The Drinks Business thedrinksbusiness.com/2023/08/winegb…

Last call to take part in the first survey of women in the UK wine industry The Drinks Business Queena Wong thedrinksbusiness.com/2023/08/last-c…

70% of women in the whisky industry have experienced inappropriate or sexual remarks, a new survey by OurWhisky Foundation has found - significantly higher than the UK national average of 50%. So what can we do to help? The Drinks Business Becky Paskin thedrinksbusiness.com/2023/08/70-of-…

“On 1 January 2023 when we did our budget for the year, did we plan to reduce our staff numbers in August? The answer is no.” Cult Wines CEO Tom Gearing spoke to me for The Drinks Business on redundancies being made across the global company #cultwines thedrinksbusiness.com/2023/09/cult-w…

“[The Government] are selling a good story that we’ve had sparkling wine duty reduced. That’s great, and thank you very much for that, but you’ve got this emerging still wine sector being hampered now.” The Drinks Business Sam Linter Wines of Great Britain #dutyreform thedrinksbusiness.com/2023/09/uks-em…

Gimme gimme gimme! Heineken has launched star-shaped beer ice cubes which it claims are 20% colder than normal ice. Sadly would have to travel to Thailand or Laos to try, though I am tempted...Heineken The Drinks Business thedrinksbusiness.com/2023/09/heinek…

'Regional specificity' is key to elevating Chilean wine... Long gone are the days of premium Chilean wine from the 'Central Valley', as producers hone in on sub-regions and DOs to highlight the value of their wines. Eloise Feilden investigates: thedrinksbusiness.com/2023/09/region…

Just had such a nice conversation over the phone with someone at Bocca di Lupo. So helpful, so friendly. Good customer service honestly goes so far.

Did you know that exports of Irish drinks to Nigeria have grown 200% in the last five years? The market is now worth €9 million, and whiskey is responsible for 80% of this figure. The Drinks Business thedrinksbusiness.com/2023/09/irish-…

Kensington staple Maggie Jones's has shut its doors following an electrical fire, with plans to reopen next year in time for its 60th anniversary. Read more at The Drinks Business thedrinksbusiness.com/2023/09/maggie…