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Waitrose claims UK supermarket first with ‘wine in a tube’

Published: 15 April, 2020

Waitrose has claimed a UK supermarket first with the launch of a fully recyclable ‘wine in a tube’ range.

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc in the can

Published: 20 March, 2020

Lanchester Wines is to launch the UK’s first Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc in a 187ml can.

Essex farmer launches first British grown Baijiu

Published: 13 January, 2020

Baijiu, China’s most popular and enduring spirit, has continued its outward march into international markets over the past year with a new London-based spirits body and a global partnership with Pernod Ricard.

Harvey Nichols adds single barrel English whisky

Published: 03 January, 2020

Harvey Nichols has expanded its own label spirits portfolio with a peated Burgundy cask single barrel English whisky.

Hendrick’s turns to gin’s “botanical cousin” with absinthe launch

Published: 14 November, 2019

Hendrick’s is looking to bring the green fairy back into fashion.

Seedlip bottles NOgroni

Published: 09 October, 2019

No and low pioneer Seedlip has bottled its own take on the Negroni for a zero alcohol version of the classic Italian cocktail.

Jascots debuts first still wine in a can

Published: 16 July, 2019

Jascots has launched what it claims is the first English still wine in a can in response to customer demand for lightweight sustainable packaging and locally sourced wine.

TWE launches Squealing Pig in the UK

Published: 09 July, 2019

Treasury Wine Estates has launched a new wine brand into the UK market. Named Squealing Pig, it is the producer’s first multi-country-of-origin wine brand to be on sale here.

Holland & Barrett launch marks a ‘first’ for the organic alcohol-free sector

Published: 28 May, 2019

Health food chain Holland & Barrett is taking strides into the alcohol-free sector with a new organic and vegan wine – the first to be available in the UK, according to its producer.

Skinny Prosecco founders launch vegan, no-alcohol fizz

Published: 14 May, 2019

This month will see the launch of the UK’s first organic, vegan, alcohol-free sparkling wine, its producers claim.

ARAEX brings ‘super-premium’ focus to Rioja Alavesa

Published: 19 March, 2019

Spanish wine group ARAEX Grands has unveiled a €300 Rioja from Alavesa in a move to create an iconic wine from the sub-region.

The Amazon inspires bartenders to reimagine liqueur category

Published: 20 February, 2019

There are few in the international drinks trade that wouldn’t know the names of bartenders Alex Kratena, Monica Berg and Simone Caporale, so anticipation has been high for their new range of liqueurs, Muyu.

Sager and Dzelzainis concoct category-breaking Mexican spirits

Published: 07 December, 2018

A partnership between Michael Sager and Marcis Dzelzainis of London venues Sager + Wilde, together with East London Liquor Company’s Alex Wolpert, has resulted in a range of category-defying Mexican spirits entitled El Destilado.

Marston’s team create bespoke Boutique-y gin

Published: 06 December, 2018

Teams at Marston’s Rotisserie outlets throughout the UK were called on recently to submit their ideas for a bespoke gin for the pub group.

Pernod Ricard looks to Canada for latest premium gin

Published: 02 November, 2018

Pernod Ricard UK is further expanding the top end of its gin portfolio with leading Canadian brand Ungava.

Black Tower chooses low cal range for new campaign

Published: 02 November, 2018

Leading German brand Black Tower has announced it will be highlighting its low calorie range ahead of the festive season with a new neck collar campaign.

Bisol puts the spotlight on top tier Prosecco

Published: 22 June, 2018

Leading Italian producer Bisol has announced a portfolio overhaul to enforce its position as the “benchmark” for Prosecco Superiore di Valdobbiadene DOCG – one of the two main DOCGs for Prosecco.

Urban winery London Cru launches Spanish red

Published: 08 June, 2018

Urban winery London Cru has launched a new Spanish red, a Syrah made with grapes from Calatayud in the northeast of the country.

LWF: Innovation theme spills outwards with new product launches

Published: 24 May, 2018

As an event for striking new deals and making new relationships, it is unsurprising that the London Wine Fair has become one of the major launchpads for new product development, with producers and importers using the fair as a stage on which to show off what they have been working hard on throughout the year.