France was hit by its worst spring frost since 1947. Agriculture minister Julien Denormandie called it “the greatest agricultural catastrophe of the beginning of the 21st century,” and the government declared an agricultural disaster. Eighty per cent of vineyards were effected and more than a third of France’s 2021 vintage has been lost to a tune of an estimated $2 billion.
As the only gin to have been awarded World’s Best Gin four times, No.3 promises a superior taste experience, every time. From garden parties to sundowners, these crisp summer cocktails are bursting with flavour, simple to make, and sure to impress this summer. Clover Club – refreshing and sour 45ml No.3 London Dry Gin 15ml Dry Vermouth 20ml Lemon Juice 10ml Sugar Syrup…
Cazcabel’s new home will accommodate guests and tour groups, whilst assisting with brand and category education. It was essential to expand production capabilities to meet the brands growth and to facilitate further opportunities for product development and innovation. The new Cazcabel distillery will be overseen by the Vazquez family, who have been trusted for 4 generations to grow and harvest agave for some of the world’s most…
The hospitality industry has enjoyed a total of 166% growth in sales since the Euros started as sunny weather has encouraged fans into the pub. Southgate’s team is having positive impact on the on-trade whenever they take to the pitch. During the Germany match, pubs saw a week-on-week increase in sales of 175%, with Carling, Stella Artois, Fosters and Estrella the biggest sellers. During the…
The wholly-owned subsidiary, WB Canna Co. & Wellness, will distribute products from cbdMD, Docklight Brands, Secret Nature and others. Docklight Brands creates products including Marley Natural and Marley CBD, which are influenced by Bob Marley, while cbdMD is a market leader in this space. The overall range includes tinctures, gummies, sleep aids, confections, drinks, flowers, vapes, pre-rolls and capsules. Chief executive Andy Consuegra (pictured) said: “Looking…
With the new Thomas Henry Botanical Tonic the premium brand extends the horizon of mixing and paves the way to create tasty drinks for every occasion. During the development of this flavour additional attention was given to offer consumers an alternative to a classic tonic, so that even home mixing can be taken to the next level and delightful drinks can be created in…
Halewood Artisanal Spirits is moving the production of Whitley Neill gin to its City of London distillery, in a move that brings together the craft and provenance of the prestigious multi award winning gin distillery with the popularity of the Whitley Neill gin brand. The production process will continue to incorporate Whitley Neill London Dry Gin’s nine distinctive botanicals including Baobab and Cape Gooseberries,…
Recent CGA research also indicated that around 6,000 licensed premises in Britain closed permanently in 2020 as a result of local and national lockdowns impoed by the government to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Kate Nicholls, CEO of UKHospitality, said: “These figures are simply devastating; hospitality was hit first, hit hardest and continues to suffer because of pandemic restrictions brought in.
Wine Australia reported steady demand in each of its top five export markets, with the UK and Mainland China highlighted as star performers. Value growth of 4% represents an impressive performance during the challenging trading conditions that wine producers have faced during 2020. It is especially impressive when you consider that the UK has been hit by lengthy on-trade closures and that the Australian government…
The start-up successfully set out to re-energise the stagnating world of premium mixers. Its mission was and still is to be the number one choice premium mixer & to inspire bartenders and people enjoying home mixing all over the world. Today, the German company has grown to be one of the biggest players in Europe with promising global ambitions. Whether in Berlin, Milan, Stockholm,…
