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Dr Sim will take up the role in November 2017 in succession to professor Paul Wallace, the current chief medical advisor to Drinkaware, who will be retiring from the role after eight years. Dr Sim OBE, said: “Drinkaware has a unique role in providing alcohol education in the UK and, in so doing, makes an important contribution to wider efforts to reduce alcohol harm. “I am…

Beer Hawk will sell products of Northern Brewer, the largest supplier of homebrew equipment in America which offers more than 22 years of homebrew expertise and innovation to homebrewers across the UK. Mark Roberts, co-founder of Beer Hawk said: “Homebrew is something we have been wanting to introduce to Beer Hawk for some time now. “But we had to make sure we…

Jones beat 10 other bartenders in a series of challenges over a two-day period and will now compete at the World Class global final in Mexico City in August. Jones, said: “The last two days have been so intense but incredibly rewarding. I’ve had the chance to work with an unbelievable bunch of bartenders, ambassadors and even flavour chemists, which has been a huge privilege…

The new range of House of Broughton syrups is designed to compliment existing Fentimans mixers and soft drinks and is packaged in 500ml bottles. John Carslake, Fentimans representative, said: “We worked very closely with a panel of top bartenders throughout the development of our new House of Broughton range. “We learned that other syrups are considered as being too sweet, so we addressed this issue…

The move is part of a wider commitment from the brewery to ensure its beer is always stored at cool temperatures in order to maintain freshness.  BrewDog co-founder James Watt, said: “Beer kept cold keeps its flavour and quality for longer, and that is a fundamental requirement for us. We live and die by the quality of our beer, and our commitment to this chilled…

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association says that gin sales have surged 12%, the fastest growth rate of any spirit drink according to its latest market report, which has contributed to the spirits takeover. WSTA CEO Miles Beale, said: “The WSTA dubbed 2016 the year of gin and the gin boom has had a large part to play in the windfall now being enjoyed by…

Ban Ki-moon was the eighth secretary-general of the United Nations, serving two consecutive terms from 2007 to 2016. Former president of Ireland Mary Robinson and editor-at-large of Wired UK David Rowan will also join TFWA president Erik Juul-Mortensen on stage at the show. TFWA president Erik Juul-Mortensen, said: “This year’s TFWA World Exhibition & Conference speakers are especially well placed to explain the forces that…

Sereys is a chairman at Château Mouton Rothschild and Sir Coutts is also five-time winner of the oldest yacht race in he world, and the pair met to celebrate the new relations between the Bordeaux brand and the 35th America’s Cup. Sereys said: “I am delighted that Mouton Cadet, the worldwide Bordeaux brand, has entered this new partnership with the America’s Cup, the oldest and most prestigious…

The brewery is another example of a successful crowdfunding campaign and Dickson, who holds a degree in brewing and distilling, has held previous roles in six different breweries. James Yeomans, founder of Hop Stuff brewery, said: “I am delighted to see the Hop Stuff family expand to include four new members, who have already proven to be awesome additions to the team. “They will play…

The new structure contains 52 tanks and will focus on the brand’s Pinot Noirs range and aim to give the estate greater control of its premium small-batch wines. Jackson Estate’s head winemaker, Matt Patterson-Green, said: “Our new Pinot Noir winery is a stunning piece of architecture, and, by combining the old and the new, it is a great testament to Jackson Estate’s core philosophy. “It…