In an impassioned speech yesterday in London, ‘Queen of Shops’ Mary Portas OBE told the drinks trade that people no longer want “palaces of stuff”, they want “sensory experiences, stories, and moments of
Pierpaolo Petrassi MW is stepping down from his role as head of trading for beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks at Waitrose after 16 “incredible” years at the retailer. Announcing his departure on
South Korea’s household alcohol spend saw its sharpest drop in seven years in the first quarter of 2026, as younger generations increasingly shun heavy drinking and turn towards health-conscious lifestyles. Alcohol consumption in
Functional alcohol-free British beer brand Impossibrew has revealed its public return to Crowdcube in a bid to fund wider retail expansion. But what does this also signal for the ‘beyond beer’ category? The
Growing demand for low and no drinks and functional beverages is helping drive mergers and acquisitions across the global food and beverage sector, according to new industry research. A report by Baker Tilly
Kent-based brewer Shepherd Neame’s newest beer jumps straight onto the no and low alcohol trend while still doubling down on brand awareness. Jessica Mason reports. The arrival of Whitstable Bay 0.5% marks another
Alentejo’s vinhos de talha tradition claims to date back 2,000 years to Roman times, but what was once a locally consumed curiosity is now enjoying a renaissance as wineries reinterpret the style for
Singapore Cocktail Crossover (SGCX) kicks off today, with a mission to challenge the concept of a traditional cocktail festival and the industry’s standard guest shift format. Nimmi Malhotra finds out more. Asia’s leading
The freehold of one of Peckham’s best-known pubs has been brought to market with a guide price of more than £1.2 million, offering investors exposure to London’s hospitality sector via a long-term lease.
Former wine buyer Felix Hart has talked his way into a job as lead sommelier at a glittering luxury department store. In this third and final extract from Peter Stafford-Bow’s comic novel Black