"Halewood was a business that just didn't know where it was going" - Interview, Stewart Hainsworth, CEO, Halewood Wines & Spirits - Part I

Since forming in 1978, privately-owned Halewood Wines & Spirits has quietly carved a niche in the UK's beer, wine, spirits and RTD categories, through the Lambrini, Red Square vodka and Crabbie's Alcoholic Ginger Beer brands. However, performance has suffered in the years following founder John Halewood's death. In the first of a two-part interview, group CEO Stewart Hainsworth talks to just-drinks' deputy editor, Lucy Britner, about his vision for the group's future growth as well as Russian oligarchs and the company's recent stake purchase in The Pogues Irish whiskey.

Get full access to all content, just $1 for 30 days

A Message From The Editor

Only paid just-drinks members have unlimited access to all our content - including 21 years of archives.

I am so confident you will love just-drinks membership that today I can offer you 30 days access for $1.

It’s a fantastic offer – just for you.

Olly Wehring, editor of just-drinks

Olly's offer to you
Risk-free, money-back guarantee

Existing user? Click here to login

Email Address:

Password:

Forgotten your password?