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Interview, Alan's Wines chairman Alan Wang 12 Jun 2017

Andy Morton

Alan Wang is the founder of Alan's Wines & Spirits, which has 86 off-premise sites across China. just-drinks sat down with him during the 2017 China Food & Drinks Fair in Chengdu, where he spoke about the changing face of the Chinese consumer and reveals what he looks for in wine before allowing it on his shelves.

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Interview, Wemyss Malts MD William Wemyss 10 Apr 2017

Lucy Britner

Late last month, Wemyss Malts announced plans to move its Darnley's gin production to its own, newly-created facility in Scotland. The gin, which launched in 2010, is currently produced at Thames Distillers in London.  At the same time, the firm announced that it has dropped 'View' from the brand name and rolled out fresh packaging as well as a Navy Strength version of its Spiced Gin brand. just-drinks sat down with Wemyss Malts founder and managing director William Wemyss in Edinburgh to find out why being "made in Scotland" is important.

Double Dutch's Ginger Beer and Soda Water - NPD 4 Jul 17

Lucy Britner

UK soft drinks maker Double Dutch has added two new variants to its line up. 

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Frey Farms' Tsamma Watermelon + Coconut Water 29 Jun 17

Lucy Britner

Frey Farms has lined up a new addition to its cold-pressed watermelon juice range. Tsamma Watermelon + Coconut Water Blend is described by the company as a "performance hydration drink".

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MBWS to handle Duval-Leroy Champagne in France 27 Jun 17

Lucy Britner

Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits is to distribute Champagne brand Duval-Leroy in the French modern trade. 

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Drinkaware to focus on UK's older drinkers 26 Jun 17

Lucy Britner

UK alcohol education charity Drinkaware has released a new strategy, centred around older consumers. 

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Castel's Grain d'Envie alcohol-free varietal wines 20 Jun 17

Lucy Britner

Castel has launched two alcohol-free wines via its Societe des Vins de France business unit. 

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Carlsberg forges on with UK distribution closures 1 Jun 17

Lucy Britner

Carlsberg's UK unit has outlined plans to shutter several sites around the country as is presses on with the closure of its distribution services.  

What's on offer in the UK off-trade? 18 Jun 15

Lucy Britner

A red sticker to a shopper is like a red rag to a bull. And as the masses charge at the deals, UK off licences and supermarkets are finding new and novel ways to entice the herd.