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"What we have right now is an unsustainable trading model"- just-drinks speaks to Emma McClarkin, chief executive of the British Beer & Pub Association 16 Jul 2020

Olly Wehring

Late last year, Emma McClarkin was appointed chief executive of the British Beer & Pub Association. Within four months of taking the helm, the coronavirus pandemic prompted the outright closure of the UK on-premise channel. Speaking exclusively to just-drinks today, McClarkin talks us through her tenure so far and how - or if - her members have survived lockdown. She also considers what the 'new normal' will be like for the country's pubs and brewers.

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Diageo CEO Ivan Menezes on the future of gin, the growth of no-alcohol and the plan to kick-start vodka 26 Jul 2018

Lucy Britner

Earlier today, Diageo released its full-year 2018 results, with growth coming from all regions. just-drinks spoke to CEO Ivan Menezes after the announcement to discuss the challenging vodka market, increasing thirst for no- and low-alcohol drinks and the booming gin category. 

Diageo's India CEO hails Delhi drinking age cut 24 Mar 21

Rhodri Morgan

The CEO of Diageo's Indian unit has praised the lowering of the legal-age limit in Delhi.

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Heineken CEO forecasts EU on-premise to shrink by 10%-to-15% 11 Feb 21

Rhodri Morgan

The European Union will lose up to one-sixth of its bars and restaurants as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, Heineken's CEO has warned.

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From the just-drinks cellars - What happened in drinks on this day in ... 2 Feb 21

Rhodri Morgan

Here's a look at what was happening in the drinks industry on this day in ...

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Cognac capitalises on locked-down US consumers - figures - Cognac in the US data 29 Jan 21

Rhodri Morgan

Cognac enjoyed a lockdown boom in the US last year, according to figures from trade association the Distilled Spirits Council.

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Australian on-premise rebound a "harbinger" for rest of world - analyst 11 Jan 21

Andy Morton

A significant return of consumer traffic to the on-premise in Australia points the way to a mid-2021 recovery for Western alcohol markets hit by the coronavirus lockdown, an analyst has forecast.

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If you read only one thing ... - This week's must-reads on just-drinks 18 Dec 20

Rhodri Morgan

Here's a look at the biggest stories and the best content from just-drinks this week.