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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. 

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.

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Britvic puts Irish on-premise supplier Counterpoint under review 7 Dec 20

Andy Morton

Britvic has launched a strategic review of its Counterpoint licensed wholesale business in Ireland.