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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. 

COVID second wave needs "proportionate" response for on-premise - SpiritsEurope 19 Oct 20

Olly Wehring

The threat of a second wave of COVID-19 in Europe should be handled by "proportionate, evidence-based" measures from authorities, according to the trade association for the region's spirits industry.

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Suntory Holdings ramps up anti-COVID face-shield project with Tokyo bar trials 16 Oct 20

Andy Morton

Suntory Holdings is market testing a face-shield that allows consumers to eat and drink while protecting themselves from COVID-19.

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Greene King to shutter UK pubs, cut 800 jobs 8 Oct 20

Andy Morton

UK brewer Greene King is to close about 25 of its pubs because of the coronavirus impact on the country's on-premise channel.

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US Bartenders’ Guild makes 'pay what you can' offer to members 30 Sep 20

Olly Wehring

Trade organisation the US Bartenders’ Guild has responded to the ongoing challenges facing the country's on-premise channel by setting up a 'pay what you can' subscription model for its members.

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Jack Daniel's to get off-premise push as bar closures hit performance - Brown-Forman CEO 3 Sep 20

Olly Wehring

Brown-Forman is looking to raise the off-premise focus of its flagship Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey, as the brand looks to bounce back from the global closure of the on-premise earlier this year.

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Rokit Drinks "pivots" Bandero Tequila from on- to off-premise in US 28 Aug 20

Olly Wehring

Rokit Drinks has confirmed its intention to dial down the on-premise focus for its Bandero Tequila brand in two US states, preferring instead to put feet on the ground in the off-premise channel.