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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. 

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"Launching a brand new gin now would be a tough ask" - 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.

Half of European consumers reluctant to pay more for sustainability credentials – research 22 Oct 18

Lucy Britner

Some 48% of European shoppers are not prepared to pay a premium for certain sustainability measures, according to a new report.

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If you read only one thing... - This week's must-reads on just-drinks 19 Oct 18

Lucy Britner

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

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Quintessential Brands’ Bloom Lemon & Elderflower Gin Liqueur - Product Launch 15 Oct 18

Lucy Britner

Quintessential Brands has released a gin liqueur under its Bloom brand.

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Accolade Wines takes Stone's into UK's burgeoning gin category 15 Oct 18

Lucy Britner

Accolade Wines has lined up a gin under its Stone's brand, as it looks to capitalise on the UK's booming gin market.

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Sazerac's Paddy Irish Whiskey partners with London Irish Rugby Club 24 Sep 18

Lucy Britner

Sazerac's UK distribution unit has announced a sponsorship deal between its Paddy Irish Whiskey brand and London Irish Rugby Club.

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PepsiCo launches twisted glassware to align with AXL bottle 18 Sep 18

Andy Morton

PepsiCo is to match its on-premise glassware with its retail bottle packaging in the UK as it looks to boost brand awareness for the sugar-free Pepsi Max variant.

AG Barr launches Funkin innovation search 5 Jul 17

Lucy Britner

AG Barr has lined up a Funkin campaign in the UK to find an 'innovation champion'.

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People want to drink beer in cafes 6 May 16

Lucy Britner

The rules have changed. The goal posts have... gone?