February 2023

Signature Brands, a leading drinks agency in the UK, has unveiled an energetic and vibrant rebrand of its craft beer, Grand Central IPA. The rebrand comes at a time where consumers are intrigued by craft beer, with research by CGA showing that craft beer drinkers make up 36% of overall beer drinkers in the on-trade […]

Hip Pop, a fast-growing gut friendly drinks brand, is expanding its range to offer a natural alternative to well-known flavours. In an exciting move to reach the mass market of consumers, Hip Pop will launch their Gut Lovin’ Soda, a prebiotic, gut friendly twist on three everyday favourites: Coca Cola, Fanta, and Sprite. Available in

Manchester Drinks Company has introduced a brand-new product to its Shuda range of ready-to-drink products. Described as alcoholic mixes, the new range features four flavours – Apple Sour, Cherry Sour, Blueberry Sour and Strawberries & Cream – which are perfect for enjoying straight over ice, with a mixer or as part of a cocktail. The

Leading AI company Bear Robotics is launching Servi, an innovative new robot set to revolutionise the food service industry. Servi helps hospitality and care home businesses, assisting staff by utilising AI and autonomous robot technology to serve and clear tables. This, in turn, allows waiting staff and care home employees to focus on delivering outstanding service to customers

To celebrate International Women’s Day, award-winning female-founded tonic and mixer brand, Double Dutch, will be donating 30% of sales from its top-selling product to a charity raising vital funds for young women.  For every Exploration Pack (£20.15) purchased via Double Dutch’s website throughout March, 30% of the sale will be donated to the Change A

Serial entrepreneur Dan Lowe is launching a market-first ice cream brand called SMUGGLERS, having sold Fourpure back in 2019.  SMUGGLERS has secured a non-exclusive listing with Waitrose from March this year and is aimed at families who won’t compromise on taste and texture but also want some goodness in their ice cream. Mr Lowe, and his

Stoli Group has announced it is renewing its support for World Central Kitchen (WCK) a non-profit organisation that provides meals in times of crisis, which continues to provide millions of meals to the Ukrainian people affected by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.  Throughout 2023, Stoli Group will continue to sell the Stoli® Limited Edition Ukraine

A Glasgow scaffolding & building contractor has swapped hard hats for bottle caps, launching an ultra-premium vodka and flavoured vodka brand, Blur 69, which has already been snapped up by MTV as the official MTV Europe Music Awards Green Room sponsor in Düsseldorf in November last year. William Woodburn founded the business in 2021 after

The UK’s popular chilled juice brand, Tropicana, is adding to its range of high-quality pressed natural fruit juices with two new flavours: Strawberry & Banana which will join the brand’s classic fruit juices range, and Pineapple & Pink Guava Crush, a tropical addition to its Sensations fruit juices.  Strawberry & Banana is a pure juice

Morning routines have just been made simpler with the launch of Rokit Health’s wellness coffee pods. Great tasting, premium coffee enriched with vitamins… yes please! Compatible with Nespresso machines, these 100% recyclable aluminium pods, bursting with goodness will be available in Tesco from February 2023 in three varieties – Mind Boost, Immunity Boost and Mighty