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Mid-strength wines set to be next drinks trend

31 March 2025 Editor

In the last year, UK demand for mid-strength wines – which have a typical strength of between 5-9% ABV – has soared by nearly 100%, according to retail analysts Nielsen and Tesco is taking advantage […]

Fruit-led brews become the UK’s fastest growing beer trend

17 March 2025 Editor

European-style fruit-led beer has become so popular in the UK that it has become Britain’s fastest-growing beer trend. Demand for these lighter thirst-quenching beers, which have a typical strength of around 4% ABV, is rocketing […]

M&S launches an AI Wine Finder tool to help customers pick the perfect bottle

18 February 2025 Editor

Marks & Spencer has announced customers can use its new Wine Finder tool powered by AI technology to help them select the right bottle of wine for their palate. Available online for more than 500 […]

Aldi launches the first supermarket own-brand paper wine bottles

17 March 2024 Editor

Aldi is launching the UK’s first, supermarket own-brand paper wine bottles. The bottles are made from 94% recycled paperboard and lined with a food-grade pouch to contain the wine, the new bottles are fully recyclable […]

Lidl launches bottle recycling pilot

8 February 2024 Editor

Lidl has become the first supermarket to roll out its own bottle return scheme trial. Launching today, shoppers in Glasgow can enjoy unlimited cash rewards in return for empty PET plastic and aluminium drinks containers […]

M&S slashes prices on 200 products

11 October 2023 Editor

M&S Food is cutting the prices of over 200 products by an average of 11% as part of its promise to deliver trusted value for its 30 million customers. The new M&S Food price cuts […]

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Hotel Chocolat reveals 10 new products in time for Christmas 2023

23 September 2023 Editor

21st September 2023: The Christmas season is almost upon us, and this year, chocolate fans are in for a treat as Hotel Chocolat, the British cacao growers, have launched their latest range for the festive […]

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