2 May 2018
Fruit cider represents 27% of UK cider market
Flavoured fruit cider has firmly established itself in the UK cider market, accounting for 27% of the marketplace in 2017, according to Westons Cider Report 2018.
Industry News
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25 April 2018
Kent vineyards launch ‘The Wine Garden of England’ project
Seven premium vineyards located in the English country of Kent have collaborated with the county’s tourist board, Visit Kent, to launch ‘The Wine Garden of England’ project to champion and...
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24 April 2018
Food and drinks companies rank highly in Global RepTrak 100 list 2018
The food and beverage industry had the second highest number of companies ranked in the Reputation Institute’s (RI) Global RepTrak 100 list for 2018, after the consumer industry.
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23 April 2018
No Brexit deal threatens food and drinks sector
The UK’s government’s Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) select committee has concluded in a report that a no deal outcome from Brexit negotiations would be ‘disastrous’ for the UK...
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18 April 2018
China VAT reduction heralds wine import boost
China’s State Administration of Taxation has announced it will lower the VAT rate on imported goods including wine from 17% to 16% from 1 May.
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13 April 2018
China and the EU threaten US whiskey and orange juice with tariffs
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce has announced it intends to impose 25% tariffs on 106 US imports, including whiskey and orange juice. It is estimated the tariffs will cover imports...
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9 April 2018
UK premium on-trade wine performs better than rest of wine on-trade
The total UK on-trade wine market has declined by over two million cases in three years, but consumers are prepared to spend more money on premium wine when they go...
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6 April 2018
US craft beer exports hit $125.4m in 2017
Exports of US craft beer increased by 3.6% in 2017 to reach a total of 482,309 barrels and $125.4m according to data from the Brewers Association.
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6 April 2018
UK implements soft drinks industry levy
The UK government has implemented the Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL) in the country.
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5 April 2018
Fine wine index experiences fourth consecutive month of decline
The Liv-ex Fine Wine 100 index fell by 0.5% in March marking a fourth consecutive month of decline.