Drinks Sector News
Heineken simplifies sustainability goals
Heineken has become the latest large food and drink business to revise its sustainability targets in an effort to sharpen its focus on areas of greatest impact. In a strategy update, the drinks giant said it would simplify the overall… Read More
Cheers to beers with no alcohol
There is a major cultural shift towards moderation in attitudes to alcohol going on, according to global research published by Heineken. The study, conducted across the UK, USA, Spain, Brazil and Japan, revealed that 72% of people are more than… Read More
Alcohol consumption on the slide … everywhere
Alcohol consumption is decreasing and “the movement is here to stay”, according to an analysis published by DigitalFoodLab. “The sector is so widely affected that flat sales such as those of Diageo are seen as positive news,” wrote the innovation… Read More
The 2025 Drinks Sustainability Awards Winners Announced
Leaders from across the drinks industry were at the OXO2 on London’s South Bank last night as businesses came together to recognise the work the industry has done to make a positive impact to sustainability in the On Trade drinks… Read More
Government bans sale of energy drinks to children
Shops and restaurants will be banned from selling high-caffeine energy drinks to children under new proposals announced by ministers. The UK Government has confirmed plans first set out in last year’s Labour manifesto to make it illegal to sell high-caffeine… Read More
Diageo scales back net-zero targets
Guinness-owner Diageo has become the latest business to revise its net-zero commitments, citing challenges with policy and infrastructure. The drinks giant, whose brands also include Baileys and Johnnie Walker, said it would now aim to reduce its scope 1 and… Read More
The Shortlist is announced for the 2025 Drinks Sustainability Awards
The judging has concluded and we are delighted to announce the shortlist for the 2025 Drinks Sustainability Awards, revealing the sustainability initiatives of the on-trade drinks sector’s leading responsible businesses. The Drinks Sustainability Awards, brought to you by Footprint and… Read More
Gin bottle made from 100% recycled glass
York Gin has become the first gin to adopt 100% recycled UK made glass into their bottles. Transitioning from extra white flint, produced solely from virgin glass, to Vista, crafted entirely from post consumer recycled (PCR) glass, the company has… Read More
EPR ire overshadows circular economy opportunity
The duel over the new EPR scheme for packaging shows no signs of ending as the final base fees are announced. But there is a silver lining for reusables, writes David Burrows. A wee drama. “We are united in urging… Read More
Can plastic in paper bottles be reduced? Absolutely, says Pernod
Pernod Ricard is closing in a vodka bottle that is fully biodegradable. “Absolut has successfully trialled an industry-first paper-based cap and bottle duo as part of the company’s ongoing vision to create a fully bio-based bottle,” the company, which also… Read More