Beverages

The Beverages section on Catering Today covers the latest developments, trends, and business insights from across the UK drinks industry. From coffee and soft drinks to beers, wines, and spirits, it examines product innovation, supplier partnerships, and changing consumer preferences influencing restaurant, pub, and catering operations. Featuring brand updates, market analysis, and expert commentary, this coverage helps hospitality professionals stay informed on the commercial and operational drivers shaping the beverage segment.

Jun- 2020 -

19 June

Coca-Cola HBC CFO to step down in 2021

Coca-Cola HBC has announced that its CFO, Michalis Imellos, has informed the company of his intention to step down from the role at the end of the first quarter of 2021. Immelos will continue in his role until his successor has been appointed and then remain with the company during…
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18 June

Greene King CEO apologises for brand’s ‘inexcusable’ slavery links

Pub operator Greene King has said that the brand’s historical association with 19th Century slavery was “inexcusable”. The group’s apology follows revelations that one of the operator’s founders profited from 19th Century slavery, and argued against its abolition. According to The Telegraph, founder Benjamin Greene was one of the 47,000…
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18 June

Greene King unveils plans for reopening amid pandemic

Greene King has unveiled details of how its pubs will look and operate ahead of re-opening, including ‘Pub Safe’, a new set of five promises to its team and customers. All Greene King’s 1,700 managed pubs will follow a new set of Pub Safe promises, designed to look after team…
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17 June

Beer and pub sector demands a ‘definitive date’ for reopening

The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has demanded the UK government give a “clear date” for when pubs can reopen. The trade association said the UK government must give a “clear, definitive date” for when pubs can reopen to give the sector the confidence and certainty it needs to…
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9 June

Pub trade body calls for clarity on beer garden reopenings

The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has today told the government that it needs an “immediate” and “clear decision” on whether pubs with beer gardens can re-open from 22 June. The news follows as ministers are reportedly targeting 22 June as the date they hope to allow pubs and…
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3 June

Yorkshire Tea becomes 100% carbon neutral

Yorkshire Tea has announced that all of its products have now become 100% Carbon Neutral, “from field to shelf”. The brand spent five years working on projects directly within its supply chain to benefit communities and help balance and reduce its carbon footprint. The brand’s journey to Carbon Neutrality began…
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May- 2020 -

26 May

Carlsberg UK announces joint venture with Marston’s

Brewing company Carlsberg UK and pub operator Marston’s have announced a proposed transaction to form a new joint venture beer company, Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company. The new company will bring together the two brewers with shared values to create “significant value” for its employees, customers and consumers in the UK…
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Jan- 2020 -

31 January

Educate consumers to boost wine sales, says CGA

Operators and suppliers should use recommendations, tastings and other tools to help consumers improve their knowledge of wine and rejuvenate sales, the CGA has said. The hospitality research group’s latest ‘Next Big Thing For Wine?’ report has also revealed the major market trends and forecasts. The publication comes as the…
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Dec- 2019 -

11 December

Naked Wines completes £95m Majestic Wine disposal

Naked Wines has confirmed it has completed the £95m sale of Majestic Wines to the US-based Fortress Investment Group. The deal will see Majestic Wine Warehouses Limited and Les Celliers de Calais S.A.S, which together comprise the Majestic retail and commercial business, keep all 190 stores open. Under its previous…
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Jul- 2019 -

4 July

‘World first’ potato-based drink launched in UK

My Foodie, a range of smoothies manufactured in Sweden, has launched in the UK. Tapping into the growth of flexitarian and vegan diets, each of the three flavours features a unique and nutritious blend of potato and rapeseed oil, combined with apple juice and one type of berry – blueberry,…
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