Could Keto-Friendly Gluten-Free Low-Carb Beer Be the Future?
Icelandic founder Hrefna Bachmann’s Björt lager, brewed in the UK by Hepworth, offers a 4.2% ABV, gluten‑free beer with only 0.3 g of carbs per 330 ml bottle—far less than the 4 g typical of competitors. Priced at £2.85 (about $3.60) it targets health‑conscious drinkers seeking a keto‑friendly option without sacrificing taste. The brand has already entered premium restaurant menus and high‑profile events, and is eyeing a draught rollout as demand builds.
UK Late-Night Venue Numbers Fall Nearly 29% Since Pandemic
Britain’s night‑time economy has shrunk by 28.9% since the pandemic, with the number of bars, clubs, casinos and similar venues falling 1.0% in Q1 2026 and 5.1% over the past year. The sector’s closure rate—about three venues per week—exceeds the...
Canada Gets a Taste of Italian Style with New Peroni Series
Asahi’s Canadian arm has rolled out the “A Taste of Italian Style” campaign to elevate Peroni Nastro Azzurro’s summer presence. The digital video series, filmed in Milan, stars Antoni Porowski and blends Italian aperitivo culture with home‑entertaining ideas. A special episode...
Jeroboams: ‘A Modern Fine Wine Merchant… Can’t Just Sell People Wine’
Jeroboams' fine‑wine Exchange platform, launched six months ago, has doubled its active customer base and maintains a steady flow of listings and sales. The marketplace is dominated by Bordeaux, Champagne and Super Tuscan bottles, many of which are still early...
Why Travel Retail Is the Smart Route for Drinks Hoping to Crack Asia
Travel retail is becoming a strategic gateway for premium drinks brands seeking entry into Asia. Companies such as B&S's King of Reach, Gold Bar Whiskey, and the Family Brands Alliance are using airport, airline and cruise outlets to reach affluent...
All Aboard Poco Vino in Hong Kong
Australian Vintage launched an immersive activation for its Poco Vino wine in Hong Kong, centering on a fully wrapped double‑deck tram that will circulate the city from May 16 to June 26, 2026. The campaign blends the tram presence with influencer storytelling,...
Aussie Brewery Mountain Culture Gears up to Asia Expansion
Australian craft brewery Mountain Culture Beer Co will debut its Juice Trip hazy fruit‑enhanced line in China, Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Malaysia this July. The launch targets on‑premise and off‑premise channels, from supermarkets to bars and online platforms. Internal...
Ways Brewers Can Improve Taproom Margins
A new report from the Brewer platform outlines how independent breweries can lift taproom profit margins by focusing on their best‑selling, high‑margin beers. It emphasizes that draught pours, seasonal repeatable offerings, and take‑home formats such as growlers generate the highest...
Champagne’s Future Lies in Innovation, Says De Saint-Gall
Champagne De Saint‑Gall’s cellar master Cédric Jacopin says the region’s future hinges on climate‑driven innovation while preserving its premium heritage. He highlights the cooperative’s hybrid scale—combining the resources of a major house with deep vineyard ties to over 2,300 growers....
London Wine Fair Records Strongest Show Since Covid
London Wine Fair, now owned by Vindustrious, posted its strongest post‑pandemic performance. Visitor attendance rose 8.2% to 10,539, surpassing the 10,000 mark for the first time in six years. Exhibitor numbers grew 9% to 475 with floor space expanding 13%,...
India’s Supreme Court Seeks Gov Response on Plea to Ban Tetra Pack Spirits
The Supreme Court of India has asked the central government, Globus Spirits and Wave Distilleries for responses to a petition by the NGO Community Against Drunken Driving seeking a ban on spirits sold in Tetra Pak and sachet formats. The...
Wild Idol Brings Alcohol-Free Sparkling to Leading Venues
Wild Idol is expanding its premium, naturally alcohol‑free Brut and Rosé sparkling range into top‑tier bars, restaurants, and hotels across the UK. The brand emphasizes a non‑fermented, never‑dealcoholized process that preserves fruit purity, positioning the drinks as a sophisticated alternative...
Sakura Sake Shop Launches Japan’s First Low-Carbon Sake
Sakura Sake Shop, in partnership with carbon‑management platform Zevero, has launched *作 for 2126*, Japan’s first low‑carbon sake. The 750 ml bottle cuts lifecycle emissions from 2.225 kg CO₂e to 1.559 kg CO₂e—a 30% reduction—through returnable glass, altered rice‑drying practices, and elimination of decorative packaging....
Karnataka Becomes First Indian State to Tax Alcohol by Strength in Excise Overhaul
Karnataka became the first Indian state to replace its traditional slab‑based liquor tax with an alcohol‑by‑volume (ABV) duty structure on May 11, 2026. The new Excise (Excise Duties and Fees) Rules cut the number of price slabs for Indian Made Liquor from...
Japanese Alcohol in Korea Jumps to Record High
Japanese alcoholic beverage imports into South Korea surged to a record $33 million in the first quarter of 2026, up 20.9% in value and 16.7% in volume from a year earlier. The rebound follows a sharp decline after the 2019 ‘No...