Excluding the well documented Alcohol Duty Changes there have been three areas of government legislation change this year affecting cost prices. These are EPR, PRN and SDIL. The government have not communicated these particularly well, so we wanted to explain them in more detail to our customers. Please read below for an explanation of these changes and if they are already included in your pricing or are still to be implemented.
ALCOHOL DUTY INCREASE FEBRUARY 2025 Examples below indicate duty increase (dependent on ABV) On Wednesday 30th October 2024, the government announced measures related to alcohol duty rates to go live on the 1st February 2025. KEY POINTS • On 1st February 2025, alcohol duty on non-draught products will increase in-line with the 2nd quarter 2025 forecasted RPI… Continue reading UK Government Alcohol Duty
Published on October 24th, 2024. Boost Halloween Sales: Spooktacular Strategies for Your Venue How to Boost Your Venue’s Halloween Sales Anyone in the industry knows that Halloween is one of the biggest nights on the social calendar. Since 2013, UK consumer spending on Halloween products has quadrupled. With the holiday now estimated to be worth… Continue reading Boost Halloween Sales: Spooktacular Strategies for Your Venue
Published on October 15th, 2024. The Case for Canned Wine Why Canned Wine Is the Perfect Fit for Modern Venues Over the past few years, a quiet yet significant revolution has been transforming the wine industry. What was once seen as a niche product has now become a mainstream movement, with canned wines gaining popularity… Continue reading Canned Wine: The Perfect Fit for Modern Venues
Published on 8th October, 2024. Slice and Sip: Beer and Pizza Pairing Guide 9th October is International Beer and Pizza Day Pizza and beer are a classic pairing, but the true sophistication of this combination lies in how they enhance each other’s flavours. Selecting the appropriate beer to complement specific pizza toppings can significantly elevate… Continue reading Beer and Pizza Pairing Guide
Published on October 1st, 2024. How to Choose Ciders That Complement Your Venue’s Vibe Just in time for Cider and Perry Month! Cider and Perry Month is back! Celebrated in both May and October, these months highlight the seasonal delight of cider. May is an especially festive time, as orchards burst into bloom and fruit… Continue reading Best Tips for Choosing the Perfect Ciders to Match Your Venue’s Atmosphere
Published on September 19th, 2024. Pleasant Land Distillery – Sustainability Spotlight Pleasant Land Distillery’s sustainable products are available at Drink Warehouse UK now! Pleasant Land Distillery is a family-run gem that prides itself on authenticity, quality, and sustainability. As the UK’s first sustainable contract distillery, they’re trailblazers, using renewable energy, bespoke water systems, and… Continue reading Pleasant Land Distillery – Sustainability Spotlight
Published on September 12th, 2024. Cachaça 101: The Ultimate Guide to Brazil’s Iconic Spirit An exploration into the national spirit of Brazil Cachaça (pronounced cah-sha-sa) is a distinctive sugarcane spirit with a grassy and flavourful profile, exclusively produced in Brazil. Despite its close relation to rum, a spirit well-known and widely enjoyed in various forms,… Continue reading Cachaça 101: The Ultimate Guide to Brazil’s Iconic Spirit
Published on August 29, 2024. Egg Whites in Cocktails Why Use Them and How To Do It Safely For those new to the world of cocktails, it can be quite surprising to see your bartender crack an egg, toss the whites into a shaker, and shake it up—serving you that drink without any cooking involved.… Continue reading Egg Whites in Cocktails
Published on August 27, 2024. The Art of Garnishing Ready to impress? Garnishes and flourishes have been a hallmark of top-tier bartending since the 19th century, with skilled bartenders showing off their creativity by piling cobblers and juleps high with fruit or igniting orange peels. Today, the art of garnishing has evolved, offering countless ways… Continue reading The Art of Garnishing
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