Kingsland Drinks

This month, our budget-friendly Spanish wine brand, Campaneo, has joined forces with frugal foodie influencers to create easy air fryer and slow cooker meals that are ideal for autumn eating.  Tasty recipe guru Nikitta Louise has put together this delicious Friday Fakeaway crispy chilli beef recipe which matches perfectly with the Campaneo Garnacha, which has notes of cherry and light-spiced flavours.    As shoppers look for ways to max out their shopping budget while still enjoying great quality wines, Campaneo is a great cult-classic brand to stock on shelf to meet these needs. Get in touch to taste the range today.    https://bit.ly/4eRKaln     #InTheWild #InTheGlass #AirFryerRecipes 

Wise words from Jamie Stephenson, five-times World’s Best Bartender, for those tempted to go rogue on classic cocktails this Christmas;  “The best thing about cocktails is the preservation of ratios, as they mean that you get the best taste of the spirit and its accompaniments for that specific drink. Ratios are there to help you get the perfect measure so always read and adhere to recipes - more isn’t necessarily better with spirits!”      We’ll drink to that!       #cocktails Jamie Stephenson

Two wines from Ukraine have hit supermarket shelves today (31st October 2024) - a first for the UK - and the first time that mainstream wine shoppers will be able to sample unique bottles from this lesser known, yet historic, wine producing country. Lidl GB - which is becoming known for championing lesser-known wine regions - welcomes two bottles from Bolgrad Winery’s Select range to its wine aisles across the country. The Duo white wine and the red Saperavi are available now for a limited time only, at just £7.99 a bottle. The winery is the leading brand for still wines in Ukraine and hails from the Odesa region - an area known for its unique terroir. This is a huge first for the winery, the retailer and for Kingsland Drinks which has partnered with Bolgrad to bring the wines to the UK. #Ukraine #winesofukraine #bolgradwinery #Lidl #InTheGlass ALCOLINE Vitalii Shmulevych Kathryn Glass

The latest budget announcement is a damaging blow to the industry, which will once again have to prove its resilience. Further taxing non-draft alcohol hurts everyone, especially the consumer, and does a major disservice to the wines and spirits that Britons love. Read the Spirits Business break down of the budget here: https://lnkd.in/eU_-gfZu

Sustainability, as part of our Thirsty Earth initiative, sits at the core of our employee-owned business. That’s why we’re working hard with our suppliers to ensure our 1.5L, 2.25L, 3L and 10L Bag-in-Box formats are 100% recyclable at home as soon as possible.     Find out more about our Thirsty Earth goals here - https://lnkd.in/eyPgnwdj    #ThirstyEarth #sustainability  

Cans really have caught on, with the consumer buying into flavours, formats and experiences across wine, spirits and mixers and cocktails. We can vouch for consumer appetite first hand as we see brands and own label RTDs make their way down our canning lines. That said, innovation has slowed, as shoppers show signs of fatigue.     If you’re working on what to do next, ready to step into the ready to drink market, or expand into a new format, talk to us. We can produce 150ml, 187ml, 200ml and 250ml cans across various case sizes, and support on liquid development. Talk to us or email  sales@kingsland-drinks.com    #RTDs #downtheline  

The market share of wines between 0% and 11% abv has increased by 4% in the last year*, fuelled by changes in Duty taking hold and more consumers seeking no, low and lighter drinks.   As we step into winter, the Andrew Peace Black Label Shiraz from Morrisons packs a flavourful punch and is a versatile wine to enjoy throughout the season. Despite its robust taste, the wine only has 11% abv, making it even more appealing for dinners with friends.    *Circana data August 2024, Latest 52 wk MAT up until 4/8/2024. Total Off-trade excluding Aldi & Lidl. Total Still Wine.   #lowerabv #nolo #drinksindustry

This autumn, our great value Spanish wine brand, Campaneo, has teamed up with some frugal foodies to extol the virtue of slow cooker classics, paired with delicious red wines, as the colder months set in.    Check out this content from Stephanie Cox, who’s cooked up a super easy but mega tasty Meatball Pasta dish, which matches perfectly with the Campaneo Tempranillo – a cherry spiked, lightly spiced wine which is made from old vines from Campo de Borja in the foothills of the Pyrenees. Cheers to cosy season! https://lnkd.in/eEem9Fka #InTheWild #InTheGlass #WinesofSpain #CampoDeBorja 

This insights piece into US cocktail trends for 2025 offers expert opinions on the future of drinks menus - using sustainable, local ingredients, embracing umami and using fatwashing as a flavour tool are all trends we can get behind as fans of well-crafted cocktails.  We’d also add the rise and rise of non-alc serves into the mix, which we foresee going from strength to strength next year with further premiumisation of this category – which will absolutely be reflected in cocktail menus across the globe.    https://lnkd.in/e9-E6WJ2     #drinkstrends #cocktails #ontrade 

Vodka based drinks are the shining star of the RTD market, with a whopping 50% market share, and growing*. Shaking up the category is AU Vodka; we love how the sky is actual the limit for one of the UK’s most successful alcohol brands! https://lnkd.in/eVufDpzg    *Circana data August 2024, Latest 52 wk MAT up until 4/8/2024. All RTD data.    #vodka Au Vodka