http://drinksint.com Drinks International - The global choice for drinks buyers: Comment en Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:51:07 GMT Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:51:07 GMT http://drinksint.com/images/rss.gif http://drinksint.com http://drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12214/Are_we_missing_the_real_point_of_on-trade_advocacy_.html Danil Nevsky and Laura Grassulini discuss the reasons why advocacy is so important when it comes to the bar community Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12169/The_vision_behind_Crystalgold.html In late 2025, Drinks International editor Shay Waterworth questioned the launch of Chivas Regal Crystalgold. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT http://drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12121/Is_the_golden_era_of_cocktail_competitions_over_.html Danil Nevsky and Laura Grassulini discuss the current landscape of cocktail competitions – and what comes next Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT http://drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12030/The_future_for_bar_shows.html The way in which cocktail culture is championed has morphed over the years, but Danil Nevsky says the way forward is to put an emphasis on greater inclusion of the general public in bar shows Tue, 28 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT http://drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/11910/Bar_owners:_The_sweat_equity.html All too often becoming an independent bar owner involves being in debt to investors and constantly on the road. Danil Nevsky says it’s time for honesty to help the next generation understand what ownership really means. Thu, 21 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT http://drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/11872/Return_of_the_shandy.html Ben Branson explains the thinking behind his latest drink innovation – a non-alcoholic shandy Thu, 31 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT http://drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/11857/When_the_freebies_run_out.html The charge for bartenders to attend BCB London will highlight how unwilling the capital’s bartenders are to invest in their own futures, says Danil Nevsky Wed, 23 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT http://drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/11760/Hazel:_The_second_release_from_Sylva.html As the name suggests, we’ve used hazel wood as the hero of this edition alongside other familiar, native broadleaf trees, including silver birch and oak from our own forest. Thu, 29 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT http://drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/11729/Making_the_pitch_for_a_wider_listings_reach.html In April it was announced that Ben Branson’s Pollen Projects, the parent company of his Sylva and seasn non-alcoholic brands, had joined UK distributor Speciality Brands. Off the back of this news, Branson offers advice aimed at those seeking distribution. Thu, 08 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT http://drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/11599/Ben_Branson:_Why_non-alcoholic_pricing_is_right.html The pricing structure of non-alcoholic spirits has a high level of elasticity - there’s already a broad spectrum of price points which consumers are trying to navigate. Thu, 13 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT http://drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/11551/Ben_Branson:_How_to_brand_non-alc_spirits.html There are many different elements to consider when launching a non-alcoholic spirits brand. Aside from creating the liquid, the bottle design and communication are also crucial touchpoints. Mon, 13 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT http://drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/11494/Ben_Branson_on_the_future_of_non-alc_spirits.html In his inaugural column for Drinks International, Branson takes a wider look at the overall non-alcoholic spirits sector to identify which brands will thrive and which won’t survive. Tue, 26 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT http://drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/10368/Service_isn_92t_servitude:_the_skill_of_hosting.html La’Mel Clarke, front of house at London’s Seed Library, looks at the forgotten art of hosting and why it deserves the same respect as bartending. Tue, 20 Dec 2022 05:00:00 GMT http://drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/10286/Challenges_stack_up_for_hospitality.html Tess Posthumus hates to be a doom-monger, but the reality is that many bars are facing a decidedly tough time. Mon, 31 Oct 2022 04:00:00 GMT http://drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/10168/Tales_shows_it_s_shifting_focus.html Tess Posthumus reports from the recent tales of the cocktail – and finds it’s becoming so much more than just a cocktail festival. Tue, 23 Aug 2022 04:00:00 GMT