Beverages

Koji adds sparkle to soft drink market

06-Mar-2014 By Carina Perkins

Future Drinks Company has launched a new natural sparkling soft drink brand to meet the growing demand for healthier adult refreshments.

Lyons hot chocolate launched

25-Feb-2014 By Carina Perkins

United Coffee UK & Ireland has launched a new hot chocolate range from British coffee company Lyons.

Cuba Mountain's gourmet coffee brand hits foodservice

19-Feb-2014 By Luke Nicholls

The Cuba Mountain Coffee Company has brought its e-commerce gourmet coffee brand, Alma de Cuba, into the foodservice sector. 

Banoffee coffee launched by Cherizena

10-Feb-2014 By Luke Nicholls

Coffee specialist Cherizena has launched a new banoffee pie-flavoured coffee without the calories normally associated with the traditional dessert. 

Meantime Brewing re-launches Union Lager

05-Feb-2014 By Carina Perkins

Meantime Brewing Company is bringing back its first ever beer, the Union Lager, as a limited edition seasonal brew.

Abv launches Whisky Ambassador course

22-Jan-2014 By Carina Perkins

Abv Training has become the sole provider of the UK’s only accredited Scotch Whisky training course.

Fairtrade Beverage Systems launches hot chocolate and chai dispensers

17-Jan-2014 By Carina Perkins

Fairtrade Beverage Systems has partnered with two prestigious brands to bring ‘unique’ hot chocolate and chai table-top dispensers to the UK market.

Café du Monde adds three flavours of Newby teabags to range

23-Dec-2013 By Emma Eversham

Tea and coffee distributor Café du Monde has added three new varieties of Newby teabags to its range - Moroccan Nights, Black Tea and Thyme and Winter Dream.

Ringtons puts its Signature to new hot drink range

20-Dec-2013 By Luke Nicholls

Ringtons, the 106-year-old North East tea and coffee merchants, has launched a new Signature range as it looks to reach new business clients.

The Exotic Teapot launches fruit-flavoured white tea range

17-Dec-2013 By Luke Nicholls

The Exotic Teapot, an online retailer of speciality teas, glass teaware and tea gifts, has launched a new range of flowering teas for caterers following a 160 per cent increase in sales over the past year.

Funkin launches Pina Colada mixer

11-Dec-2013 By Emma Eversham

Cocktail innovator Funkin has launched a homogenised 100 per cent natural Pina Colada mixer to help bars create one of the UK's favourite cocktails quickly and easily.

Frecco: Refreshing new drinks concept launched for hospitality operators

05-Dec-2013 By Luke Nicholls

A new way of delivering hot and cold beverages is being introduced for foodservice and hospitality operators this autumn, offering an all-natural-flavoured alternative to fruit teas and cordials in a no-waste format.

WMF launches 'next generation' bean to cup coffee machine 8000S

11-Nov-2013 By Emma Eversham

WMF has launched the 8000S, a new bean to cup machine that can be used by front-of-house staff or for self-service. 

Cream Supplies offers festive taste with Xmas Pudding Flavour Drops

05-Nov-2013 By Emma Eversham

Cream Supplies has launched Xmas Pudding Flavour Drops to allow chefs and bar staff to easily add a festive taste to food and drinks this Christmas.

Newby brings seasonal tea range to Independent Hotel Show

29-Oct-2013 By Luke Nicholls

Tea manufacturer Newby of London is showcasing its new 'Winter Dream' range of teas for hoteliers at the Independent Hotel Show (Stand 156) later this week.

Marley Coffee launches new range for foodservice

21-Oct-2013 By Luke Nicholls

Marley Coffee UK, founded by Bob Marley’s son, Rohan, has launched a new range of premium coffees into the Foodservice sector.

Healey’s launches apple juice-based energy drink Cornish Bite

26-Sep-2013 By Emma Eversham

Rattler cider producer Healey's has launched an apple juice-based energy drink which it claims has a more natural approach than other energy drinks on the market.

Paddy & Scott's launches Time of Day filter coffee range into foodservice

10-Sep-2013 By Emma Eversham

Slow-roasted coffee producer Paddy & Scott's is launching its Time of Day filter coffee range into foodservice following its success in retail. 

Nespresso partners with Michelin-starred chef to launch limited edition Crealto coffee

05-Jul-2013 By Peter Ruddick

Nespresso has partnered with French Michelin-starred chef Mauro Colagreco to create Crealto - a Nespresso Grand Cru coffee inspired by gastronomy - which will be exclusively available to business customers for a limited period this summer. 

Cream Supplies launches Bubble Tea range

24-Jun-2013 By Luke Nicholls

Kitchen equipment and ingredients provider Cream Supplies has added bubble tea to its range, with a variety of mixed and juice-based ‘bubbles’ available to chefs this summer.

Nestlé Professional unveils new barista-style instant coffee

17-Jun-2013 By Luke Nicholls

Instant coffee giant Nescafé has launched Nescafé Azera out-of-home – the brand’s first instant barista-style coffee for hotels, restaurants, pubs and cafés across the UK.

Cherizena launches coffee sachets for hotels

06-Jun-2013 By Luke Nicholls

Leicestershire-based speciality coffee producer Cherizena has launched a new range of sachets of branded coffee for use in the bedrooms of boutique hotels and guesthouses.

Costa re-brands Ice Cold range for Proud to Serve customers

13-May-2013 By Luke Nicholls

Costa Coffee has announced the launch of Cost Ice – a strategic re-brand of its Ice Cold Costa range – in a bid to drive summer sales for its ‘Proud to Serve’ (PTS) business customers.

Fudge Kitchen launches 'squeeze and stir' drinking fudge

02-May-2013 By Peter Ruddick

Artisan fudge manufacturer Fudge Kitchen has launched a new drinking fudge which it says removes the problems of powdery clumps caused by other products on the market. 

Coffee Real launches Born Free espresso blend for foodservice customers

29-Apr-2013 By Peter Ruddick

Coffee Real, the independent speciality coffee roastery based in West Sussex, has launched a new espresso blend for its foodservice customers which is helping to raise funds for the Born Free Foundation.  

Finest Call capitalises on mid-market cocktail boom with new summer flavour

22-Apr-2013 By Luke Nicholls

Finest Call cocktail mixes is looking to capitalise on 'the rise of the mainstream cocktail sector' with the launch of a new Wildberry purée flavour and an upsurge in its activity within the UK's pub and bar market.

First vodka infused squirty cream launches in UK

17-Apr-2013 By Emma Eversham

A vodka infused squirty cream, which was launched in the US last year, is about to come to the UK.

New disposable coffee cup lid offers 'sipsational' experience

16-Apr-2013 By Emma Eversham

Bunzl Catering Supplies has created a new style of lid for disposable coffee cups that aims to mimic the feel of sipping from a real cup. 

Norfolk Cordial adds Redcurrant & Grapefruit flavour to range

28-Mar-2013 By Emma Eversham

Luxury handmade cordial producer Norfolk Cordial has added a new flavour to its range - Redcurrant & Grapefruit. 

Taylors of Harrogate develops Lifestyle range Pour & Serve Filter Coffee Pouches for foodservice

27-Mar-2013 By Emma Eversham

Coffee brand Taylors of Harrogate has developed a range of coffee pouches for foodservice that contain just the right amount of ground coffee to produce a 1.5 litre jug of filter coffee. 

Drury adds four new varieties to pyramid teabag range

25-Mar-2013 By Emma Eversham

The first article in week of news stories detailing launches of non-alcoholic drinks to support our special feature, we look at how London-based speciality tea blender Drury has expanded its extensive range of pyramid teabags with four new varieties.

SUPER!NATURAL energy drink launched at IFE 2013

20-Mar-2013 By Peter Ruddick

SUPER!NATURAL, a new 100 per cent pure and natural energy drink developed in the Scottish highlands, is being exhibited at IFE 2013 for the first time this week.

Buffalo Trace launches 2012 White Dog unaged bourbon

22-Feb-2013 By Luke Nicholls

The 2012 ‘vintage’ Buffalo Trace White Dog unaged bourbon is now available in the UK through on-trade drinks distributor Hi-Spirits.

Four exotic flavours launched by fruit juice brand Sunmagic

12-Feb-2013 By Emma Eversham

Fruit juice brand Sunmagic has added four new flavours to its range - Mango, Pomegranate, Passion Fruit and Pineapple and Coconut - which it says take it into a more 'exotic arena'. 

Cider apple coffee launched by Cherizena

29-Jan-2013 By Luke Nicholls

Coffee supplier Cherizena is launching a new cider apple-flavoured coffee next month for drinks menus in restaurants, pubs, hotels and cafés across the UK.

Speyside Glenlivet teams up with Tom Kitchin for brand revamp

08-Jan-2013 By Luke Nicholls

Premium mineral water brand Speyside Glenlivet has unveiled a new look and extended range as it announces Michelin-starred chef Tom Kitchin as its new ambassador.

Beanies launches flavoured freeze-dried coffee range

04-Jan-2013 By Emma Eversham

Freeze dried coffee company Beanies has launched a range of flavoured coffees in 50g jars which it says are 'perfect' for the small cafe, bar or restaurant owner who wants to extend their hot beverage offering.

Yorkshire Tea releases tea bag designed for busy caterers

17-Dec-2012 By Emma Eversham

Yorkshire Tea claims to have come up with quicker and more convenient format of tea bag for busy caterers with the introduction of non-enveloped stringed and tagged tea bags. 

Tetley launches Hot Water Dispenser for caterers to serve ‘the perfect cup of tea'

07-Dec-2012 By Luke Nicholls

Tea manufacturer and distributor Tetley has launched a new compact boiler for caterers and hospitality businesses, ensuring boiling water is on hand throughout the day.

Feel Good Drinks launches flavoured waters

06-Dec-2012 By Emma Eversham

Soft drinks producer Feel Good Drinks has launched Feel Good Water, a blend of spring water, fruit juice B vitamins which it says is set to 'make a splash' in the water market in 2013. 

Monster Energy launches calorie-free version of its energy drink for on-trade

18-Oct-2012 By Peter Ruddick

Monster Energy has launched Monster Absolutely Zero for the on-trade market in the UK - a calorie-free version of its Monster Export energy drink.

Country Range introduces Rainforest Alliance certified coffee to its foodservice offer

15-Oct-2012 By Peter Ruddick

Country Range has introduced a Rainforest Alliance certified coffee and chocolate drink to its foodservice product range.

Vivreau showcases Vi Tap table water bottling system at The Restaurant Show

10-Oct-2012 By Luke Nicholls

Water systems specialist Vivreau has launched the Vi Tap mains-fed beverage system for hotels, restaurants and pubs exhibiting it alongside their portfolio of products at The Restaurant Show (stand F88).

Twinings launches limited edition festive tea blends

25-Sep-2012 By Peter Ruddick

Traditional tea manufacturer Twinings has added three limited edition seasonal tea blends to its foodservice trade range in a bid to add value to caterer's Christmas menus.

Malibu Red: Rum and tequila fusion hits UK on-trade

19-Sep-2012 By Luke Nicholls

Pernod Ricard has introduced Malibu Red, a fusion of Caribbean Malibu rum and Mexican Olmeca Tequila, to the UK on-trade ahead of the run-up to the festive season.

Lahloo Tea brings tea from the world's oldest tea farmer to the trade

24-Aug-2012 By Emma Eversham

Independent loose leaf tea company Lahloo is launching a black loose leaf tea sourced from the farm of the world's oldest tea farmer in the UK this autumn. 

JM Posner Hot Chocolate & Sauce Maker to help caterers combat summer washout

08-Aug-2012 By Luke Nicholls

Professional catering suppliers JM Posner has launched a new Hot Chocolate and Sauce Maker to give foodservice operators the opportunity to serve hot chocolate during the summer’s unpredictable weather conditions.

East Midlands microbrewer Springhead releases two more bottled beers

03-Aug-2012 By Emma Eversham

East Midlands microbrewery Springhead has launched two of its cask beers - Robin Hood and Maid Marian - into 500ml bottles for use in restaurants or craft beer pubs.

Huhtamaki launches Olympics-themed summer celebration tumbler range

24-Jul-2012 By Peter Ruddick

Disposables manufacturer Huhtamaki has launched a range of Olympics and sport-themed summer celebration tumblers for hospitality businesses looking to encourage al fresco drinking during the good weather.

Maynard House Orchards adds Kidd’s Orange Red to apple juice range

20-Jul-2012 By Luke Nicholls

Suffolk-based apple juice supplier Maynard House Orchards is launching its home-grown heritage variety, Kidd’s Orange Red, available to its on-trade customers ahead of this year’s harvest.