Battersea-based Mondo Brewing Company, Foodism, London’s largest food and drink magazine, and beer historian Ron Pattinson will launch a truly unique collaborative beer inspired by the former brewery Foodism is now based in. The beer, called Parliament Light Bitter Ale, is a modern take on an ale that would have been made in The Plough […]
Brand design consultancy Lewis Moberly has created the brand identity and packaging design for Tidal Rum, a new rum launching in the UK this month. A pale golden island rum infused with Pepper Dulse for a salty sweetness, Jersey-based Shorts Boy Distillery has produced a product made possible by the extreme tides of the Channel Isles that […]
This World Poetry Day (March 21st), Viennese coffee roasters Julius Meinl, in partnership with platinum selling singer songwriter, Tom Odell, are asking people to take time out from the digital world and find a moment of inspiration, putting pen to paper with a poem. The opportunity comes as part of the popular Pay With A Poem initiative, […]
Guinness has told the story of two rugby-loving sisters fighting for opposing factions to mark its sponsorship of the Women’s Six Nations. In an ad called ‘Sisters’, the brand follows the real-life story of rugby stars, sisters, Harriet and Bridget Millar-Mills, who represented opposing England and Scotland national teams in 2013 – a battle of the […]
Bam Organic is challenging – and aiming to significantly expand – the protein drink market with two new all-natural 25g protein shakes, a major pack redesign and more national listings. The additions to the brand’s ‘Active’ high protein range are Banoffee (the first of its kind in the UK) and Chocolate. Both these shakes and their stablemate Vanilla offer a […]
Mermaid Gin, from the Isle of Wight’s only distillery, has had a major makeover – with a striking new sculpted bottle, going plastic-free and switching to entirely recyclable materials- following a year-long research project backed by a private external investor. The flagship spirit of the four year old Isle of Wight Distillery and already stocked […]
What do you get when you put peanut butter on a bicycle? No, not a slippery saddle. Or a crunchy cogset. Butter Bike Co is an Exeter-based one-woman peanut butter production line and delivery service, on two wheels. Jeni Reeve set out in 2017, making delicious, homemade peanut butter and delivering to customers locally, under […]
Hospitality design specialists DesignLSM have been working with renowned Indian restaurateur and Masterchef judge Zorowar Kalra to bring his admired ‘Farzi Café’ concept to the UK market. Founded from a strong, authentic Indian knowledge base, Farzi Café playfully re-invents and revolutionises people’s perception of Indian cuisine with a unique modernist approach. The concept immerses diners into a […]
A three year refurbishment programme has begun at Bunnahabhain Distillery on Islay, as its owners, spirits and wine producer, Distell International invests £10.5m in an extensive upgrade and refresh of the iconic distillery. Located in the most northerly point of the island, Bunnahabhain has experienced many changes over the years. As part of the upgrade, […]
Peanut-based snacking brand POP has launched in the UK this month with new brand creation by branding agency B&B Studio. Available exclusively in Whole Foods before rolling out more widely across the UK, the peanut-focused snack bars are available in three flavours – Peanut Butter and Dark Chocolate, Raisin and Dark Chocolate, and Coconut. After […]