FRANKLIN & SONS REVEALS FINALISTS OF NATIONWIDE BARTENDER COMPETITION
Following a series of regional heats throughout June, Franklin & Sons has announced the finalists for its nationwide bartender competition, Flavour in Motion 2026. The highly anticipated final will take place on 11th August, bringing together ten of the UK’s most innovative and talented bartenders for one final showdown. As Franklin & Sons marks its […]
HOOCH ACCELERATES GROWTH WITH £1.6 MILLION MULTI-MEDIA MARKETING CAMPAIGN
Hooch has today announced the roll out of its latest nationwide multi-media marketing campaign, set to make the no-nonsense drinks brand unmissable for consumers across the UK. Investing a total of £1.6 million to combine impactful out-of-home advertising with retail, digital and social activations to reach both Gen Z and Millennial drinkers, the campaign will […]
FRANKLIN & SONS IS NAMED UK MIXER OF THE YEAR AT THE NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL SPIRITS COMPETITION
Franklin & Sons has been named UK Mixer of the Year at the 2026 New York International Spirits Competition (NYISC). The drinks producer also collected five product medals, including Double Gold for its Brewed Ginger Beer, which earned 96 points, the highest score across the portfolio. The Ginger Beer impressed judges with its mix of […]
ALL SHOOK UP EXPANDS RTD RANGE WITH COSMOPOLITAN AND MARGARITA LAUNCHES IN NEW MIXED PACK
All Shook Up has launched two new Cosmopolitan and Margarita variants, with both flavours set to feature in a new Mixed Pack format available to purchase in select Asda and Iceland stores nationwide from mid-July. The launch of Cosmopolitan and Margarita taps into growing consumer demand for familiar cocktail flavours in more convenient formats. The […]
F&S CELEBRATES 140 YEARS WITH RETURN OF COCKTAIL COMPETITION
Franklin & Sons, has announced the return of its cocktail competition, Flavour in Motion. Now in its third year, Flavour in Motion continues to celebrate creativity, storytelling and technical excellence, inviting bartenders from across the UK to showcase both their skills behind the bar and the personal journeys that have shaped their careers. As Franklin […]
CHERRY ON TOP: HOOCH EXPANDS RTD REACH WITH CO-OP LISTING
Iconic RTD brand Hooch is ramping up its presence in the UK’s fast-growing RTD category with a new, nationwide Co-op listing for its Cherry variant, hitting shelves across the country from the 25th May. Hooch Cherry, launched in summer 2025, has quickly become a standout addition to Hooch’s range. Delivering a sweet and tangy cherryade […]
FRANKLIN & SONS FURTHERS ITS EXPANSION IN THE BALTICS THROUGH DISTRIBUTION WITH MV GROUP DISTRIBUTION
Franklin & Sons is furthering its distribution in the Baltics, as it announces a new partnership with Lithuanian-based MV Group Distribution. The partnership will see Franklin & Sons drinks, including its tonic waters and mixers, sodas and soft drinks further distributed into Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. It will also add to the brand’s existing partnership […]
Global Brands acquires low-calorie, full strength beer brand Skinny Brands
Global Brands has today announced the acquisition of the low-calorie, gluten-free beer and cider brand, Skinny Brands. The acquisition sees Skinny Lager, Skinny IPA and Skinny Fruit Cider brought into the Global Brands portfolio with immediate effect. Skinny Brands was originally founded in 2015 by entrepreneurs Tom Bell and Gary Conway, designed to offer “better-for-you” […]
ALL SHOOK UP ACCELERATES GROWTH WITH NEW NATIONAL LISTINGS IN ASDA & ICELAND
All Shook Up is accelerating its UK retail growth with the announcement of two new national listings in ASDA and Iceland – marking the next phase of the brand’s expansion. The RTD cocktail brand will roll out its Mixed Pack across 262 ASDA stores and 722 Iceland stores nationwide from April, significantly increasing its presence on […]
FRANKLIN & SONS APPOINTS NEW MASTER IMPORTER TO ACCELERATE US GROWTH
Franklin & Sons has announced the appointment of Endurance Brands LLC, part of The Sheehan Family Companies as its exclusive master importer for the United States. The long-term agreement represents a significant next step in the brand’s long-term ambition to build a bigger, stronger footprint across the US market. Having successfully operated in the US […]