Jessica Mason

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Why Brown-Forman is ‘doubling down’ in travel retail Brown-Forman is reinforcing its leadership position within global travel retail across its portfolio and tells db why its new brand variants and perspective on the channel are assisting in its prosper...

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Champagne Lanson readies its expansion Champagne Lanson has reamplified its priorities for the global travel retail sector and highlighted plans to develop its presence across airlines and cruises. db looks at why its moves could be consid...

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CVH Spirits looks for ways to cruise into Asia Scotland’s CVH Spirits, which is owned by investment group Remgro, has a plan to take its whisky portfolio further via travel retail. Jessica Mason reports.

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Top 5 trends from the TFWA The 2025 TFWA Conference & Exhibition culminated this week, following four show days filled with meetings, networking and events. Here, db reveals some of the trends shaping global travel retail’s dri...

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Just saw some horses shopping in Dior.

I’ve been working in Cannes for the past week. Long days interviewing & writing. My step count looks impressive. My diet of tiny canapés, less so. I can’t wait to be home. I miss real life. Normal service shall resume soon. Someone, please, pop the kettle on & find me a warm jumper.

Brennan’s Irish Stout gets a makeover Independent Yorkshire brewery T&R Theakston has worked with Brennan’s Brewery in Ireland to refresh the branding of its Brennan’s Irish stout. The new look will launch from next month. db finds out mo...

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How ProWein is changing In March, ProWein will, once again, bring together the global drinks industry. db finds out how it has addressed the status quo to solidify its place as the wine and spirits sector’s “leading and impa...

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A coolship. Tis a thing of beauty. Fruity esters galore.

Well, hello.

I’m working in Dusseldorf this week. Currently in Brauerei Ferdinand Schumacher for some altbier.

Women speak out about sexism in the beer industry A selection of women working in beer revealed how sexism in the sector continues to prevail and how it is everyone’s job to speak up about it. Jessica Mason reports.

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The key issues affecting beer sales and how to navigate them Worldwide Brewing Alliance (WBA) president and CEO Justin Kissinger speaks to Jessica Mason about how the industry needs to work together to face challenges head on.

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What’s happening during Cask Ale Week Cask Ale Week is now underway and runs until 28 September. During the celebrations, around 10,000 British pubs and numerous breweries will be showcasing cask ale.  Want to learn more about what's on? ...

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Will this year's diminished British hop harvest affect prices? The changeable temperatures of this year’s British summer has caused a hop yield shortage of Challenger and Fuggles. But will the downturn result in price hikes? db finds out.

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Time Hops Festival returns to Siren Craft Brew Co Time Hops Festival returns to Reading’s Siren Craft Brew Tap Yard this weekend, with the event aptly named Time Hops II. db finds out more about what to expect.

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Chouffe expands in UK retail by introducing an IPA Duvel Moortgat has introduced an India Pale Ale from Belgian beer brand Chouffe to UK shelves. But why has a brew from Belgium created a British style of beer? db finds out more.

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German waiter proves the perils of trying to carry 31 beers A waiter in Bavaria attempted to break the world record for the highest number of beers carried at once.

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Plans to ‘unleash the power of malt’ are underway The world’s leading maltster Soufflet Malt has revealed a new roadmap to “unleash the power of malt” in brewing and distilling across the drinks industry and beyond. db reports.

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The best European cities to celebrate Oktoberfest in 2025 Fans of beer and folk festival Oktoberfest have more places to visit than Munich alone. But where else might they travel to celebrate? db finds out.

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Full Circle: ‘supermarkets are leaning into independent craft' Newcastle’s Full Circle Brew Co has secured national listings in five UK supermarket chains. Here, the independent brewery tells Jessica Mason which beer trends to watch and also why it has chosen mai...

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That scratch just turned into a strut.

#PassTheCamomile

My favourite part of the study was where the researchers HAD to go to the music festival.

Indeed. Scientists might even argue beer facilitated a hefty amount of shagging anyway.

This could level the playing field for breweries of all sizes gaining access to different hop varieties. A way to democratise hop buying and selling. It should go live as a site before the end of the year.

Science, Phil. Honest.

Lupulin Exchange and Yakima Chief Hops team up for European push The Lupulin Exchange has partnered with Yakima Chief Hops in a move that will allow all European brewers, growers, and merchants the ability to buy and sell hops of their choosing. Jessica Mason repor...

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Mosquitos like to bite beer drinkers who recently had sex Drinking beer and having sex may increase your chances of getting bitten by mosquitos, according to a new study.

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