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Yahoo
19-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Commemorative Banks's beer a 'thank you' to city
The makers of Banks's beers have said a specially-brewed IPA will be a "fitting tribute that honour the brewery's legacy". Its brewery in Wolverhampton will cease operations in the autumn, after 150 years, with production moving to Burton-upon-Trent. Carlsberg Britvic said its Sesquicentennial IPA would be available exclusively at the Wolverhampton Beer Festival from 24 to 26 July. Julie Gale, senior production manager at Banks's, said: "This is a thank you to our drinkers, publicans, fellow brewers, our amazing, dedicated team at Banks's and everyone who's supported the brewery over the years." Banks's Brewery opened in 1875, but last October the Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Company announced it would close as part of a company restructuring. The brewery has had a close relationship with Camra's Wolverhampton Beer Festival since it started in 1977 and has a history of supplying limited-edition beers. It described the anniversary beer as "dry hopped with Ahtanum, from Washington State, USA, and the new English variety, Opus, the beer has a bold floral aroma, with vivid flavours of orange and grapefruit citrus along with fragrant elderflower and subtle herbal hints." Ms Gale, who led the team brewing the Sesquicentennial IPA, said Banks's beers had "become a symbol of craft, heritage and local pride". She added: "We're incredibly proud of what this brewery has stood for over the past 150 years, and we couldn't think of a better stage than the Wolverhampton Beer Festival to share this beer with the community." Carlsberg Britvic also said it was working with local stakeholders to preserve items from the brewery. They include the brewing ledgers, which will be entrusted to the Wolverhampton Archives, along with other documents. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. More on this story Mystery beer to bring cheers as Banks's bows out Drinks giant first occupier of huge logistics hub Banks's Mild and Bombardier among ales axed by brewer Banks's Brewery set to close in its 150th year Related internet links Banks's
BBC News
17-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Wolverhampton-based drinks giant to move to huge M6 logistics hub
Carlsberg Britvic, owner of Wolverhampton's Banks's brewery, says it is to relocate from the city to a new huge, purpose-built logistics hub by the M6 drinks giant has been announced as the first occupier of the 222,000 sq ft West Midlands Interchange (WMI) based at junction 12 of the M6 in company said it would leave its base in Wolverhampton "as part of a managed transition" once the site opened from autumn Davies, CEO of Carlsberg Britvic, said the £4m investment underscores their long-term commitment to "strengthening our operations" and our home within the region. The new depot is under construction with on-site work starting in October Oxford Properties and Logistics Capital Partners (LCP) said it will have state-of-the-art facilities and aim to a "net zero carbon aligned building", with roofs "optimised" for PV facility will create 8,500 jobs for people in South Staffordshire, the Black Country, the West Midlands and other surrounding areas, developers said as building work began, as well as including a key strategic rail freight Markby, managing partner at LCP, said the site will become "the country's most significant rail-served logistics development" and a crucial component of the UK's strategic freight network. "It will be key to decarbonising UK logistics and supporting the country's wider net zero aspirations," he Britvic said the announcement added to its continued investment in its UK operations, having already committed more than £6m to upgrading its Burton Brewery."The new facility will be a massive investment in the region, providing a new base for our depot team in Wolverhampton," Mr Davies added."The West Midlands Interchange provides an ideal location for our new depot, enabling us to future-proof our logistics infrastructure and build for sustainable growth."The drinks company formed in 2024 through the merger of Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Company (CMBC) and October plans were announced to close Banks's Brewery in Wolverhampton after 150 years in operation as part of a restructuring of CMBC.A month later the firm was accused by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) of "wiping out UK brewing heritage" following it decision to cut a number of beers sold in pubs, including classic ales Banks's Mild and Bombardier, Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
The Independent
02-06-2025
- Business
- The Independent
University's vision for £35m brewing and distilling ‘centre for excellence'
Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh aims to raise £35 million for a Centre for Sustainable Brewing and Distilling to help the alcohol industry address the climate crisis. The new centre will function as a living laboratory, made with low-carbon materials and powered by clean energy, embracing green technologies and sustainable practices. It is hoped the centre will include plug-and-play brewing and distilling testbeds, advanced sustainability research labs, and specialist training programs. Professor Gillian Murray, deputy principal for business and enterprise, said the university had a long history of brewing and distilling education, dating back to 1903. Industry leaders from beverage companies Diageo and Carlsberg Britvic said they supported Heriot-Watt's plans, stressing the importance of sustainable processes and talent development for the future of the brewing and distilling industries.
Scottish Sun
13-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
‘Most underrated' Tango flavour discontinued across all supermarkets as fuming shoppers call for u-turn
Scroll down to find out when it was axed DRINKS BLOW 'Most underrated' Tango flavour discontinued across all supermarkets as fuming shoppers call for u-turn A FAN favourite Tango flavour has been discontinued as fuming shoppers call for a u-turn. Carlsberg Britvic has axed Tango Dark Berry Sugar Free with customers struggling to find it on shelves. Advertisement 1 Tango Dark Berry Sugar Free Credit: Poundland Some retailers including Ocado and Poundland are still selling the fizzy drink as they shift what stock they have left, with prices starting from 75p for a single can. However, Carlsberg Britvic has confirmed it will soon be a thing of the past after production was halted. The news has left sweet-toothed shoppers fuming as they call for the decision to stop making the drink, known among some as the "most underrated", to be reversed. Posting on X, one said: "Tango Dark Berry has been discontinued. Please reverse this decision." Advertisement Another asked: "Has Tango Dark Berry been discontinued. If so PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE reconsider this decision." A third chipped in: "Tango why have you discontinued Tango Dark Berry? It was your best drink and my favourite." A spokesperson for Carlsberg Britvic said it stopped making Dark Berry Tango earlier this year. They added: "We've introduced Tango Cherry Sugar Free, launched Limited Edition Strawberry Smash and brought back our two Limited Drop Tango Blast flavours – Cherry Blast and Raspberry Blast. Advertisement Strawberry Smash was launched in February combining strawberry and tropical pineapple flavours. Meanwhile, Cherry Blast and Raspberry blast were brought back last month for six months after last being seen in 2018. Axed McDonald's Breakfast Wrap OTHER DISCONTINUED ITEMS Sainsbury's recently confirmed it had discontinued its Patisserie Valerie cake slices from branches. Meanwhile, Aldi axed its popular Deli smoke pork sausages across 100 stores leaving shoppers devastated. Advertisement Lidl dropped beloved fridge essential Dairy Manor lactose-free skimmed milk from shelves recently too. Sainsbury's has also axed popular own-brand Meat Free Steaks to customer frustration. Baked goods giant Greggs recently caused a stir after dropping ham salad baguettes from menus, as exclusively revealed by The Sun. The lunch item was axed in favour of other fresh baguettes, despite its popularity among hungry shoppers. Advertisement One customer posted on X: 'Was so upset to be told that your ham salad baguettes have been discontinued while at your Marlborough store today." 'That's my midweek treat every week and seems to be very popular.' A second added: 'I would have loved a ham salad baguette but for some bizarre reason you have stopped doing them! Scandalous!" Meanwhile, Tesco shoppers were left baffled after finding out it had discontinued six-pint bottles of whole milk. Advertisement A spokesperson for the UK's biggest supermarket said the bottles had been phased out in 2023 to reduce wastage. In other news, we revealed the real reason your favourite snacks get discontinued.
The Sun
13-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
‘Most underrated' Tango flavour discontinued across all supermarkets as fuming shoppers call for u-turn
A FAN favourite Tango flavour has been discontinued as fuming shoppers call for a u-turn. Carlsberg Britvic has axed Tango Dark Berry Sugar Free with customers struggling to find it on shelves. Some retailers including Ocado and Poundland are still selling the fizzy drink as they shift what stock they have left, with prices starting from 75p for a single can. However, Carlsberg Britvic has confirmed it will soon be a thing of the past after production was halted. The news has left sweet-toothed shoppers fuming as they call for the decision to stop making the drink, known among some as the "most underrated", to be reversed. Posting on X, one said: "Tango Dark Berry has been discontinued. Please reverse this decision." Another asked: "Has Tango Dark Berry been discontinued. If so PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE reconsider this decision." A third chipped in: "Tango why have you discontinued Tango Dark Berry? It was your best drink and my favourite." A spokesperson for Carlsberg Britvic said it stopped making Dark Berry Tango earlier this year. They added: "We've introduced Tango Cherry Sugar Free, launched Limited Edition Strawberry Smash and brought back our two Limited Drop Tango Blast flavours – Cherry Blast and Raspberry Blast. Strawberry Smash was launched in February combining strawberry and tropical pineapple flavours. Meanwhile, Cherry Blast and Raspberry blast were brought back last month for six months after last being seen in 2018. Axed McDonald's Breakfast Wrap Sainsbury's recently confirmed it had discontinued its Patisserie Valerie cake slices from branches. Meanwhile, Aldi axed its popular Deli smoke pork sausages across 100 stores leaving shoppers devastated. Lidl dropped beloved fridge essential Dairy Manor lactose-free skimmed milk from shelves recently too. Sainsbury's has also axed popular own-brand Meat Free Steaks to customer frustration. Baked goods giant Greggs recently caused a stir after dropping ham salad baguettes from menus, as exclusively revealed by The Sun. The lunch item was axed in favour of other fresh baguettes, despite its popularity among hungry shoppers. One customer posted on X: 'Was so upset to be told that your ham salad baguettes have been discontinued while at your Marlborough store today." 'That's my midweek treat every week and seems to be very popular.' A second added: 'I would have loved a ham salad baguette but for some bizarre reason you have stopped doing them! Scandalous!" Meanwhile, Tesco shoppers were left baffled after finding out it had discontinued six-pint bottles of whole milk. A spokesperson for the UK's biggest supermarket said the bottles had been phased out in 2023 to reduce wastage. In other news, we revealed the real reason your favourite snacks get discontinued. Why are products axed or recipes changed? ANALYSIS by chief consumer reporter James Flanders. Food and drinks makers have been known to tweak their recipes or axe items altogether. They often say that this is down to the changing tastes of customers. There are several reasons why this could be done. For example, government regulation, like the "sugar tax," forces firms to change their recipes. Some manufacturers might choose to tweak ingredients to cut costs. They may opt for a cheaper alternative, especially when costs are rising to keep prices stable. For example, Tango Cherry disappeared from shelves in 2018. It has recently returned after six years away but as a sugar-free version. Fanta removed sweetener from its sugar-free alternative earlier this year. Suntory tweaked the flavour of its flagship Lucozade Original and Orange energy drinks. While the amount of sugar in every bottle remains unchanged, the supplier swapped out the sweetener aspartame for sucralose.
