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Irlam MD named one of UK’s Top 100 people in wine   

Ed Baker, MD at Kingsland Drinks in Irlam, has been listed as one of the Top 100 most influential people in wine in top drinks industry magazine, Drinks Retailing News. The annual list features key figures shaping UK wine industry, with Ed taking 24th position. He took over the role of… Read More

New canning line boosts Kingsland’s full-service capabilities

Leading independent drinks company, Kingsland Drinks, has expanded its first-class operations in Irlam, Manchester, with a new canning production line. The £1.2m investment catapults the northern drinks company into the canned wine market which is promising significant growth in the UK, as consumers increasingly look to enjoy the convenience and… Read More

Kingsland Drinks taps into new market with Vin Crowd

Leading independent drinks company, Kingsland Drinks, has launched a new brand, Vin Crowd, which is now available in Co-op, Costcutter and NISA stores. First to market is a range of cans set to make a play for the growing canned alcoholic beverage market, which continues to gain… Read More

First bulk wine from India hits the UK On-Trade

A joint venture between Kingsland Drinks and Indian wine producer Soul Tree will result in the very first shipment of bulk wine from India to the UK this month. Building on an 8-year success for the brand in the on-trade, Soul Tree and Kingsland Drinks, one of the UK’s premier… Read More

Neil Anderson’s Key Trends for 2019

At the end of January Harpers published an article focussing on ‘Key Trends for 2019’ – written by Kingsland Marketing Director, Neil Anderson. “2018 showed us that the trend for low and no alcohol is not a passing phase but it’s here to stay. Younger drinkers who have traditionally… Read More

Kingsland Drinks Announces UK Launch Of Vandenberg

New to the UK, Kingsland Drinks has launched the eye-catching Australian wine brand Vandenberg this month. The brand, part of LimestoneCoastWine Co., Is available in Co-Op stores across the country from October. The Vandenberg brand was founded by Richie Vandenberg, a renowned captain in the Australian Football League,… Read More