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Brockmans Gin Ltd Appoints Guy Lawrence as CEO

Brockmans Gin Ltd, the privately-owned company which owns Brockmans Gin, has appointed Guy Lawrence as its CEO. Guy Lawrence joined the business one year ago as Managing Director and is taking over from co-Founder, Neil Everitt, who remains on the Board and is the Company’s largest shareholder. The company has also announced that, in 2020, Brockmans Gin secured over £4.6m of new investment. 

Drake’s Organic Spirits Announces Agency Agreement with Taco Truck Creative

Drake’s Organic Spirits, the founder of a new category of better-for-you and better-for-the-planet spirits, has announced it has selected San Diego-based Taco Truck Creative to develop a stronger brand identity and elevate awareness of Drake’s all-organic premium vodka, rum and alcohol beverage products.

Whey Out: Dairy-Based Brands Seek Plant-Powered Expansion

As consumers continue to embrace plant-based diets, the protein drink category is no exception to the growing trend towards vegan products. But as plant-based protein startups like OWYN and Koia grow, established companies that have long played in the animal-based sector are now looking to get in. This year, a number of protein drink makers -- from PepsiCo-owned CytoSport to enhanced water maker Protein2o -- are introducing new plant-based lines in a move to set the pace in an emerging market.

UFO Blasts Off with Clean Label Hemp Milk Line

As the market for plant-based milks grow to “out of this world” proportions, so to speak, some consumers are taking note of the sugars and preservatives used in leading brands. Enter UFO (standing for Udder Free Only), a California-based brand of premium, clean label hemp milks made with chia and oat flour.