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Frobishers Sparkling Range Gets a Glow-Up

New Look, New Flavours, Same Exceptional Taste

Frobishers, the award-winning B Corp producer of premium fruit drinks, is delighted to unveil a refreshed look for its canned sparkling range, now featuring three exciting new flavours: Raspberry Lemonade, Sparkling Cherry, and Sparkling Elderflower.

The refreshed range combines contemporary, eye-catching packaging with on-trend flavour profiles that meet growing consumer demand for bold, yet approachable, drinks. The collection balances fruity sweetness, floral notes, and crisp effervescence, making it perfect for casual sipping, summer serves, or premium mixers in cocktails.

New flavour highlights for trade buyers:
• Raspberry Lemonade – Vibrant raspberries meet zesty lemonade in a perfectly balanced, lively sip.
• Sparkling Cherry – Deep-red cherries deliver a rich, juicy flavour with a refreshing fizz.
• Sparkling Elderflower – Subtle floral notes mingle with gentle bubbles for a delicate, easy-drinking option.

Fan favourites Sicilian Lemonade and Apple & Elderflower have also had a “glow-up” with refreshed designs, keeping the range modern, premium, and perfect for any hospitality setting.

All Frobishers sparkling drinks are lightly fizzy and under 60 calories per can, aligning with modern menus and consumer trends for lighter, better-for-you refreshment options.

Charlotte Stainforth, Marketing & Brand Manager at Frobishers, said:

"Our sparkling range brings vibrant, trend-led flavours to the bar. The refreshed packaging and new additions make it simple for pubs, bars, and restaurants to offer something distinctive, delicious, and premium."

John Breading, Sales Director at Frobishers, added:

"This refreshed range gives trade partners a real opportunity to drive sales with standout flavours and striking packaging. These drinks are designed to attract attention, delight customers, and encourage repeat purchases."

The refreshed Frobishers sparkling range is available now for trade customers.

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TONIC & MIXER MASTERS AWARDS

For an Award-Winning Signature Serve, Just Add Fitch — Proud Recipient of the 2025 Tonic & Mixer Masters Gold & Silver Awards." These Awards were published in the July edition of 'The Spirits Business'.

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Flomatic to Launch EcoHold 16 Powered by EcoBurner at NRB Show 2026

Flomatic, a leading provider of sustainable foodservice equipment and buffet solutions, today announces the launch of the new EcoHold 16 Powered by EcoBurner at the prestigious NRB Show 2026 in Manchester, highlighting the company’s continued focus on innovation, sustainability, and operational efficiency in hospitality and catering.

The EcoHold 16, designed to meet the evolving needs of modern foodservice operations, is a compact, mobile hot-and-cold holding unit that operates entirely without electricity, cables, or water - delivering consistent temperature control through advanced EcoBurner technology and reusable cool packs. The unit holds up to 16 standard GN 1/1 pans or 8 sheet pans, making it ideal for satellite service, smaller venues, or busy buffet stations where space and manoeuvrability are crucial.

“We’re thrilled to introduce the EcoHold 16 at the NRB Show,” said Martin Chester, Operations Director “This new model brings all the performance and flexibility of the EcoHold range into a more compact form factor, empowering chefs, caterers, and operators to deliver hot and cold food service with zero reliance on mains power - a true breakthrough in sustainable service.”

The EcoHold family also includes the EcoHold 32, a larger capacity unit designed for high-volume banqueting and buffet operations. Sharing the same ThermoFlex holding technology, both sizes provide up to five hours of reliable temperature control for hot or chilled food without electricity or batteries, enabling greater flexibility for live events and off-site service.

In addition to the EcoHold range, Flomatic will showcase its waterless buffet dish solutions, including the EcoServe range of chafing dishes. These products eliminate the need for water baths or steam, streamline setup and breakdown, and enhance food hygiene and presentation - key priorities for modern venues aiming to improve efficiency while reducing environmental impact.

Visit Flomatic at Stand NA91 during the NRB Show 2026 to see live demonstrations and discover how EcoBurner-powered solutions can support safer, cleaner, and more sustainable foodservice operations.

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Chemisphere & Beer Piper putting quality first to deliver cost savings for clients

Chemisphere and Beer Piper are sister companies on a mission to raise the bar in our industry where quality standards are concerned.

Chemisphere is home of the original Purple Pipeline colour changing beer line cleaner and Beer Piper is home of the ground-breaking automated beer line cleaning system.

Both companies are reminding outlets that they’re here to make beer line cleaning simpler, safer, quicker and cheaper.

Beer Piper's next generation BP5 machine incorporates all the amazing capabilities of its predecessors as well as a host of new game-changing features. It replicates a traditional manual beer line cleaning sequence: flushing with water, dosing with chemicals, leaving to soak and ending with a final flush of water, while recording and reporting every step to the Beer Piper cloud-based portal. It naturally uses the superior products produced by Chemisphere.

As establishments now turn their attention to summer in order to cash in on the imminent upturn in patrons. Carrying out deep cleans on your lines as well as putting in place the correct processes will ensure that you have positioned yourself perfectly for the upcoming summer rush. As the old adage goes, failing to prepare is preparing to fail.

Linda Adamson, Marketing Manager at Chemisphere and Beer Piper, said “Summertime signals one of the most important sales periods for pubs, bars and restaurants so it’s vital that establishments prepare for this busy period in order to impress their customers and win that all important repeat custom.”

“I couldn’t agree more” said Allan Stevenson, Draught Quality Training Manager at Chemisphere. He continued “people only buy a second pint based on the quality of the first and a good pint starts with exceptional line hygiene and immaculately clean glass ware”.

Jeff Singer, Commercial Director at Beer Piper added “Beer Piper takes care of your line cleaning so you can focus more time and energy on your customers. Not only does it free up your time, it can also save you money by reducing wastage and negating the need to use costly gases. It’s no secret that times are tough and businesses are worried and the hospitality industry is no exception. Identifying new money saving measures is at the forefront of everyone’s minds and this is where Beer Piper can really help.”

The Beer Piper system is easy to use and can result in major cost savings for clients by reducing the amount of time staff spend on the task – a clean takes just 8.5 minutes! Not only does the system improve staff efficiencies, but it also ensures consistent high quality cleans are achieved every time. The sealed system mixes the neat beer line cleaner with fresh water directly into the lines, ensuring the correct dilution rate regardless of flow.

The superior quality chemicals used and supplied by Chemisphere ensure lines are immaculate and allow clients to serve the best pints possible. Another advantage of this is that with time clients can go longer between cleans. The automated nature of the system also means that there is no need to manually mix these chemicals thus reducing the associated risks to staff.

Visit chemisphereuk.com and beerpiper.co.uk for more information.

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Goslings Rum joins Paragon Brands to build UK presence

Paragon Brands has been appointed the exclusive UK distributor for Goslings Rum, marking a significant new chapter for one of the world’s most historic rum brands as it accelerates its presence in the UK market.

From this month, Paragon Brands will assume full responsibility for the Goslings portfolio in the UK. The partnership brings together Goslings’ enduring brand strength with Paragon Brands’ proven capability to build momentum in one of the world’s most competitive spirits markets.

Founded in Bermuda in 1806, Goslings is a family-owned rum producer now in its eighth generation. The brand is best known globally for Goslings Black Seal Rum and as the creator of the national drink of Bermuda, the iconic Dark ’n Stormy® cocktail. With more than two centuries of heritage, Goslings has earned a unique cultural status as The Official Rum of Leisure, a title celebrated through its role as the Official Rum of the 2025 Ryder Cup and the 2026 PGA Championship.

“Goslings is a brand with extraordinary heritage, a unique identity and global recognition,” said Chris Jones, Managing Director at Paragon Brands. “We aim to create the conditions for the brand to grow and reach its full potential in the UK. That means bringing The Official Rum of Leisure to more occasions and new audiences with greater focus, while staying true to what people already love about Goslings. It’s a natural fit alongside our existing portfolio and allows us to build on the rum expertise we have developed with our existing partner Pussers”.

Under the agreement, the Goslings range will benefit from Paragon’s nationwide, multi-channel distribution alongside expert on-trade and off-trade activation.

Goslings produces an award-winning portfolio spanning rum, ginger beer and ready-to-drink cocktails. At its core is Goslings Black Seal Rum, a premium dark rum aged between three and six years, Goslings Black Seal 151, an overproof expression made from the same blend, Goslings Spirited Seas Ocean Aged Rum, which completes a further year of maturation at sea aboard the HM Oleander, and Goslings Family Reserve Old Rum, a limited, annual release aged between 16 and 19 years and bottled once per year.

Alongside its rums, Goslings produces Goslings Stormy Ginger Beer, developed specifically for use in the Dark ’n Stormy®, Goslings Finest Tonic Water, and the only authentic RTD Dark ’n Stormy® cocktail, available in a growing range of flavours.

Max Abbott, export director at Goslings said: “Paragon Brands demonstrated a clear understanding of what Goslings stands for and our belief that rum should be about pleasure, quality and time well spent. Every expression in the Goslings range is rooted in that belief, from our signature Black Seal Rum to our aged rums and our Goslings Stormy Ginger Beer, each designed to invite people to slow down and enjoy the moment.”

Customers are invited to get in touch with Paragon Brands for all enquiries and account management from now. For more information, visit www.paragonbrands.co.uk.

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About Paragon Brands

Paragon Brands is a leading UK-based drinks company dedicated to developing global icons and homegrown innovators to thrive and endure in the UK market. The company represents and builds brands from around the world including Żubrówka, Licor 43, Anne Bonny, Caleño, Pusser's Rum, Goslings, and Martin Miller’s.

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Pusser’s Rum Launches Limited Edition “Night Watch” to Mark Trafalgar Day

Pusser’s Rum, the original Royal Navy rum, is proud to announce the launch of Night Watch, a new limited-edition expression released to commemorate Trafalgar Day on 21st October 2025.

Night Watch marks a bold new direction for Pusser’s, crafted with Louisiana Blackstrap Molasses, prized as the finest in the world. The blend combines aged distillate from vintage wooden pot stills in Guyana with the deep, rich character of blackstrap rum - a style once synonymous with resilience and strength in the Royal Navy.

With its bold flavour, evocative depth and heritage-driven authenticity, Night Watch pays tribute to the steadfast sailors keeping vigil through the midnight watch, echoing the spirit of those who first received the daily rum ration aboard His Majesty’s ships.

Made from a blend of wooden pot and column still distilled rums, aged for up to a year, the Night Watch rum has molasses, caramel, island spices and demerara on the nose and a rich, sweet, spicy and multi layered palate. It’s great neat on ice and served in a variety of cocktails.

This limited-edition release will be available to the UK on-trade and retail from 13th October 2025 from Paragon Brands, and will be immediately available to consumers through Amazon, The Whisky Exchange, Master of Malt, Drinksupermarket.com, Distillers Direct and Nauticalia.
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About Paragon Brands
Paragon Brands is a leading UK-based company specialising in unique and unusual premium drinks brands. Representing 22 brands from around the world, including Żubrówka, Pusser's Rum, G'Vine Gin, Licor 43, and Martin Miller’s, Paragon Brands brings excitement and innovation to the UK drinks market.

Serve - Darkly Fashioned
This dark twist on the Old Fashioned is made with new limited edition Pusser’s Night Watch Rum 70cl - a bold blend of classic Guyanese rum and Blackstrap Rum distilled at Hilton Head Distillery using Louisiana blackstrap molasses, honouring the depth and tradition of naval rum.

60ml Pusser’s Night Watch
20ml Triple Sec
2 to 3 dashes Angostura Bitters
Orange Peel (to Garnish)

Method: Combine rum, triple sec, and bitters in a mixing glass. Add ice and stir until chilled. Strain into a rocks glass with a large ice cube. Express orange peel over the drink and drop it in as garnish

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Step into Spain – Baby Beers are Back at The World’s Smallest Pub

Manchester loves nothing more than a good pub, and the headline-making activation, the World’s Smallest Pub is back for 2026. Featured by Manchester Evening News and The Morning Advertiser, liqueur brand Licor 43’s kitsch novelty micropub is making a highly anticipated return to Northern Restaurant and Bar Show for 2026; serving the viral Baby Beer shot.

Beating out world record holders, including Cleethorpes’ ‘The Signal Box Inn’ for the smallest pub title, last March this pop-up pint-sized pitstop was flooded with queues out the door, and this novelty picture spot served over 1000 shots. For 2026, the brand is bringing a touch of Spanish sunshine, renaming the miniature pub the “Tiny Taberna”, creating an immersive environment that truly brings the Spanish heritage of the brand to life. Licor 43 is the world’s No1 Spanish liqueur, and its rise to fame in the UK bar scene is down to the viral Baby Beer. This simple two-step serve has taken the nation by storm, with stockists growing from 52 venues to over 6500 since Paragon Brands took on the UK distribution in 2024.

The Baby Beer layers cream liqueur on top of Licor 43, creating an indulgent layered shot that looks like a tiny pint, but has the sunny taste of vanilla, cream and caramel. Paragon Brands surveyed 2000 people in the UK, and almost half prefer ‘cocktail shooter shots’ over regular spirit shots, and the fastest growing premium liqueur is at the forefront of this trend.

Despite Gen Z’s love for liqueur-based shots, it boasts 43 ingredients that complement just about any cocktail. From the Carajillo Old Fashioned, tipped as the drink of 2026 by bartending influencers, to the Ibiza Spritz, a grapefruit-forward summer serve that straddles Paloma and Spritz trends, it’s a versatile staple for a wide array of cocktails. The love for this Spanish liqueur is no surprise; 18.4 million Brits visit Spain every year, and tapas is one of the most profitable hospitality businesses in the UK.

The tiny pub sparked a trend following NRB last year, with Vocation’s Wandering Inn, Flat Iron Squares ‘Three Jingle Bells’ and The Groper’s Arms in Paignton following suit in 2025, showcasing the growing appeal for compact, novelty-led drinking experiences. Brand Manager, Claire Maguire said “We’re so pleased to bring back this much-loved miniature pub as a must-see at NRB, but we’re keen to tell the story of Spain this year. With over 6500 venues stocking, we know it’s on bartender’s radar, but we’re keen to chat to bartenders about bringing it to life with theatre and novelty, and get consumers knowing all about it.”

Northern Restaurant and Bar attendees looking to try the UK’s biggest little shot should head to stand ND124, but for those who can’t make it, the World’s Smallest Pub will go on tour, popping up at events around the UK this Spring and Summer.

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