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Jessica Mason
@drinksmaven.bsky.social
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Drinks journalist. Likes drinks. Loves pubs. Contact [email protected]
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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 16h
Asahi fears ‘possibility’ personal data leaked during cyber-attack @teamdb.bsky.social
Asahi fears ‘possibility’ personal data leaked during cyber-attack
Japan's beer giant Asahi has revealed there is "the possibility" that personal information may have been compromised in last month's cyber-attack.
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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 18h
Heineken’s latest move to impact hundreds of jobs @teamdb.bsky.social
Heineken's latest move to impact hundreds of jobs
Heineken has revealed it has plans to “reshape” its Amsterdam head office as part of a new strategy that will “impact approximately 400 roles” which will see its workforce either face “relocation” or ...
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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 22h
Suppliers are tackling industry pressures together to survive www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2025/10/supp... @teamdb.bsky.social
Suppliers are tackling industry pressures together to survive
Suppliers from across the wine sector have revealed what a business ecosystem might look like and why fighting problems collectively can help everyone to pull through challenges. db reports.
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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 1d
It’s autumn. It’s on a train. It’s some of the best songs from this year. (The hardest year). It’s on par with therapy. It’s Jessica’s ‘GFY 2025’ playlist. open.spotify.com/playlist/1X7...
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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 1d
Why Signature Brew‘s Asda listing marks a milestone for its beer www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2025/10/sign... @teamdb.bsky.social
Why Signature Brew‘s Asda listing marks a milestone for its beer
London’s Signature Brew has secured its first national grocery listing for its flagship beer, Roadie IPA, making it available in Asda stores across the UK. db finds out why this is a significant step ...
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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 1d
What do we want? Brewery clobber. When do we want it? Now. 💁‍♀️
📷 by the tabard-snapping @morrighani.bsky.social at the Damm Eagle Brewery celebrations last week.
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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 1d
Will India face a beer shortage soon? www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2025/10/will... @teamdb.bsky.social
Will India face a beer shortage soon?
India’s beer industry, which is facing a shortage of aluminium cans, has asked the government for a relaxation in its rules so breweries can gain supplies from abroad. But will it be enough to avoid a...
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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 1d
Asahi rolls out global campaign for its flagship beer brand www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2025/10/asah... @teamdb.bsky.social
Asahi rolls out global campaign for its flagship beer brand
Asahi has unveiled a new global campaign for its Asahi Super Dry brand in an effort to highlight its “unique” taste and target consumers who want to discover more interesting beer.
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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 4d
Damm opens ‘state-of-the-art’ Eagle Brewery and solidifies plans for a sustainable future www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2025/10/damm... @teamdb.bsky.social
Damm opens ‘state-of-the-art’ Eagle Brewery and solidifies plans for a sustainable future
Spain’s Damm Brewery has followed its initial investment of £70 million in its UK headquarters with a plan to “reach a production capacity of 1.8 million hectolitres” and “become the largest independe...
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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 9d
It’s a gift
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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 9d
Why Brown-Forman is ‘doubling down’ in travel retail www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2025/10/why-... @teamdb.bsky.social
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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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 9d
Champagne Lanson readies its expansion www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2025/10/coul... @teamdb.bsky.social
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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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 11d
CVH Spirits looks for ways to cruise into Asia www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2025/10/cvh-... @teamdb.bsky.social
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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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 11d
Top 5 trends from the TFWA www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2025/10/top-... @teamdb.bsky.social
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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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 12d
Just saw some horses shopping in Dior.
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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 13d
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.
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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 18d
Brennan’s Irish Stout gets a makeover www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2025/09/bren... @teamdb.bsky.social
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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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 18d
How ProWein is changing www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2025/09/how-... @teamdb.bsky.social
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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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 21d
A coolship. Tis a thing of beauty. Fruity esters galore.
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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 21d
Well, hello.
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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 21d
I’m working in Dusseldorf this week. Currently in Brauerei Ferdinand Schumacher for some altbier.
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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 23d
Women speak out about sexism in the beer industry www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2025/09/wome... @teamdb.bsky.social
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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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 25d
The key issues affecting beer sales and how to navigate them www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2025/09/the-... @teamdb.bsky.social #beersky
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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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 25d
What’s happening during Cask Ale Week www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2025/09/what... @teamdb.bsky.social #beersky
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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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 27d
Will this year’s diminished British hop harvest affect prices? www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2025/09/will... @teamdb.bsky.social
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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