for a number of years and our offering in these areas has developed significantly , to ensure we stay ahead of the game .
We started packing non-alcoholic spirits in 2019 and we are now responsible for production of some of the market ’ s leading sparkling wine and spirits brands . We currently blend and bottle non-alcoholic gin , rum , whisky and tequila and sparkling wine using world class technology and controls to ensure the highest possible quality assurance standards .
We have worked with wineries across the world to develop 8 to 11 % wines , that are naturally lower in alcohol and therefore have the same great taste and mouthfeel . These wines feature across our portfolio and are supplied to both retailer partners , our own brands and in our on-trade offering .
We also have an on-site NPD lab that is best in class at developing no and low spirits and made wine – our technical teams work alongside brand owners and customers to develop their non-alcoholic offering .
Bulking up
We ’ re expecting to see more premium bottled-in-market wines land on shelves in the coming years . Already , most of the large wellknown brands in the UK , which are established consumer favourites , are bottle here in the UK . This is proof that bottling in market is not an issue for consumers . We anticipate a significant shift whereby many brands and producers will be more vocal in the public domain on the benefits of shipping wine in bulk , not least sustainability benefits and making wines as affordable to as many consumers as possible . By doing so , everyone benefits .
We ’ re optimistic about the market for wine bottled in market and we predict that the sector will go through some major developments in the coming five years . If consumers can be given all the positive messages around bulk shipping and the environmental , cost and quality benefits , along with great tasting , quality wines , then the UK consumer will demand more wines be bottled in market . As a
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