The government’s Deposit Return Scheme arrives in October 2027 with the laudable aim of boosting recycling. But, behind that simple objective lies a complex and costly new system. Here at Hand Crafted Drinks Magazine we want to know whether producers, retailers and consumers are about to pay a high price for environmental benefits that remain […]
Understanding consumer behaviour
Alexandru Samoila, operations manager at Connect Vending, a workplace food and beverage experts, explores how premium and functional drinks are changing buying behaviour. The drinks industry has never offered as many choices to consumers as they do now. Cold brew, craft soft drinks, kombucha, protein shakes, low- and no-alcohol options and a growing range of […]
Boosting productivity
At Hand Crafted Drinks Magazine, I am delighted to introduce Jonathan Cooper, the MD of Sheffield-based The Unlearning Company, who has written an article on the subject of productivity, which is very much in the news. Drawing on his extensive experience in the food industry, including production engineering and training and development roles, his business […]


