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AMCOR CAPSULES E-MAGA ZINE

DEBUNKING THE MYTHS: Let’s change the perception of screw caps!

LOW & NO ALCOHOL An opportunity for brands to innovate in packaging

BEHIND THE SCENES Understanding products design: the R&D department

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SUMMER 2022

SUMMARY Editorial

Catherine Fontinha, Head of Marketing at Amcor Caspsules..............................................

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Special Feature: "we tell you all about it"

Debunking the myths! Let’s change the perception of screw caps.....................................

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Does the future belong to screw caps?........................................................................................

Media Buzz

Lillet, ever more committed to the environment.....................................................................

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Fords Gin by Brown Forman: the most versatile London Dry gin launches its Sloe Gin!..........

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Testimonials

Max Bruening, Ponzi Vineyards.....................................................................................................

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Behind the Scenes

Conversation with Lionel Carré, Châlon-sur-Saône R&D............................................................ 12-13

Industry hightlights

Low & No Alcohol Drinks: an opportunity for brands to be innovative.................................. 14-15 17 Seedlip’s Success...........................................................................................................................

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Editorial

Catherine Fontinha Head of Marketing at Amcor Caspsules

Dear readers, It is a great honor for me to open this issue dedicated to the myths surrounding screw caps. Believe me, the least we can say is that this subject fascinates me!

Let me give you some background: where I come from, cork is a national treasure...

5 years ago, when I told my friends and family my decision to dedicate myself to the marketing and development of the screw cap industry, they were the first to be surprised! Each one of us was passionnate about wine and happened to know quite a bit about it, but drinking a wine poured out a screw-top bottle? The very idea was unthinkable!

To be honest, I had some preconceptions myself, and had to remain open-minded to see beyond the clichés. As I have stated previously, I always had a particular affinity for product marketing. I therefore started with what I consider to be the basis of my profession: going on the field. I started by going to meet the winemakers, by building the product together, understanding its mechanics and its advantages, all while putting aside the ceremonial opening of the bottle with its traditional corkscrew.

This is how I realized something quite basic: many people have a simplistic view of screw caps and do not really understand what they are and how they work. This is due to the traditional beliefs that remain on older markets, of course, but also to a lack of information. To

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challenge this, the key is to convey a simple message explaining the possibilities offered by this small, yet crucial packaging item. In fact, beyond its sealing properties and the control of oxygen permeability allowed by its liner, many people are still unaware of the full decorative dimension available on a screw cap.

Thermochromic inks, "soft touch", diverse and varied shapes, textures, four-color printing... The possibilities are endless. You often hear certain myths like "screw caps? The look cheap." However, screw caps are one of the most innovative bottle sealing solutions, not only enabling the most creative marketing ideas, but also brands’ needs for premiumization.

If today, 5 years after my beginnings at Amcor, I still hear some alarming comments (what can you say, traditions are hard to break!), real changes are happening, and I’m delighted. Of course there will always be detractors, and we still need to educate people on this subject, particularly sommeliers and enologists from certain Europeean countries, but the change is here, and is undeniable. Indeed, in 2021, the marketing for screw caps on the off-trade stood at 35% in Europe.

If my arguments have not convinced you yet, maybe the practical aspects will. Indeed, if there were only few winemakers opting for screw cap at its beginning, it today looks like the latter delights more than one, even on traditional markets like France, Spain or Italy.

Thus, I think everyone should taste high-ends wine bottled with screw caps: the flavor and the respect of the aromas are simply impressive. Quite an enjoyable way to challenge your beliefs, don’t you think?

"Many people have a simplistic view of screw caps and do not really understand what they are and how they work."

- Catherine Fontinha

To help you with that matter, this edition will be an opportunity to discover some examples of spectacular vintages closed with screw caps.

Before leaving you, let me simply wish you an enjoyable tasting (or rather reading) of this issue.

See you soon,

Catherine Fontinha

Head of Marketing at Amcor Capsules

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SCREW CAPS:

Top 3 preconceived ideas Since its creation in 1964, the screw cap has been constantly evolving. Criticized at first, then largely adopted in Australian and New Zealand markets, it started to win more and more supporters in many traditional markets.

However, today, some clichés remain around screw caps: it’s time to debunk them.

Myth n°1 : you can’t age screw cap wine, and screw caps can only be found on cheap wines.

Albert Mann is well known for being one of the first Alsatian estate to use bio-dynamic practices. The estate was also a pioneer is its utilization of screw caps.

False! As we all know, some wines are made to be aged. Therefore, the wine needs to be able to "breathe" without excess or insufficiency in order to fully express its potential. Many consumers think screw caps do not allow for any oxygen exchange: that’s not true.

Today, the 3 wines from the range "vins de terroirs", that were created to express the richness of the soil on the hillsides are bottled with screw caps.

The same goes for the "vins de tradition" range, wines focused on the expression of the fruit.

In fact, depending on the wine maker or enologist’s choice, screw caps may -or may not- allow the wine to enter in contact with oxygen. This oxygenation process happens through a permeability liner located inside the screw cap that allows the wine to continue aging naturally while preserving a consistent quality for all bottles in the same batch. This also preserves the aromas, freshness and fruit of the wine. However, it it possible that wines closed with screw caps mature a little slower in the bottle: one simply has to wait for the perfect time to taste it, like all respectable wines!

Here, among so many others, is a selection of spectacular vintages closed with screw caps!

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PlumpJack Winery is an institution in winemaking, and is especially known for having changed the world of American wine by being the first vineyard to opt for screw caps on the continent. Aaron Miller, still in charge of the winery continues to praise screw caps.

Besides, the vintage "Plumpjack Cabernet Sauvignon 2013" also received the score of 100/100 by the famous Robert Parker, making it the second screw-capped wine in history to receive this rating.

Domaine des Baumard, that was recently awarded one of the 100 best producers in the world by Wine & Spirits magazine is also a pioneer when it comes to bottling wines with screw caps! The entire range uses STELVIN® LUX closures for domestic sales and exportations.

Florent Baumard, owner of the vineyard, offers a range of wines marked by the pure expression of their terroir and recognized by many enthusiasts!

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Myth n°2 : Screw caps are not aesthetically pleasing.

In contrary to its beginning, screw cap can be a real ally for creative wine makers! Indeed, several options are available for wine producers looking to create a real personality for their wine and aiming to secure their brand reputation, starting with packaging.

Between the thermochromic inks, gloss or matte finishes, embossing on top and a textured appearance on the skirt, the possibilities are endless!

"At Plaimont, we are convinced that the SHAPEART Texture closure will further contribute to the brand’s success by increasing consumer perceived value and differentiating us from our competitors."

SHAPEART Texture is a new offering and Plaimont is the first wine producer to present a personalized textured closure.

- Karine Gautier

The latest innovation of Amcor, SHAPEART Texture, is definitely going in this direction! Seen on Colombelle de Plaimont, SHAPEART Texture gives a textured appearance to your closure.

Recyclable, these closures offer a fully-fledged opening experience to the user and definitely stand out at a glance in bars and on shelves.

Myth n°3 : Screw caps are not eco-friendly.

This prejudice is hard to break… However, this myth isn’t relevant anymore and screw caps are greener than you think.

First of all, the total life cycle of the bottle must be taken into account. According to the latest data, the carbon footprint of a 75cl wine bottle represented between 1.5 and 3 kg of CO2. This carbon footprint is explained by different factors, including grape, wine, and glass bottle production. In comparison, the closure only represents between 0,05 to 3% of the total carbon footprint of a bottle of wine.

Furthermore, and that is a major argument, screw caps prevent the wine spoilage caused by TCA*. Responsible for cork taint, and even if it has been declining for some years due to technological advances and the sector’s efforts, TCA still leads to nearly 3% losses each year. Today, Wine Enthusiast estimates that it represents nearly 1 billion bottles ruined by TCA annually.

Thus, if you consider the bottle’s overall life cycle, screw caps have a lower environmental impact. It should also be noted that screw caps have superior sealing abilities, and are less encline to cause leaking problems.

In addition, as screw caps are made of aluminium, they are designed to be recycled. Doing so is quite simple: you only have to screw the cap back on the bottle before discarding it in the glass recycling bin. The aluminum is then separated from the bottle during the recycling process.

Thus, recycling aluminum packaging, and therefore screw caps, preserves our natural resources and reduces our impact on the planet! *Cork taint

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DOES THE FUTURE BELONG TO SCREW CAPS? 32,3%. That is the percentage of screw capped wine sold worldwide, up 2 points compared to 2019 according to the Aluminium Closures Group. If the group’s report mainly focuses on traditional European Market, Wine Business Monthly findings are similar for the U.S. market: today, 52% of US wineries use screw caps, an unprecedented number. In comparison, only 30 to 40% of them made this choice in the previous year.

Frédéric Catteau, a French expatriate in the US, Sales director for North America and former Plant Manager of Amcor American Canyon factory also noticed this trend: "When I arrived at Amcor Capsules in 2005, we barely procuded 1 million units for the West Coast. Today, for the same market, we produce about 300 million closures each year."

In total, in 2021, nearly 7 billion bottles of still wines capped with screw caps were sold worldwide. (Euromonitor.)

How can we explain this growth ? Let’s find out!

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Screw caps: towards a change in perception?

This won’t come as a surprise for anyone: since its beginnings, screw cap has suffered from a negative image.

While it’s still there, this negative bias is not as present as it uses to. In fact, if you believe the last IPSOS poll on the subject, nearly 39% of wine consumers questioned in 5 European countries would even prefer screw caps to its cork counterpart! The preference is slight (39% for screw caps versus 37% for cork) yet historical, despite the disparities remaining between some markets.

The factors involved in this change are numerous.

First, the easing of the specifications of certain appellation explains some of these developments. Example? Since 2012, the Ministry of Agriculture of Italy authorizes some of the most prestigious DOC to use screw caps. Such changes help fighting against the persistent idea that screw cap wines are necessarily of poor quality.

Furthermore, and especially in the US, some brands played a pioneering role. According to Frédéric Catteau: "brands such as Sutter Home represents nearly 150 millions bottles, including 80 millions using screw caps." This growing visibility, coupled with the considerable amount of wine imported from New Zealand led to a certain normalization.

Additionally, as stated in the Aluminium Closures Group’s latest report, the practicality, ease of opening and portability of screw capped wines are increasingly appreciated by consumers who want to be able to taste their wines wherever they please, without skimping on product quality. This appetence is even stronger amongst consumers aged between 18 to 34, and particularly in the younger generation, encouraging producers to choose this solution.

Sustainability: a real challenge for the screw cap industry.

Sustainability is a growing concern for consumers looking for products aligned with their values.

Over the past years, the demand for organic, biodynamic and natural wines has exploded.

This demand is joined by new beliefs: a sustainably produced wine tastes better.

How is this related to screw caps? Well, only 28,5% of the respondents to the Aluminium Closures Group report consider them to be an environmentally responsible product. Even more alarming: 37.5% are completely unaware of their sustainable properties.

Here, you might ask yourself: if the screw caps suffer from such bad press, when the demand for sustainable products is exploding, shouldn’t a real communication effort be made in order to educate consumers?

This commitment towards a greener industry is even more important for the younger generation. As this generation is already more encline than their elders to opt for a wine capped with screw caps, there is a real opportunity for wine makers here!

The future looks promising for screw caps, and 40,5% of the Aluminium Closures’ group panel respondants go even further: for them, screw caps will soon prevail over cork. Without going so far as to draw these conclusions, we can nonetheless be pleased about the growing acceptance of consumers and winegrowers, who from now on are more likely to choose the type of cap they want without having to worry about negative repercussions.

However, if they want to keep on seducing consumers, screw caps still need to prove themselves in other areas such as sustainability.

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Media Buzz

FORDS GIN by BROWN FORMAN : The most versatile London Dry gin launches its Sloe Gin! Ford’s Gin, the gin "created by the bartenders, for the bartenders" owned by Brown-Forman group since 2019 launched its Sloe Gin! Created by the emblematic duo formed by Simon Ford and Master Distiller Charles Maxwell, this new drink is made from berries from France and England as well as the emblematic Fords Gin. Launched in the United States after 3 years of development, this new range is bound to thrill cocktail amateurs and mixologists from all around the world!

To cap this new range, the brand chose STELCAP.

LILLET, always more committed to the environnement Lillet, the famous aperitif from Bordeaux was just rewarded for its commitment to sustainability by winning the Adelphe Millésime contest.

For this year’s edition, the brand submitted a major project: the global Ecodesign of its packaging.

From the reduction of the label size and bottle weight, to the choice of using STELVIN®, a recyclable aluminium closure, several actions were undertaken by the brand. Here, the sales volume represents 14 million bottles, 800 000 of which were sold on the French market.

Furthermore, each of these actions was carefully quantified and measured: when it comes to transport, packaging reduction therefore allowed the brand to reduce its CO2 impact with savings of 110 000 km/per year, and by reducing nearly 8% of its emissions.

Amcor and its Saint-Seurin Plant are proud to have participated in such a project and thank Lillet for their trust. A well deserved victory!

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Testimonials

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AMCOR KNOW-HOW Ponzi Vineyards chose STELVIN® "My name is Max Bruening. I am the Associate Winemaker for Ponzi Vineyards. We specialize in the production of premium wines with great focus on Pinot noir and Chardonnay. We also produce Pinot Gris and have a small sparkling wine program.

We distribute our wines both nationally and internationally.

We have been using STELVIN® closures for many years. We have chosen STELVIN® closures because Luisa Ponzi, our director of winemaking, has always considered them as a superior product. She trusts these closures to do what they’re intended to do and to this date, we have not experienced otherwise.

The quality of STELVIN® is indeed impressive. Liner selection is wide, seal-ability and application are great and easy. Right now, we have two wines under STELVIN® closures—our Pinot Gris and our Tavola Pinot noir.

The oldest Ponzi wine under screwcap I’ve opened was a 2002 Tavola Pinot noir and it was fantastic.

We have trialed several wines under screwcap in the past to assess age-ability and have seen remarkable results.

Ponzi has worked with Amcor for many years, well before my time. I chose to stick with Amcor because I valued the history and relationship and wanted to continue building upon that for years to come.

Amcor will go above and beyond to make sure they deliver on their word. The customer service is outstanding, and the reps do everything they can to accommodate, no matter the circumstances.

Currently, that is a rarity. I’m thankful for our relationship with Amcor."

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Behind the Scenes

A CONVERSATION WITH:

Lionel Carré Chalon-sur-Saône, R&D department

Could you please introduce yourself and describe your role within Amcor Capsules?

My name is Lionel Carré. I have been working as the Head of the Research and Development of our Chalon-sur-Saône plant since December 2002. Our plant is specialized in the manufacturing of screw caps.

R&D is a very vast field! Our main task consists in developing new products. To do so, we not only have to analyze the different market trends, but also the needs of our clients. We then help them in implementing these innovative solutions. To offer the best service to our clients, our team not only has to be experts when it comes to closures: they also need to know everything about glass bottles, bottling lines and machinery. Besides, we need to stay updated on the new markets regulations to ensure our products’ compliance.

Finally, and especially within a group like ours, we are constantly seeking new solutions and new raw materials in order to find the most sustainable alternative and preserve our planet.

Over the course of your career, is there a project that particularly impacted you?

What immediately comes to mind is the development of our STELVIN® INSIDE liners range.

The idea consisted in developing PVDC-free (polyvinylidene chloride) permeability liners. PVDC is a material that, when inci-

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nerated, releases a toxic substance called dioxin. It was a real challenge, as we had to develop a "green" alternative to a product that had been on the market for over 30 years! After several years of hard work, we launched our STELVIN® INSIDE range. At that time, it was a very avant-garde product, but the market has evolved since then and is more receptive to these environmentally responsible alternatives.

Speaking of being environmentally responsible, have you observed any specific demand from our clients on that matter? Is sustainability one of their priorities?

First, and although many are expressing a desire to work on sustainability, the question isn’t approached the same way by everyone. For example, a small winery will not have the same needs than a large alcohol producer: it makes sense, as their environmental impact is not the same!

When it comes to large size clients, they usually have dedicated resources and sometimes, well-structured specifications.

Most of them have a strong desire to lower their carbon footprint, so their requests are quite specific: reduction of their closure’s weight, reduction of the plastic material used, less solvents in our inks and varnishes...

Another aspect is secondary packaging: some clients ask for pallets manufactured with FSC (Forest Stewarship Council) certified wood, or cardboard boxes made from recycled materials. For a smaller exploitation, the priority is the final product.

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However, regardless of their size, they are all aware that the end consumer will be receptive to these initiatives, so there is a real need to find solutions. Moreover, our partners all agree on one point: the final product needs to be recyclable. Here with aluminium closures, we have a major advantage: aluminium can be recycled without losing its initial properties. Today, 80% of the extracted aluminium in the entire world is still in circulation. There is nothing simpler than recycling our STELVIN® screw caps: you simply have to screw them back on your bottles and discard them in the glass recycling bin.

duce the environmental impact of these products and to make them easier to recycle.

In your opinion, how is the closure market going to evolve in the next 5 to 10 years?

I think we will continue to see more and more aluminium closure in our markets. Of course, given the implementation of new laws, we will have to rework on our products to make them lighter, but in terms of recyclability there is nothing like aluminium. To me, the future looks bright for aluminium closures.

Could you tell us more about your ongoing projects?

Several clients approached us to work on improving the recyclability of their products, especially on the closures used on PET bottles.

Today, and especially in North America, a PET bottle capped with an aluminium screw cap can be hard to recycle. Therefore, we are working on the development of disruptive solutions to re-

"We are looking to develop disruptive solutions that will help our clients decreasing the environmental impact of their packaging."

- Lionel Carré

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Industry highlights

LOW & NO ALCOHOL What are the opportunities for brands?

Non-alcoholic drinks have been around for 10 years now.

However, the way we see them clearly has changed.

Today, more and more brands commit to this approach by creating a dedicated range with a real marketing approach. This market segment currently represents nearly $US10billion in sales, a figure that, according to a IWSR study is expected to climb even higher by 2025.

Let’s look at this underlying trend to understand the opportunities it offers, both for consumers and brands.

First, let’s recall some definitions: what are the differences between zero alcohol, nonalcoholic and low alcohol drinks?

When we talk about drinks "without" alcohol, you need to know that a certain flexibility is permitted.

In fact, products with an alcohol percentage up to 0,5% can be considered as "no" alcohol drinks.

Thus, if you want a product entirely devoid of alcohol, you have to look for products labeled "zero" alcohol. As for "low alcohol" drinks, they are simply drinks with a lower alcohol percentage: between 0.5% and 8.5% for wine. It should also be noted that these "de-alcoholized" wines will soon have the authorization to display the designation "vin de pays" or "vin de table" on their label.

One might wonder where this trend comes

Elia, Plaimont Elia is Plaimont’s new product. Elaborated from the Colombard grape variety, this Côtes-de-Gascogne has the specificity of naturally having a low alcohol content of 9% without having to go through de-alcoholization.

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from and why it is widely talked about today.

In reality, this movement is part of an older approach: consume less, but better.

For Marie Mascré, co-founder and CEO of SOWINE, the idea is to have a more reasonable consumption: "We want to make the most of it while being aware of the importance of taking care of oneself. Our wellbeing no longer occurs through excess but through listening to one’s body." This point of view is shared by Sébastien Thomas and Fabien Marchand-Cassagne, the creators of Moderato, a brand whose purpose is to produce wines with little or no alcohol, but with the same characteristic flavors as regular wine. "We wanted to react to the evolution of consumers expectations.

We aim to offer a pleasant wine that will preserve the

health of consumers. Our purpose is to maintain the highest quality and to do so responsibly." A high number of low & no alcohol wine manufacturers choose screw caps in order to avoid the risk of cork taint and to keep the aromas offered by a fresh and fruity wine.

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Moreover, the figures in the ISWR report do not lie: this segment is becoming increasingly important in our markets, and the trend seems to be perennial. The study is based on data from 10 major markets: Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, South Africa, Spain, United Kingdom, and the United States.

In 2021, the sector increased by 6% in terms of volume, with some disparities in the markets. In the United Kingdom, for example, nearly 8.3 million households purchased a low/no alcohol product, which represents 30% of the country’s population! However, it should be noted that beer is included in this statistic.

Besides, the ISWR forecasts that the volume of no&low wines will reach a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 8% between 2022 and 2025. When it comes to spirits, the no alcohol sector is the most popular, with a volume growth posted at about 14% per year. It’s rather the opposite when it comes to wine: the taste of low alcohol wine is perceived to be superior to the taste of no-alcohol wine, as reflected in the growth of both sectors (+20% per year for low wine, +9% per year for non-alcohol).

Thus, given the undeniable growth of this segment, key players are also embarking on the adventure. We can for example point to the success of Gordon’s 0.0, launched in December 2020 by Diageo.

However, will this market completely change consumers’ habits? No. Indeed, the ISWR report is quite clear: for most consumers (43%), the aim is to moderate their consumption rather than eliminate it. Indeed, only 17% of the respondents completely abstain from drinking alcohol.

Although low&no alcohol is a real trend, it shouldn’t cannibalize wine and spirits’ sales. However, what can be noted is that low and no alcohol drinks are becoming a choice rather than a form of constraint. For brands, it is also an opportunity to reach new categories of consumers by diversifying their portfolio and avoid the risk of general decline

Fre, Sutter Home TFE Fre is a non-alcoholic wine brand created by Trinchero Family Estates. Fre offers a range of 7 still wines and 2 sparkling wines (available in can or bottle).Fre offers a non-alcoholic, gluten-free, vegan and low calorie alternative.

Capped with STELVIN®.

Arterra wines, On point Collection With On Point. Arterra wines signs a new collaboration with Weight Watchers Canada. This range was created specifically to meet the demand of the Canadian market which is looking for more "healthy" and low-calorie products.

Available in white and read, the On Point range is titrated at 9% alcohol.

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LOW AND NO ALCOHOL : FOCUS ON SEEDLIP Could you introduce yourself and the brand in a few words ?

My name is Ben Branson and I’m the founder of Seedlip.

Seedlip is a nature company on a mission to solve the dilemma of ‘what to drink when you’re not drinking’ with our range of the world’s first & world’s best-selling distilled non-alcoholic spirits. We currently have three expressions in our range; Seedlip Garden 108, Seedlip Spice 94 & Seedlip Grove 42. Seedlip is available in 40+ countries and the best bars, restaurants, hotels and retailers.

What inspired you to launch Seedlip ?

The idea for Seedlip came as a combination of wanting to continue my family’s 300 year old legacy of working with the land, my love of old books and natural history and my disappointment at what was offered on the market in terms of non-alcoholic drinks.

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Did you notice any evolution regarding the low/no market ? What is your vision regarding this segment in the upcoming years?

There has been an explosion of growth and the no&lo category in ten key markets is now worth $10bn [IWSR 2022]. That is a huge difference from when I started Seedlip in 2015, and there were no brands, no menus, no conferences, books, recipes, podcasts, shops, bars or events on the topic.

The non-alcoholic category is still in its infancy but with over 250+ non-alcoholic spirit brands now available and moderation being growing consumer & customer wish, all the signs indicate that the demand will only continue to grow as people drink better which is very exciting! We are very proud to be at the forefront of showing what’s possible when both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are treated with the same level of care and attention!

Back in 2013, whilst researching interesting herbs I could grow at home, I came across a book written in 1651 called ‘The Art of Distillation’ that documented distilled herbal remedies – both alcoholic & non-alcoholic. Out of curiosity, I bought a copper still and began experimenting in my kitchen.

Three months later I was out for dinner at a nice restaurant in London, not drinking, and got offered this pink, fruity, sweet, childish mocktail. I felt like an idiot. It didn’t pair well with the food, and it wasn’t a great experience. Surely there must be a better way! The dots began to join and I spent the next two years working with my still, my mother on the ingredients, my father on the design and slowly began to believe that maybe we could solve the ‘what to drink when you’re not drinking ‘dilemma with a different approach to non-alcoholic drinks.

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