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This study looks at all companies registered in the United Kingdom where they identify themselves as manufacturers of soft drinks, production of mineral waters and other bottled waters.This study includes companies that are dormant or non-trading some of which might be latent while others may operate under their owners' names but incorporate to protect the business name. In addition, all newly incorporated companies are included. The study will exclude those companies that do not specifically identify themselves as manufacturers of soft drinks, production of mineral waters and other bottled waters.The aim of this study is to provide an overview of the key movers and shakers in the UK soft drinks and bottled water sector. Only key data has been isolated, particularly the company's net worth and total assets, but also its full name, date incorporated, registered office, other activities, shareholders, directors (with date of birth, occupation and nationality) and number of employees.Two indicators of size are used: net worth and total assets. These are preferable to turnover which is influenced by profit margins and whether the companies are capital or labour intensive.In the years 2016, 2017 and 2018, new company incorporations in the soft drinks and bottled water sector were 111, 278 and 275 respectively.Breakdown of beverages in the UK is as follows: soft drinks (28%), beer (27%), whisky (25%), cider (7%), gin (3%), mineral water (3%) and others (2%).Carbonates remain the largest segment worth £6.9 billion.The breadown for non-alcoholic sector is as follows: cola £1.2 billion; pure juice £851 million; juice drinks £429 million; smoothies £223 million; plain water £616 million; squashes £406 million; traditional mixers £192 million; and fruit carbonates £405 million.The market for bottled water and fruit juice, neither of which contain added sugar, is unaffected by the sugar levy but nonetheless they do contain naturally-occurring sugars. Despite their natural sugar content, sales of freshly squeezed juices and smoothies were the fastest growing segment.100% juice is the most important factor in choosing a product.In terms of Gross Value Added (GVA), beverages (including soft drinks and mineral water) is the largest manufacturing group with a of £6.6 billion in 2015; contributing 23% to the total food and drink manufacturing GVA.The percentage UK retail price increase from June 2007 to June 2016 for soft drinks was 24% with alcoholic drinks at 17% and coffee, tea, cocoa at 36%.In Great Britain, 57% of those aged 16 years and over in 2017 drank alcohol (29 million people of the population) while 20% did not drink alcohol at all.

This study looks at all companies registered in the United Kingdom where they identify themselves as wholesalers of fruit and vegetable juices, mineral water and soft drinks.This study includes companies that are dormant or non-trading some of which might be latent while others may operate under their owners' names but incorporate to protect the business name. In addition, all newly incorporated companies are included. The study will exclude those companies that do not specifically identify themselves as wholesalers of fruit and vegetable juices, mineral water and soft drinks.The aim of this study is to provide an overview of the key movers and shakers in the UK soft drinks wholesale sector. Only key data has been isolated, particularly the company's net worth and total assets, but also its full name, date incorporated, registered office, other activities, shareholders, directors (with date of birth, occupation and nationality) and number of employees.Two indicators of size are used: net worth and total assets. These are preferable to turnover which is influenced by profit margins and whether the companies are capital or labour intensive.In the years 2016, 2017 and 2018, new company incorporations in the soft drinks wholesale sector were 112, 193 and 523 respectively.The wholesale market now accounts for £27.7 billion, taking into account the removal of Palmer & Harvey PLC, which collapsed in November 2017.Breakdown of beverages in the UK is as follows: soft drinks (28%), beer (27%), whisky (25%), cider (7%), gin (3%), mineral water (3%) and others (2%).Carbonates remain the largest segment worth £6.9 billion.The breadown for non-alcoholic sector is as follows: cola £1.2 billion; pure juice £851 million; juice drinks £429 million; smoothies £223 million; plain water £616 million; squashes £406 million; traditional mixers £192 million; and fruit carbonates £405 million.The market for bottled water and fruit juice, neither of which contain added sugar, is unaffected by the sugar levy but nonetheless they do contain naturally-occurring sugars. Despite their natural sugar content, sales of freshly squeezed juices and smoothies were the fastest growing segment.100% juice is the most important factor in choosing a product.In terms of Gross Value Added (GVA), beverages (including soft drinks and mineral water) is the largest manufacturing group with a of £6.6 billion in 2015; contributing 23% to the total food and drink manufacturing GVA.The percentage UK retail price increase from June 2007 to June 2016 for soft drinks was 24% with alcoholic drinks at 17% and coffee, tea, cocoa at 36%In Great Britain, 57% of those aged 16 years and over in 2017 drank alcohol (29 million people of the population) while 20% did not drink alcohol at all.

This study looks at all companies registered in the United Kingdom where they identify themselves as manufacturers of basic pharmaceutical products or preparations.This study includes companies that are dormant or non-trading some of which might be latent while others may operate under their owners' names but incorporate to protect the business name. In addition, all newly incorporated companies are included. The study will exclude those companies that do not specifically identify themselves as manufacturers of basic pharmaceutical products or preparations.The aim of this study is to provide an overview of the key movers and shakers in the UK manufacture of pharmaceuticals sector. Only key data has been isolated, particularly the company's net worth and total assets, but also its full name, date incorporated, registered office, other activities, shareholders, directors (with date of birth, occupation and nationality) and number of employees.Two indicators of size are used: net worth and total assets. These are preferable to turnover which is influenced by profit margins and whether the companies are capital or labour intensive.In the years 2016, 2017 and 2018, new company incorporations in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals sector were 128, 161 and 254 respectively.Pharmaceuticals was the only sector to show reduced sales between 2016 and 2017, decreasing by just under £1.4 billion (11%) to £11.4 billion.Price inflation in this sector for the years 2010 to 2018 was 100.0, 100.9, 102.3, 103.4, 104.1, 103.7, 106.7, 108.3 and 112.4 respectively.The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) is the UK trade body that represents the research-based bio-pharmaceutical industry in the UK and their members supply 80% of all branded medicines used by the NHS.Estimated total NHS spending on medicines in England grew from £13 billion in 2010-2011 to £17.4 billion in 2016-2017, an average growth of around 5 per cent a year. Hospitals account for nearly half of total NHS spending on medicines.The sector is a mixture of large UK-headquartered companies such as AstraZeneca and GSK, manufacturing and research sites for other global companies, and a significant proportion of SMEs and micro businesses, researching and manufacturing branded, generic and over-the-counter medicines.The pharmaceutical sector is one of the UK's most productive industries, generating £41.8 billion turnover and contributing around one per cent of the UK's output and 7.7% of manufacturing GVA. The sector employs 62,600 people across 543 companies, supported by 1,314 service and supply companies comprising a further 51,000 people.In 2016, the UK exported £24.9 billion of pharmaceutical products, of which £11.9 billion (48%) went to the EU. At the same time, the UK imported £24.8 billion of pharmaceutical products, of which £18.2 billion (73%) were from the EU, giving a trade deficit of £6.3 billion.

This study looks at all companies registered in the United Kingdom where they identify themselves as wholesalers of pharmaceutical goods.This study includes companies that are dormant or non-trading some of which might be latent while others may operate under their owners' names but incorporate to protect the business name. In addition, all newly incorporated companies are included. The study will exclude those companies that do not specifically identify themselves as wholesalers of pharmaceutical goods.The aim of this study is to provide an overview of the key movers and shakers in the UK pharmaceutical wholesale sector. Only key data has been isolated, particularly the company's net worth and total assets, but also its full name, date incorporated, registered office, other activities, shareholders, directors (with date of birth, occupation and nationality) and number of employees.Two indicators of size are used: net worth and total assets. These are preferable to turnover which is influenced by profit margins and whether the companies are capital or labour intensive.In the years 2016, 2017 and 2018, new company incorporations in the pharmaceutical wholesale sector were 188, 258 and 483 respectively.In 1966, the National Association of Pharmaceutical Distributors (NAPD) was formed, which became from 1991, the British Association of Pharmaceutical Wholesalers or BAPW. In 2016, BAPW rebranded itself the Healthcare Distribution Association UK (HCA). The HCA represents businesses who supply medicines, medical devices and healthcare services for patients, pharmacies, hospitals, dispensing doctors and the pharmaceutical industry. Their members distribute over 90% of NHS medicines.GIRP, 'Groupement International de la Repartition Pharmaceutique' or 'European Association of Pharmaceutical Full-line Wholesalers', is the umbrella organisation of pharmaceutical full-line wholesalers in Europe.The Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) promotes and supports the interests of all NHS community pharmacies in England. Community pharmacists were known in the past as chemists.The Commercial Medicines Unit (CMU) is part of the Medicine, Pharmacy and Industry Group of the Department of Health & Social Care which looks at supply and procurement in hospitals.Pharmaceutical full-line wholesalers carry the full range of medicinal products and they own their stock. Nearly three-quarters of all medicines sold in Europe are distributed through pharmaceutical full-line wholesalers.The market growth of the pharmaceutical wholesale sector has risen slowly. This is mainly due to the growing importance of alternative distribution systems such as Direct-to-Pharmacy (DTP) and Reduced Wholesale Agreements (RWA).

This study looks at all companies registered in the United Kingdom where they identify themselves as manufacturers of perfumes and toilet preparations.This study includes companies that are dormant or non-trading some of which might be latent while others may operate under their owners' names but incorporate to protect the business name. In addition, all newly incorporated companies are included. The study will exclude those companies that do not specifically identify themselves as manufacturers of perfumes and toilet preparations.The aim of this study is to provide an overview of the key movers and shakers in the UK manufacture of perfume and toilet preparations sector. Only key data has been isolated, particularly the company's net worth and total assets, but also its full name, date incorporated, registered office, other activities, shareholders, directors (with date of birth, occupation and nationality) and number of employees.Two indicators of size are used: net worth and total assets. These are preferable to turnover which is influenced by profit margins and whether the companies are capital or labour intensive.In the years 2016, 2017 and 2018, new company incorporations in the manufacture of perfume and toilet preparations sector were 72, 158 and 256 respectively.In 2017, in this manufacturing sector, there were 575 VAT or PAYE based companies employing 14,837 people with total turnover of £2.426 billion.Product price inflation for years 2010-2018 was 100.0, 101.1, 100.4, 100.7, 101.6, 102.6, 102.1, 100.9 and 112.7.The Cosmetic, Toiletry & Perfumery Association (CTPA) represents all companies involved in making, supplying and selling cosmetic and personal care products. It represents 80% of the market.The market size is £ 9.769 billion (retail sales) and employs 200,000 people.The breakdown is as follows: skin care £2.3 billion; toiletries £2.3 billion; perfumes and fragrances £1.8 billion; hair care £1.7 billion and make-up £1.6 billion.Exports are £3.94 billion (2016) while imports were £4.28 billion. Exports to EU was 65%.Cosmetics Europe is the European trade association for the cosmetics and personal care industry.Valued at Euros 77.6 billion at retail sales price in 2017, the European cosmetics and personal care market is the largest in the world. The largest national markets are Germany (Euros 13.6 billion), France (Euros 11.3 billion), the UK (Euros 11.1 billion), Italy (Euros 10.1 billion) and Spain (Euros 6.8 billion).The sector brings at least Euros 29 billion in added value to the EU economy annually. Euros 11 billion is contributed directly by the manufacture of cosmetic products and Euros 18 billion indirectly through the supply chain.

This study looks at all companies registered in the United Kingdom where they identifym themselves as wholesalers of perfume and cosmetics.This study includes companies that are dormant or non-trading some of which might be latent while others may operate under their owners' names but incorporate to protect the business name. In addition, all newly incorporated companies are included. The study will exclude those companies that do not specifically identify themselves as wholesalers of perfume and cosmetics.The aim of this study is to provide an overview of the key movers and shakers in the UK perfume and cosmetics wholesale sector. Only key data has been isolated, particularly the company's net worth and total assets, but also its full name, date incorporated, registered office, other activities, shareholders, directors (with date of birth, occupation and nationality) and number of employees.Two indicators of size are used: net worth and total assets. These are preferable to turnover which is influenced by profit margins and whether the companies are capital or labour intensive.In the years 2016, 2017 and 2018, new company incorporations in the perfume and cosmetics wholesale sector were 291, 568 and 1179 respectively.Product price inflation for years 2010-2018 was 100.0, 101.1, 100.4, 100.7, 101.6, 102.6, 102.1, 100.9 and 112.7.The Cosmetic, Toiletry & Perfumery Association (CTPA) represents all companies involved in making, supplying and selling cosmetic and personal care products. It represents 80% of the market.The market size is £ 9.769 billion (retail sales) and employs 200,000 people.The breakdown is as follows: skin care £2.3 billion; toiletries £2.3 billion; perfumes and fragrances £1.8 billion; hair care £1.7 billion and make-up £1.6 billion.Exports are £3.94 billion (2016) while imports were £4.28 billion. Exports to EU was 65%.Cosmetics Europe is the European trade association for the cosmetics and personal care industry.Valued at Euros 77.6 billion at retail sales price in 2017, the European cosmetics and personal care market is the largest in the world. The largest national markets are Germany (Euros 13.6 billion), France (Euros 11.3 billion), the UK (Euros 11.1 billion), Italy (Euros 10.1 billion) and Spain (Euros 6.8 billion).The sector brings at least Euros 29 billion in added value to the EU economy annually. Euros 11 billion is contributed directly by the manufacture of cosmetic products and Euros 18 billion indirectly through the supply chain.

This study looks at all companies registered in the United Kingdom where they identify themselves as manufacturers of soap and detergents.This study includes companies that are dormant or non-trading some of which might be latent while others may operate under their owners' names but incorporate to protect the business name. In addition, all newly incorporated companies are included. The study will exclude those companies that do not specifically identify themselves as manufacturers of soap and detergents.The aim of this study is to provide an overview of the key movers and shakers in the UK manufacture of soap and detergents sector. Only key data has been isolated, particularly the company's net worth and total assets, but also its full name, date incorporated, registered office, other activities, shareholders, directors (with date of birth, occupation and nationality) and number of employees.Two indicators of size are used: net worth and total assets. These are preferable to turnover which is influenced by profit margins and whether the companies are capital or labour intensive.In the years 2016, 2017 and 2018, new company incorporations in the manufacture of soap and detergents sector were 32, 108 and 174 respectively.The index of production for 2010-2018 was as follows: -0.5, 15.1, 8.1, 3.7, 0.1, -2.3, -6.3, 5.7 and 5.0 respectively.The UK Cleaning Products Industry Association (UKCPI) is the leading trade association representing UK producers of cleaning and hygiene products. It represents companies that manufacture or market cleaning products in the UK and its membership includes over 98% of UK consumer product manufacturers and over 60% of UK industrial and institutional product manufacturers.The UK sector generates over £4.5 billion in sales annually and directly employs over 30,000 people.Soap, detergents and other cleaning products make up a fifth of chemical exports.L'Association Internationale de la Savonnerie, de la Detergence et des Produits d'Entretien (AISE) based in Brussels, represents the industry in the EU. Its members are the 29 national associations in Europe. It represents over 900 companies supplying household and professional cleaning products and services across Europe.72% of UK consumers use liquid soap regularly, compared with just 55% using bar soap. However, more consumers are becoming concerned about single-use plastic. In 2018, sales of bar soap was £68.3 million, up £2 million. Sales are growing at 3%, faster than liquid soaps and shower gel products.

This study looks at all companies registered in the United Kingdom where they identify themselves as manufacturers of beer.This study includes companies that are dormant or non-trading some of which might be latent while others may operate under their owners' names but are incorporated to protect the business name. In addition, all newly incorporated companies are included.The study will exclude those companies that do not specifically identify themselves as manufacturers of beer.The aim of this study is to provide an overview of the key movers and shakers in the UK brewing sector. Only key data has been isolated, particularly the company's net worth and total assets, but also its full name, date incorporated, registered office, other activities, shareholders, directors (with date of birth, occupation and nationality) and number of employees.Two indicators of size are used: net worth and total assets. These are preferable to turnover which is influenced by profit margins and whether the companies are capital or labour intensive.In Great Britain, 57% of those aged 16 years and over in 2017 drank alcohol (29 million people of the population) while 20% did not drink alcohol at all.Burton-on-Trent was the centre of beer making with 30 breweries including Bass, the first company to register its trademark.Beer drinking has been in decline for decades with sales falling and the rise of micro-breweries and craft ales has not halted the downward trend with half of supermarkets' total beer and cider sales accounted for by lager.The three largest producers of beer are Germany, UK and Spain, which combined produce 42% of the total EU beer production. In the UK, beer has increased by £0.5 billion (15%) from £3.2 billion in 2016 to £3.7 billion in 2017.Breakdown of beverages in the UK is as follows: soft drinks (28%), beer (27%), whisky (25%), cider (7%), gin (3%), mineral water (3%) and others (2%).More than 11,000 pubs have closed in the UK in the last decade, a fall of almost a quarter (23%). The number of UK pubs has fallen from around 52,500 in 2001 to some 38,815 in 2018. Although many pubs have closed, the total turnover of pubs and bars has held up, remaining flat since 2008, adjusted for inflation. Around 70% of workers in pubs and bars are paid less than the Living Wage Foundation's living wage.The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has 800+ brewing members where cask production is now 69% of total production; on average 5.6 full-time and 1.9 part-time staff are employed by members; beer production showed a 1.7% increase in 2017 compared to 2016, confirming the positive trends; 51% of production is supplied to free-trade pubs, with 13% going to controlled pubs; and 69% of beer is sold within 40 miles of the brewery.The British Beer and Pub Association reported that under the beer duty escalator alone, (2008-2013) beer tax rose by 42%, and during that time beer sales fell by 24% in pubs causing 5,000 pubs to close.

This study looks at all companies registered in the United Kingdom where they identify themselves as manufacturers of cider and other fruit wines.This study includes companies that are dormant or non-trading some of which might be latent while others may operate under their owners' names but are incorporated to protect the business name. In addition, all newly incorporated companies are included. The study will exclude those companies that do not specifically identify themselves as manufacturersof cider and other fruit wines.The aim of this study is to provide an overview of the key movers and shakers in the UK cider and other fruit wines sector. Only key data has been isolated, particularly the company's net worth and total assets, but also its full name, date incorporated, registered office, other activities, shareholders, directors (with date of birth, occupation and nationality) and number of employees.Two indicators of size are used: net worth and total assets. These are preferable to turnover which is influenced by profit margins and whether the companies are capital or labour intensive.In the years 2016, 2017 and 2018, new company incorporations in this sector were 48, 49 and 90 respectively.In Great Britain, 57% of those aged 16 years and over in 2017 drank alcohol (29 million people of the population) while 20% did not drink alcohol at all.NACM Cider Makers Limited is the trade body as well as the South West of England Cidermakers' Association (SWECA). L'Association des Industries des Cidres et Vins de Fruits de l'U.E. (A.I.C.V.) represents the European Union cider and fruit wine industries located in Brussels.UK cider represents 39% of the global market and is worth £3 billion in the UK. The rest of Europe accounts for 25% of global sales. The market is dominated by H P Bulmer Limited and Magners GB Limited. Cider represents 7% of total alcohol sales with exports representing £100 million.The market's annual growth is just over 2%. Some 64% is sold off trade through supermarkets. Cider has grown 3.5% in value and 2.2% in volume over the last year. While pear cider continues to decline, losing over 20% volume while crafted cider has grown by 17%.The growth of the cider market is driven by a demand for gluten-free drinks and a preference for low alcohol beverages. However, its high sugar content is the major factor that hampers growth.More than 11,000 pubs have closed in the UK in the last decade, a fall of almost a quarter (23%). The number of UK pubs has fallen from around 52,500 in 2001 to some 38,815 in 2018. Although many pubs have closed, the total turnover of pubs and bars has held up, remaining flat since 2008, adjusting for inflation.

This study looks at all companies registered in the United Kingdom where they identify themselves as distillers, rectifiers and blenders of spirits.This study includes companies that are dormant or non-trading some of which might be latent while others may operate under their owners' names but incorporate to protect the business name. In addition, all newly incorporated companies are included. The study will exclude those companies that do not specifically identify themselves as distillers, rectifiers and blenders of spirits.The aim of this study is to provide an overview of the key movers and shakers in the UK distilling, rectifying and blending of spirits sector. Only key data has been isolated, particularly the company's net worth and total assets, but also its full name, date incorporated, registered office, other activities, shareholders, directors (with date of birth,occupation and nationality) and number of employees.Two indicators of size are used: net worth and total assets. These are preferable to turnover which is influenced by profit margins and whether the companies are capital or labour intensive.In the years 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018, new company incorporations in this sector were 119, 159, 294 and 466 respectively.Whisky has 25% and gin has 7% share of the beverages market in the UK. EU production of whisky is dominated by the UK at £3.4 billion, comprising 81% of the total production, with Spain being second largest at only £74 million.UK manufacturers sales of gin have increased 267% since 2009 from £130 million to £461 million. UK sales represent 72% of the total EU production in 2017, followed by Spain at 11% (£71 million).The Scotch Whisky Association is the whisky trade body. There are around 128 malt and grain distilleries in Scotland. In 2017, of every £100 of goods exported from the UK, £1.30 was Scotch whisky. Exports of whisky accounted for £4.5 billion worth, or 79%, of spirits exports, with £4.37 billion being Scotch whisky. The EU is main region for Scotch whisky exports and accounted for 32% of the total value of exports in 2017.Before 2009, no distillery under 400 gallons would be granted a licence. Once this policy changed small, licensed distilleries soared from 113 in 2009 to the current 419.The Wine and Spirit Trade Association represents the gin trade. Sales of gin at home and abroad has doubled in the last five years. Sales of gin in the UK is £1.5 billion. Gin exports are around £532 million. There are around 315 distilleries in the UK; more than double five years ago. 1.5 million more UK adults are drinking gin than 4 years ago.More than 11,000 pubs have closed in the UK in the last decade, a fall of almost a quarter (23%). The number of UK pubs has fallen from around 50,000 in 2008 to some 39,000 in 2018. Although many pubs have closed, the total turnover of pubs and bars has held up, remaining flat since 2008, adjusting for inflation. Around 70% of workers in pubs and bars are paid less than the Living Wage Foundation's living wage.

This study looks at all companies registered in the United Kingdom where they identify themselves as wine makers.This study includes companies that are dormant or non-trading some of which might be latent while others may operate under their owners' names but are incorporated to protect the business name. In addition, all newly incorporated companies are included. The study will exclude those companies that do not specifically identify themselves as wine makers.The aim of this study is to provide an overview of the key movers and shakers in the UK wine sector. Only key data has been isolated, particularly the company's net worth and total assets, but also its full name, date incorporated, registered office, other activities, shareholders, directors (with date of birth, occupation and nationality) and number of employees.Two indicators of size are used: net worth and total assets. These are preferable to turnover which is influenced by profit margins and whether the companies are capital or labour intensive.In the years 2016, 2017 and 2018, new company incorporations in the wine sector were 25, 33 and 64 respectively.The productive area for the 2015 harvest was estimated to be approximately 1,839 hectares. Largest area under cultivation was Kent (344 hectares) followed by West Sussex (296), Hampshire (235), East Sussex (231) Surrey (132) and Essex (119). There are now almost 40 hectares of vines planted in Wales.The main vine varieties grown in the UK are Chardonnay (approx 518 hectares) and Pinot Noir (approx 483 hectares). The other classic sparkling varieties account for 194 hectares. The classic sparkling wines make up over 60% of the planted area within the UK. Just over 38,000 hectolitres of wine were produced in 2015.The 2014 harvest was the largest ever with 48,267 hectolitres of wine being produced.There were 523 registered vineyards and 133 wineries in 2017.United Kingdom Vineyards Association (UKVA) and English Wine Producers (EWP) merged in 2017 to form Wines of Great Britain (WineGB), the new national organisation for grape growers and winemakers. WineGB reported as follows: 2,500 hectares under vine, with around 700 vineyards (not all commercial); 5.9 million bottles produced in 2017; sales grew by 31% between 2015 and 2017 and approx 2,100 full-time employees and wines sales are £10.9 billion.More than 11,000 pubs have closed in the UK in the last decade, a fall of almost a quarter (23%). The number of UK pubs has fallen from around 50,000 in 2008 to some 39,000 in 2018. Although many pubs have closed, the total turnover of pubs and bars has held up, remaining flat since 2008, adjusting for inflation. Around 70% of workers in pubs and bars are paid less than the Living Wage Foundation's living wage.

This study looks at all companies registered in the United Kingdom where they identify themselves as wholesalers of beers, wines, spirits and other alcoholic beverages.This study includes companies that are dormant or non-trading some of which might be latent while others may operate under their owners' names but are incorporated to protect the business name. In addition, all newly incorporated companies are included. The study will exclude those companies that do not specifically identify themselves as wholesalers of beers, wines, spirits and other alcoholic beverages.The aim of this study is to provide an overview of the key movers and shakers in the UK wholesale market in beers, wines, spirits and other alcoholic beverages.Only key data has been isolated, particularly the company's net worth and total assets, but also its full name, date incorporated, registered office, other activities, shareholders, directors (with date of birth, occupation and nationality) and number of employees.In the years 2016, 2017 and 2018, new company incorporations in the alcohol wholesale sector were 353, 583 and 1,069 respectively.Two indicators of size are used: net worth and total assets. These are preferable to turnover which is influenced by profit margins and whether the companies are capital or labour intensive.In Great Britain, 57% of those aged 16 years and over in 2017 drank alcohol (29 million people of the population) while 20% did not drink alcohol at all.Beverages breakdown in the UK is soft drinks (28%), beer (27%), whisky (25%), cider (7%), gin (3%), mineral water (3%) and others (2%).The top two wholesalers, Matthew Clark and Diageo's distribution arm, account for 11% of the market. Distributors and wholesalers can be alcohol-focused specialists, such as Matthew Clark, which focuses on pubs; or general suppliers, such as Palmer & Harvey PLC, which collapsed in November 2017, that served supermarkets.The Federation of Wholesale Distributors (FWD) is the trade association for food and drink wholesalers in the UK. According to the FWD, the sector spent a total of £24 billion on their suppliers with alcoholic drinks accounting for £1.9 billion and non-alcoholic drinks £2.2 billion. With an annual turnover of £30 billion and 60,000 employees, the sector supports over 400,000 retail and catering businesses.The sector suppies 81,000+ outlets in retail, travel and leisure worth £3 billion; 165,000+ hotels, pubs and restaurants worth £5 billion; 116,000+ outlets in the contract sector worth £4 billion. The sector generated £830 million in taxes in 2016. This included £300 million in value added tax, £170 million in employers' NI contributions, £150 million in business rates and £70 million in corporation tax.More than 11,000 pubs have closed in the UK in the last decade, a fall of almost a quarter (23%). The number of UK pubs has fallen from around 50,000 in 2008 to some 39,000 in 2018.

This study looks at all companies registered in the United Kingdom where they identify themselves as manufacturers of fruit and vegetable juice.This study includes companies that are dormant or non-trading some of which might be latent while others may operate under their owners' names but incorporate to protect the business name. In addition, all newly incorporated companies are included. The study will exclude those companies that do not specifically identify themselves as manufacturers of fruit and vegetable juice.The aim of this study is to provide an overview of the key movers and shakers in the UK fruit and vegetable juice sector. Only key data has been isolated, particularly the company's net worth and total assets, but also its full name, date incorporated, registered office, other activities, shareholders, directors (with date of birth, occupation and nationality) and number of employees.Two indicators of size are used: net worth and total assets. These are preferable to turnover which is influenced by profit margins and whether the companies are capital or labour intensive.In the years 2016, 2017 and 2018, new company incorporations in the fruit and vegetable juice sector were 31, 49 and 102 respectively. The UK accounts for 19% of the European juice market.The British Fruit Juice Association (BFJA) represents the industry in the UK.The market for bottled water and fruit juice, neither of which contain added sugar, is unaffected by the sugar levy but nonetheless they do contain naturally-occurring sugars. Despite their natural sugar content, sales of freshly squeezed juices are increasing with smoothies the fastest growing segment. Own label sales are not at a disadvantage to branded products.100% juice is the most important factor in choosing a product. For healthy soft drinks, consumers look at sugar content, then calories, whether it is natural and whether it is fresh.Breakdown of beverages in the UK is as follows: soft drinks (28%), beer (27%), whisky (25%), cider (7%), gin (3%), mineral water (3%) and others (2%).The breadown for non-alcoholic sector is as follows: cola £1.2 billion; pure juice £851 million; juice drinks £429 million; smoothies £223 million; plain water £616 million; squashes £406 million; traditional mixers £192 million; and fruit carbonates £405 million.In terms of Gross Value Added (GVA) beverages (including soft drinks and mineral water) is the largest manufacturing group with a of £6.6 billion in 2015; contributing 23% to the total food and drink manufacturing GVA. The percentage UK retail price increase from June 2007 to June 2016 for soft drinks was 24% with alcoholic drinks at 17% and coffee, tea, cocoa at 36%.