Skip to content
Search
AI Powered
Latest Stories

Craftwork secures UK distribution rights for Greece's Axia Spirit

Craftwork secures UK distribution rights for Greece's Axia Spirit

Axia Spirit has Thursday announced a new distribution partnership with UK drinks distributor Craftwork.

Craftwork is now responsible for the distribution of the extra-dry mastiha from Greece throughout the UK.


The first of its kind, Axia is an extra-dry and refreshing mastiha. Pronounced Mas - teek - ah, it is a spirit distilled from the resin of the Mastiha tree, found on the Greek island of Chios. With less calories per serve than vodka, Axia is a new and exciting addition to the white spirits category.

Commenting on the announcement, Mark Dawkins, founding director at Craftwork said, “When a new brand wants to effectively create a new (sub)-category, it needs to have everything: premium and attractive packaging, great liquid, a great story, the right strategy and investment levels, and the right team of people behind it. Axia has all of this. We are very excited by every aspect of this partnership and are already enjoying working with Tony and the team. The reaction to Axia is already extremely encouraging.”

Axia chief executive Tony Chvala added, “we couldn’t be more thrilled to have Mark and Craftwork as our distributor that will build off of a solid base in the UK market since our launch in 2021. Their team is uniquely aligned with our growth plans and we look forward to supporting them.”

RRP: £31.95 ABV: 40%

More for you

Mrs Elswood launches snacking Pickle Bites

Mrs Elswood launches snacking Pickle Bites

Gherkin brand Mrs Elswood has unveiled a new duo of snack pickles in handy pouches for maximum on-the-go enjoyment.

The innovative new Mrs Elswood Pickle Bites are available in convenient 50g packs – perfect for on-the go snacking, picnics and lunchboxes – in fiery Peri Peri and the original Classic flavours.

Keep ReadingShow less
Rowntree’s celebrates Jelly Tots’ 60th birthday with new Tangy variant

Rowntree’s celebrates Jelly Tots’ 60th birthday with new Tangy variant

Rowntree’s has announced the launch of its latest innovation - Jelly Tots Tangy, as it celebrates the 60th birthday of Jelly Tots.

A vibrant and playful twist on the much-loved classic Jelly Tots, originally launched in 1965, this new creation steps into the sour space, offering fans a flavourful experience that combines nostalgia with tanginess!

Keep ReadingShow less
Mars Wrigley launches Extra Refreshers PMPs exclusive to c-channel

Mars Wrigley launches Extra Refreshers PMPs exclusive to c-channel

Mars Wrigley has launched two new Extra Refreshers price marked packs (PMPs), perfectly suited to the convenience channel. The Tropical and Bubblemint flavour PMPs are now available in 30-piece bottles and soft chew format, providing retailers with an additional opportunity to drive gum sales.

The gum category is currently growing at a rate of +4.9 per cent year on year (value), demonstrating the revenue opportunity1. The new PMPs support this by enabling convenience retailers to maximise the Extra Refreshers sales in the channel – 90 per cent of shoppers haven’t tried Refreshers and yet 70 per cent of all Refreshers fruit volume is incremental to the category. Additionally, fruit gum is the fastest growing segment in the category and is growing faster than the wider category with value growth of 8.9 per cent.

Keep ReadingShow less
Ride Rubicon RAW to top of energy sales

Ride Rubicon RAW to top of energy sales

AG Barr’s Rubicon RAW, the fastest-growing energy brand, is inviting retailers to ride the wave to top energy sales with new Rubicon RAW Wave Editions.

Available from February 2025 as a 12-month limited edition range, the two 500ml Big Can drinks will come in two exciting new flavours, Berry & Grape and Peach & Apricot, tapping into the growth in mixed flavours within energy drinks.

Keep ReadingShow less
KP Snacks turns up the heat with launch of McCoy’s Hot ’n’ Spicy

KP Snacks turns up the heat with launch of McCoy’s Hot ’n’ Spicy

KP Snacks is expanding its McCoy’s range with the launch of a new Hot ’n’ Spicy flavour. Available from the end of January in a £1.25 PMP, the launch delivers a popular punchy flavour in a well-known format to engage consumers and drive sales.

Capitalising on the success of the UK’s number one ridged crisp brand, McCoy’s Hot ’n’ Spicy delivers McCoy’s signature full-on flavour with a perfect blend of spice and seasoning to ignite taste buds and elevate consumers’ snacking experience.

Keep ReadingShow less