2016 NACM 1
NACM Team Chairman Martin Thatcher Vice Chair Helen Thomas Chief Executive Fenella Tyler Communications Officer Gabe Cook Public Affairs / EU Bob Price Pomology Advisor Richard Heathcote Administration Michelle Hickman 11 Direct Members (2 new) + 6 Affiliated Members Office - Much Marcle, Herefordshire
Budget 2016 - Alcohol Cider Duty Frozen: in recognition of the important role cider makers play in rural communities Beer Duty & Spirits Duty Frozen: Support for Pubs (Beer) and Export (Whiskey) Wine duty increased by RPI New Alcohol Strategy – consultation to follow Allows for review of 70Hl (focus still on an EU solution)
Budget 2016 – Duty Changes Sparkling cider and perry 5.5% - 8.5% abv: £268.99 per Hl Wine and made-wine 1.2% - 4% abv: £85.60 per Hl 4% - 5.5% abv: £117.72 per Hl 5.5% - 15% abv: £277.84 per Hl 5.5% - 8.5% abv: £268.99 per Hl 15% - 22% abv: £370.41 per Hl Sparkling wine and made-wine 8.5% - 15% abv: £355.87 per Hl
Budget 2016 - Sugar Sugar levy on soft drinks – from 2018 Exemption for milk Exemption for pure juice drinks – with no added sugar Does not apply to alcohol No reference to low alcohol drinks Two thresholds 5-8mg/100ml & over 8mg/100ml Health lobby could lobby to widen this from soft drinks NACM will contribute to the consultation for low alcohol ciders
Chief Medical Officer Guidelines New guidelines published 8th January 14 units/week for men & women Spread over several days No safe level of drinking Industry concerns Drinking in moderation part of healthy lifestyle Negative media reaction damages consumer reaction Evidence in other markets strongly contradicts Alcohol industry commitment to responsible drinking messages on pack Consultation until 1st April – NACM and Members will respond
Calories/Nutrition Labelling EU Consultation in place to review nutrition labelling Exemption for alcohol expected to be removed All alcohol will then have to carry full nutrition labelling Process slowed due to EU referendaum Industry preference is to focus on Calories Beer industry moving to Cals/100ml Commitment to include full nutrition labelling online NACM position supportive Potential for calories to be included in Dept of Health voluntary labelling
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