Our Mission

25 November 2021

Blogs

Is mandatory alcohol labelling needed?

25 November 2021

Press Releases

Half of all alcoholic drinks now feature calorie information on labels

12 November 2021

Press Releases

Mikkeller’s Side Eyes complaint upheld by the Independent Complaints Panel

11 November 2021

Press Releases

Warning – offensive language – Precedent setting decision for a complaint against Fok Hing Gin

21 October 2021

Press Releases

Supporting the work of Only A Pavement Away

13 October 2021

Blogs

What happens if I complain?

7 October 2021

Blogs

UK Government changes how it tracks alcohol health trends as drinking rates fall

30 September 2021

Press Releases

Alcohol marketing at the Six Nations

29 September 2021

Press Releases

Tiny Rebel has eight products considered by the ICP

24 September 2021

Blogs

Portman Group calls on WHO for renewed focus on harmful drinking and to recognise the industry as a constructive partner

21 September 2021

Press Releases

Elaine Hindal stepping down as Drinkaware CEO

16 September 2021

Press Releases

Join us – Regulatory Affairs Executive

13 September 2021

Blogs

Join us as an Independent Complaints Panel Member

9 September 2021

Blogs

Supporting International FASD Awareness Day 2021

8 September 2021

Press Releases

Northern Ireland’s Preventing Harm, Empowering Recovery – Substance Use Strategy

17 August 2021

Press Releases

Response on National Records of Scotland figures on alcohol deaths in 2020

30 July 2021

Blogs

2021 and beyond – a seminar spotlighting industry trends

23 July 2021

Blogs

Community Alcohol Partnerships (CAP) – preventing alcohol harm to young people

15 July 2021

Press Releases

PHE report on alcohol consumption and harm during the COVID-19 pandemic

15 July 2021

Press Releases

The Portman Group welcomes two new members as industry support for self-regulation grows during 25th anniversary year

9 July 2021

Press Releases

Response to AHA poll on alcohol labelling

1 July 2021

Press Releases

Work with us – Media and Communications Executive

29 June 2021

Press Releases

Response to Alcohol Focus Scotland’s call for pictorial warnings on pack

23 June 2021

COVID-19

Supporting Communities blog series – Goodbye

16 June 2021

Press Releases

Response to WHO Proposed Global Alcohol Plan 2022-2030

4 June 2021

Blogs

Low2NoBev Conference – Portman Group to speak at inaugural event

1 June 2021

Press Releases

Response to Imperial College London study on impact of alcohol on brain, heart and liver

26 May 2021

COVID-19

All Hands to the Pump – supporting pubs and employees to reopen safely

25 May 2021

Press Releases

Statement on OECD report on alcohol consumption in the UK

25 May 2021

Press Releases

Statement on ONS data regarding alcohol-specific deaths

25 May 2021

Press Releases

Response to Kings College London study on increased drinking among 55-74 year olds

17 May 2021

Press Releases

Statement on indoor hospitality reopening in the UK

12 May 2021

COVID-19

Only a Pavement Away – The Hospitality Industry Supports Homeless People into Employment

11 May 2021

COVID-19

Portman Group-YouGov research on pandemic drinking and the return to pubs

6 May 2021

Press Releases

Portman Group statement on ONS alcohol-specific deaths

28 April 2021

COVID-19

Moderate majority continues throughout lockdowns and beyond

28 April 2021

Blogs

Taking Responsibility – ‘Responsible Regulation of Alcohol Seminar’

28 April 2021

COVID-19

Running the Alcohol Recovery Day Programme during COVID-19

25 April 2021

Press Releases

Response to Cardiff University study on the price of food influencing alcohol sales

25 April 2021

Press Releases

Response to the Department of Health’s proposed plans to change alcohol labelling laws

21 April 2021

Press Releases

Leading the way on CBD – Portman Group issues first category guidance on CBD

21 April 2021

Blogs

Portman Group’s Advisory Service issues guidance on CBD

16 April 2021

Blogs

Portman Group CAP Consultation Response

14 April 2021

COVID-19

Local Pub Supports Local Community

13 April 2021

Blogs

PHE methodology consultation – Portman Group response

9 April 2021

Press Releases

Brits return to the pub – but it’s for pals not pints

1 April 2021

Blogs

Low and No Virtual Conference 2021

30 March 2021

Blogs

The Launch of the Responsible Regulation of Alcohol Seminar Series

17 March 2021

COVID-19

Cooper King Distillery and Hand Sanitiser Production

3 March 2021

COVID-19

The Drinks Trust – Supporting the industry’s work

25 February 2021

Blogs

Portman Group issues first category guidance on hard seltzers

25 February 2021

Press Releases

Response to the Department of Transport’s provisional estimates for drink-driving in 2019

25 February 2021

Press Releases

Response to the ONS data on alcohol-specific deaths in England and Wales

20 February 2021

COVID-19

Supporting Communities Report – Press Release

17 February 2021

Press Releases

The Drink Sector Responds to COVID-19

17 February 2021

COVID-19

Supporting Communities Blog Series – Introduction

8 February 2021

Blogs

Response to Northern Ireland substance use strategy

26 January 2021

Blogs

Regulating Through Change

26 January 2021

Press Releases

Regulating Through Change 2018 – 2020

25 January 2021

Blogs

Portman Group research into consumer interest in Low and No Alcohol

25 January 2021

Press Releases

Response to the Scottish Government’s snapshot Scottish Health Survey

25 January 2021

Press Releases

Response to the PACTS report calling for Government action on drink driving

24 January 2021

Press Releases

Response to the Global Drug Survey 2020 Results

20 January 2021

Press Releases

Complaint against ‘Colorado High’, the first CBD infused product to be considered by the alcohol sector’s Independent Complaints Panel, is upheld

4 January 2021

Press Releases

Post COVID-19 = driest January on record? New research shows Brits embrace low and no like never before

21 December 2020

Blogs

John Timothy Leaves the Portman Group

17 December 2020

Blogs

WHO Consultation

3 December 2020

Press Releases

Portman Group Announces New Chief Executive

26 October 2020

COVID-19

COVID-19 Blog Series – Goodbye

21 October 2020

Press Releases

Campari UK becomes the Portman Group’s newest member

19 October 2020

COVID-19

Selling Safely Online – Portman Group

15 October 2020

Press Releases

Nicola Williams is Announced as New ICP Chair

15 October 2020

COVID-19

Mindful Drinking in Lockdown – Club Soda

13 October 2020

Blogs

Goodbye from Jenny Watson CBE

12 October 2020

Press Releases

Complaint against Heineken’s Orchard Thieves cider not upheld

12 October 2020

COVID-19

Stockpiling to Sales – Portman Group

8 October 2020

COVID-19

Global Leadership – IARD

5 October 2020

COVID-19

‘Cheers’ Campaign – SAIP

1 October 2020

COVID-19

Community Approaches – UK Spirits Alliance

28 September 2020

COVID-19

Lockdown and Beyond, Pandemic Drinking Trends – Portman Group

24 September 2020

COVID-19

Support for High Risk Drinkers – Drinkaware

23 September 2020

Press Releases

Response to the Scottish Government’s publication of the Scottish Health Survey and report on crime

23 September 2020

Press Releases

Response to the Royal College of Psychiatrists’ report on lockdown drinking

23 September 2020

Press Releases

Response to the AHA report on alcohol harm

23 September 2020

Press Releases

New Chair Philip Rycroft shares his vision for an expanded Portman Group

21 September 2020

COVID-19

Moderate Lockdown Drinking – Portman Group and YouGov Research

17 September 2020

COVID-19

Whisky and Hand Sanitiser – Scotch Whisky Association

16 September 2020

Press Releases

Complaint against Hammerton Brewery’s Buoyancy Aid not upheld

16 September 2020

Press Releases

COMPLAINT AGAINST ASTON MANOR’S FROSTY JACK’S CIDER NOT UPHELD

15 September 2020

Press Releases

Response to the Royal College of Psychiatrists’ report on lockdown drinking

15 September 2020

Press Releases

Response to the Social Market Foundation’s report on low and no alcohol

14 September 2020

Press Releases

Response to the AHA report on alcohol harm

14 September 2020

COVID-19

Producer Actions – Portman Group Members

10 September 2020

COVID-19

Pubs Support Local Communities During Lockdown – British Beer and Pub Association

8 September 2020

Press Releases

Statement on the Social Market Foundation report on low and no alcohol

7 September 2020

COVID-19

COVID-19 Blog Series – Introduction

7 September 2020

Press Releases

Portman Group Launches Response To COVID-19 Blog Series Featuring Drinkaware and BBPA

4 September 2020

Press Releases

Thatchers becomes the Portman Group’s newest member

26 August 2020

Press Releases

Response to AHA audit on alcohol labelling

24 August 2020

Press Releases

English lead the return to the pub, while ‘Gen-Z’ move from ‘generation sober’ to ‘generation congregate’

23 August 2020

Press Releases

Response to AHA audit on alcohol labelling

19 August 2020

Press Releases

Shaken, not stirred – alcohol producers clear industry regulatory hurdles

13 August 2020

Blogs

Clearing the scrutiny – 95% of the industry adhere to the rules

3 August 2020

Press Releases

Scottish alcohol industry partnership welcomes the Portman Group as a new member

3 July 2020

Press Releases

Portman Group calls on drinkers to enjoy the moment, but to do so responsibly this weekend

3 July 2020

Press Releases

Complaint against Karpackie 9% upheld

24 June 2020

Blogs

Portman Group research shows Brits continue to moderate their drinking under lockdown

18 June 2020

Blogs

Chair of the Independent Complaints Panel (June 2020)

5 June 2020

Press Releases

New surveys show Brits drinking moderately under lockdown

3 June 2020

Press Releases

Portman Group responds to new survey on drinking during the Covid-19 lockdown

21 May 2020

Blogs

Alcohol industry continues to step up to help tackle COVID-19 and support local communities

15 May 2020

Blogs

Sampling and promotions under social distancing

15 May 2020

Press Releases

PG responds to new Drinkaware survey on lockdown drinking among furloughed workers

7 May 2020

Press Releases

Portman Group urges continued moderation through the long weekend

4 May 2020

Blogs

Stockpiling fears appear unfounded as lockdown Brits drinking same or less

1 May 2020

Press Releases

Portman Group hails latest CGA survey showing Brits drinking same or less during lockdown

2 April 2020

Blogs

Alcohol industry steps up action to help tackle COVID-19 and support local communities

17 March 2020

Blogs

How to contact us whilst our team works remotely due to Government advice on Covid-19

3 March 2020

Blogs

How Retailer Alert Bulletins Work

3 March 2020

Press Releases

Complaints against two Lost and Grounded products

3 March 2020

Press Releases

Complaint against Oranjeboom 8.5% Upheld

3 March 2020

Press Releases

Complaint against Purity Brewing’s ‘Lawless’ Upheld

27 February 2020

Blogs

Tackling alcohol harm with Scottish Parliamentarians

25 February 2020

Press Releases

A new era for the Portman Group: Increased and growing membership

25 February 2020

Blogs

How the Independent Complaints Panel Works

13 February 2020

Blogs

Are you the next Chair of the Portman Group?

10 February 2020

Press Releases

Complaint against Taras Boulba Upheld

10 February 2020

Press Releases

Complaint against Ménage à Trois Midnight Upheld

23 January 2020

Press Releases

Trends for 2020: Nearly 60% of people trying lower alcohol substitutes

20 January 2020

Blogs

Meditations on the Mindful Drinking festival

9 January 2020

Blogs

Portman Group survey reminds producers that container choice has impact on drinker perceptions

6 January 2020

Press Releases

COMPLAINT AGAINST FOURPURE BREWING COMPANY’S JUICEBOX UPHELD

3 January 2020

Press Releases

Complaint Against Birra Moretti Grani Antichi Not Upheld

3 January 2020

Press Releases

Complaint Against Leffe Brune Abbey Not Upheld

2 January 2020

Press Releases

Latest Portman Group-YouGov survey provides update on public’s view on how alcohol containers shape consumption

12 December 2019

Blogs

John Timothy CEO – how to address political challenges to the alcohol sector

9 December 2019

Press Releases

The Portman Group celebrates ‘30 years of alcohol corporate social responsibility’

7 December 2019

Blogs

Portman Group responds to the Northern Ireland consultation on liquor licensing

6 December 2019

Press Releases

PORTMAN GROUP RESPONSE TO RECENT COVERAGE OF THE ICP DECISION ON TINY REBEL’S CWTCH

2 December 2019

Press Releases

COMPLAINT UPHELD AGAINST OAKHAM ALE’S THRILLSEEKER

2 December 2019

Press Releases

COMPLAINT UPHELD AGAINST TINY REBEL’S CWTCH

7 November 2019

Press Releases

Portman Group responds to new OECD report ‘Health at a Glance 2019’

31 October 2019

Press Releases

Sir Martin Narey to step down as Portman Group Chairman

30 October 2019

Press Releases

Complaint Against The Bearded Brewery’s Suicyder Upheld

7 October 2019

Press Releases

Complaint Against Beavertown Brewery’s Bloody Ell Not Upheld

7 October 2019

Press Releases

Complaint Against Camden Town Brewery’s Show Off Lager Not Upheld

30 September 2019

Press Releases

Portman Group welcomes IARD report highlighting declining binge drinking in Europe

9 September 2019

Blogs

The decline of underage drinking in the UK

27 August 2019

Press Releases

Marks & Spencer Group plc’s Porn Star Martini Decision Upheld

27 August 2019

Press Releases

Jameson Irish Whiskey Barrelback On-Trade Promotion Decision Upheld

13 August 2019

Press Releases

Portman Group welcomes IARD report highlighting declining underage drinking

1 August 2019

Press Releases

Consumer enthusiasm shows that the low and no alcohol boom is here to stay

31 July 2019

Press Releases

The Portman Group encourages industry to include 14 unit CMO guidance on labels

23 July 2019

Press Releases

Portman Group response to new Government paper on preventative health

18 July 2019

Press Releases

Portman Group response to BMA letter to the Public Health Minister

10 July 2019

Press Releases

Sweet Little Glitter Bomb Bubble Gum Gin Liqueur, Sweet Little Glitter Bomb Love Heartz, & Sweet Little Pink Vanilla Candy Floss Gin Based Liqueur Decisions Upheld

30 June 2019

Press Releases

Portman Group Statement on latest HSCIC statistics

27 June 2019

Blogs

Supporting the exciting rise of the low and no alcohol category

17 June 2019

Press Releases

Sir Martin Narey calls for better health advice and challenges all large producers to support the work of the Portman Group

30 May 2019

Blogs

UK drinking patterns are getting more responsible, let’s make sure this continues!

15 May 2019

Blogs

Alcohol marketing teams, don’t catch a fright this Halloween, be prepared!

16 April 2019

Blogs

Putting the relative risks of alcohol consumption into context

16 April 2019

Press Releases

Neck Oil – Complaint Not Upheld

16 April 2019

Press Releases

Unicorn Tears Gin Liqueur, Unicorn Tears Raspberry Gin Liqueur and Unicorn Tears Raspberry Gin Liqueur Miniature

15 March 2019

Press Releases

Police Chief calls on industry and public health to build trust and work in partnership to tackle harm

14 March 2019

Press Releases

Zymurgorium Forced Darkeside Rhubarb Gin Liqueur, Flamingo Tears and Pixie Tears – Complaints Not Upheld

4 March 2019

Press Releases

Revised Code targets offensive marketing and sets immoderate consumption definition

21 February 2019

Press Releases

Portman Group responds to High Streets and Town Centres 2030 report

18 February 2019

Press Releases

Partnership working key to a safer and healthier night time economy across the South West

8 February 2019

Press Releases

3 Pugs Bubblegum Gin Liqueur – Complaint Upheld

5 February 2019

Press Releases

Portman Group responds to new NHS alcohol data sets

1 February 2019

Press Releases

Portman Group response to ASA report on declining exposure to TV alcohol adverts

31 January 2019

Press Releases

Portman Group responds to London’s Night Time Commission report

22 January 2019

Press Releases

New research shows that 76% of people are now drinking at, or below, low risk levels

16 January 2019

Press Releases

Low and No Alcohol Boom Here To Stay

21 December 2018

Press Releases

Portman Group response to NHS Safe Space announcement

13 December 2018

Press Releases

Portman Group responds to low and no alcohol descriptors consultation outcome

4 December 2018

Press Releases

Portman Group responds to NHS health survey

22 November 2018

Press Releases

The night time economy is central to regenerating town centres, say Local Alcohol Partnerships Group

20 November 2018

Press Releases

Portman Group responds to low and no consultation outcome

19 November 2018

Press Releases

Targeted help needed to tackle the heaviest drinkers in the UK says alcohol watchdog

9 November 2018

Press Releases

HappyDown Cocktail – Complaint Upheld

8 November 2018

Press Releases

Portman Group responds to Mayor of London’s report on the Night Time Economy

5 November 2018

Press Releases

Complaint Against Desperados Not Upheld

26 October 2018

Press Releases

Fynoderee Manx Bumbee Vodka – Complaint Not Upheld

25 October 2018

Press Releases

Partnership working crucial to creating safe and vibrant town centres in Scotland

24 October 2018

Press Releases

Disco Forklift Truck Mango Pale Ale – Complaint Upheld

17 October 2018

Press Releases

Cronk Y Voddy – Complaints Upheld Under Sponsorship and Marketing Codes

12 October 2018

Press Releases

Easy IPA – Complaint Upheld

8 October 2018

Press Releases

Bars and restaurants will save the high street, say local councillors

13 September 2018

Press Releases

Slingshots – Complaint Upheld

26 July 2018

Press Releases

Local Alcohol Partnerships Group pledges its support to the Women’s Night Safety Charter

18 July 2018

Press Releases

Fall in teenage pregnancies as younger generation drink less

10 July 2018

Press Releases

BrewDog ‘Pink IPA’ – Complaint Upheld

6 July 2018

Press Releases

Yes, we are fit for purpose

3 July 2018

Press Releases

Developing a national ‘Safe Space’ framework could save public money and reduce alcohol harm

3 July 2018

Press Releases

Four new members appointed to Independent Complaints Panel for alcohol marketing

26 June 2018

Press Releases

Hoola Hooch – Complaint Not Upheld

19 June 2018

Press Releases

Partnership working vital to creating vibrant town centres and safer night time economies

14 June 2018

Press Releases

Raising a toast to a responsible World Cup

13 June 2018

Press Releases

UK alcohol watchdog annual report highlights growth in nostalgia based marketing

30 May 2018

Press Releases

We’re here to help, says Portman Group at craft beer event

24 May 2018

Press Releases

Portman Group response to World Cancer Research Fund report

21 May 2018

Press Releases

Portman Group calls for ‘clarity & consistency’ on low alcohol descriptors

18 May 2018

Press Releases

How our drinking habits have changed over four decades of royal weddings

18 May 2018

Press Releases

SPAR ‘Everyday Wine’ press releases – Complaint upheld

26 April 2018

Press Releases

Ambitious Code Review announced by UK Alcohol marketing watchdog

26 March 2018

Press Releases

Partnership working highlighted as the key to creating safe and vibrant town centres

5 March 2018

Press Releases

Fifth Review Planned for Alcohol Marketing Watchdog’s Code of Practice

1 February 2018

Press Releases

Behind the Headlines Blog: So what’s really going on with the Baby Boomers?

26 January 2018

Press Releases

Portman Group Statement on RSPH’s Report, Labelling the Point

7 January 2018

Press Releases

Portman Group response to NHS Long-Term plan and new alcohol care teams

15 December 2017

Press Releases

Portman Group statement on record low underage drinking statistics

11 December 2017

Press Releases

Cwtch – Complaint upheld

5 December 2017

Press Releases

Safe Spaces play vital role in supporting the UK’s vibrant night-time economy and reducing vulnerability

11 October 2017

Press Releases

New Portman Group report: Encouraging a thriving and diverse night-time economy

23 August 2017

Press Releases

CollaGin – Complaint Upheld For Making Thereapeutic Claims

23 August 2017

Press Releases

Mr Gladstone’s Curious Emporium – Complaint Upheld

3 August 2017

Press Releases

Portman Group statement on latest DfT drink driving statistics

1 June 2017

Press Releases

Cactus Jack’s Schnapps – Complaint Not Upheld

25 April 2017

Press Releases

Portman Group Confirms New CEO Appointment

7 April 2017

Press Releases

Two New Members Appointed To Independent Alcohol Complaints Panel

14 March 2017

Blogs

Emojis in Alcohol Marketing

7 February 2017

Press Releases

Portman Group statement on latest ONS alcohol-related death figures

30 January 2017

Press Releases

Local Alcohol Partnerships schemes confirm support for new Local Alcohol Action Areas

12 January 2017

Press Releases

K Cider 500ml Can – Complaint Not Upheld

12 January 2017

Press Releases

Crest Super 10% 500ml Can – Complaint Not Upheld

12 January 2017

Press Releases

Oranjeboom 8.5% 500ml Can – Complaint Not Upheld

14 December 2016

Press Releases

Portman Group Statement on NHS Digital Health Survey for England 2015

2 December 2016

Press Releases

Portman Group Responds to Public Health England’s Alcohol Review

25 October 2016

Press Releases

Portman Group Statement on BMJ study of women’s alcohol consumption

24 October 2016

Press Releases

Portman Group Chief Executive, Henry Ashworth, recruited to lead IARD

25 August 2016

Press Releases

Portman Group’s Response to Chief Medical Officers’ Alcohol Guidelines

15 July 2016

Press Releases

New report showcases best practice for building safe & vibrant night time economies

13 July 2016

Press Releases

Portman Group Publishes Annual Marketing Regulation Report & New Regulation Explainer Video

2 June 2016

Press Releases

Captain Morgan – Complaint Not Upheld

2 June 2016

Press Releases

Kopparberg Frozen Fruit Cider Pack – Complaint Not Upheld

6 May 2016

Press Releases

Behind the Headlines: Alcohol-related hospital admissions

6 May 2016

Press Releases

Heineken Spectre 5% ABV 330ml Bottle (Primary and Secondary Packaging) – Complaint Not Upheld

15 April 2016

Press Releases

#LDNPARTNERS

23 March 2016

Press Releases

Nottinghamshire Praised for Tackling Alcohol-Related Crime – Improving Local High Streets

23 March 2016

Press Releases

PG welcome government strategy to tackle alcohol-related crime through industry partnerships

14 January 2016

Press Releases

MMWAH 5 x 20ml Bottles Mixed Flavour Drinks Complaint Upheld

8 January 2016

Press Releases

Portman Group Statement on New Alcohol Guidelines