Alcohol <span id="Alcohol"></span> – Page 189
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Halewood launches US-style apple cider
Crabbie’s owner Halewood International has unveiled a new “American-style” cider…
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The hunt is on for the next pinot grigio
As own label wines get posher, there has been a proliferation of ‘new’ grapes gaining shelf-space in the UK mults. Buyers are able to take advantage of flexible sourcing and the strength of their brands to offer more unusual and interesting varieties, usually in their premium ranges. “If a big ...
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Sainsbury's to stop Nectar rewards on spirits and liqueurs
Sainsbury’s shoppers will no longer be able to accrue or redeem Nectar points on purchases of spirits and liqueurs…
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Category Report
Focus on wine and champagne
Rising average wine prices have played to own label’s advantage with the discounters yet again toasting huge share gains…
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Diageo sales slip 1.3% as emerging markets slow
Adverse currency movements and weak consumer confidence saw Diageo’s net sales dip 1.3% in the three months to 31 March, it reported this morning.
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Scotch whisky wins extra protection in Australia
Scotch whisky has been given extra protection in Australia from fake products, after the name was registered as a trademark.
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Cream Egg alcohol shots hit discounter shelves for Easter
One Manchester-based supplier is hoping Easter will get messy for reasons other than chocolate with the launch of Cream Egg alcohol shots.
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Peroni still popular in UK but Europe challenging for SABMiller
Brits’ continuing thirst for Peroni Nastro Azzurro helped drive SABMiller’s lager volumes in the UK up 5% in the year ending 31 March, the brewer reported today.
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Old Hoppy Hen pale ale joins Greene King coop
Greene King is extending its booming Hen beer brand with a hoppy pale ale…
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My Alternative CV
Moussa Clarke, Bath Ales, on DJing and Japanese cartoons
I was a club and rave DJ for nearly 20 years and still moonlight on the wrong side of the mixing desk…
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Indie brewers urged to can their beer in new competition
A new trade competition is encouraging independent brewers to put their beer into cans.
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Diageo hopes to score with David Beckham-backed Haig whisky
Diageo has teamed up with David Beckham and Spice Girls founder Simon Fuller to launch a Scotch whisky.
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Bacardi in hunt for new CEO as Edward Shirley retires
Bacardi is looking for a new CEO after announcing the retirement of boss Edward Shirley.
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Crabbie's puts flavoured ginger beers in cans
Halewood International has extended its range of canned Crabbie’s Alcoholic Ginger Beers…
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True Detective boosts Lone Star beer sales
Fans of TV show True Detective have driven a surge in demand for US beer brand Lone Star…
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Wales weighs e-cig ban in public places and minimum unit pricing
The Welsh government has drawn up controversial plans to ban the use of electronic cigarettes in enclosed public places, and minimum unit pricing on alcohol.
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WKD Facebook posts fall foul of ASA guidelines
Facebook activity by RTD brand WKD has been rapped by advertising watchdogs.
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Bargain Booze pushes south with Kent c-store
Bargain Booze has opened its first Select Convenience store in Kent as part of “ambitious expansion plans” to push into the south.
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Analysis & Features
Budget poses fresh questions over government high-alcohol battle
Does the Budget indicate a cosy relationship with brewers and distillers? Or are bingers still in the firing line?…
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Tennent Caledonian names Brian Calder CEO
C&C Group has appointed MD of Scottish wholesaler Wallace Express Brian Calder as the new chief executive of Tennent Caledonian Breweries.