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Own-label triumphs for Tesco and M&S
Own-label wines starred at this year's International Wine Challenge, the event's organisers said.Tesco and Marks & Spencer were joint winners, each with 62 own-label wines picking up IWC awards and M&S claiming five gold medals....
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Global Brands grows again in wine debut
In the month Global Brands announced its swoop for Inspirit Brands, the VK owner has branched out again with the launch of a small wine division.The company will distribute Adoro Wines from South Africa and Marilyn Merlot, a...
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NewsConcha y Toro nets Manchester United tie-up
Concha y Toro has become the official wine partner of Manchester United in a deal it hopes will boost its presence in Asia, Latin America and Europe.
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We must tackle duty fraud, says AB InBev
There has been no decline in the amount of duty-avoided beer on the black market in the UK, despite the efforts of campaigning brewers and wholesalers, according to AB InBev.Although Customs had increased its efforts and the FWD had led...
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NewsAcid Test: Brothers Tutti Frutti Cider
Brothers Tutti Frutti pear cider is recognisably pear cider, but with definite overtones of other fruits. The bottle claims it's a blend of fruit flavours, but the slight chemical aftertaste raises questions.
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Jack Daniels gets low-abv rival with Black Star launch
As sales of imported whiskey leapfrog single malt whisky, Jack Daniel's has cautiously welcomed the launch of Intercontinental Brands' Black Star bourbon spirit.
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Smirnoff faces challenge of Eristoff
Smirnoff might have been declared the most powerful global spirit or spirits brand this week, according to a new survey, but Georgian rival Eristoff plans to emulate its success.
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NewsWaitrose woos festival drinkers with wine in plastic bottles
Waitrose is responding to demand for lightweight packaging from festival-goers with a range of wine in plastic bottles.
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Is new World Cup beer war just the same old, same old?
Six weeks before the World Cup kicks off, Tesco and Asda are at it again with heavy promotional offers on beer multipacks. Rob Brown reports
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Caviro to target UK with pan-Italian Romio brand
Italy's largest wine co-operative is attempting to crack the UK's branded wine market with the launch of a new 'umbrella' range to compete with thriving New World rivals.Caviro, which makes 10% of all Italian wine, is targeting UK...
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Green to lead Global Brands marketing op
Drinks company Global Brands has appointed former Carlsberg UK marketing manager Simon Green marketing controller.Green will head up the VK maker's portfolio of RTDs, beers, spirits and soft drinks, along with drinks handled by Inspirit,...
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NewsWorld Cup tie-in boosts Budweiser volumes
Budweiser’s sponsorship of this summer’s World Cup has helped the US beer brand to a 40% rise in volumes over the past three months.
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‘Kamikaze’ 24-pack booze deals blasted by suppliers
The World Cup might still be six weeks away, but Asda and Tesco have started luring drinkers into store early with a "kamikaze" price war on beer.
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NewsAcid Test: St Helier Real Shandy
St Helier’s Real Shandy is distinct from any other lager shandy I have tried. It offers a surprisingly refreshing and sweet taste for a 3.5% alcohol lager-based drink.
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Label changes ‘let French wine take on New World’
The French wine industry is about to have its "hands untied" following European reforms that could let the once-mighty producer compete better with New World varietals.Changes to EU law mean French wine labels now only have to state...
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Ehrmanns shakes up management team and builds portfolio
Fairtrade wine importer Ehrmanns has streamlined its management team and moved to smaller premises.The company, which had its future secured when it was bought last July by wine investment fund Global Vintners, is now headed by former...
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Focus On Soft Drinks: Lashings of ginger beer
The recession has given shoppers a taste for brands and flavours they enjoyed in their childhood leading to a resurgence of old favourites such as cloudy lemonade and ginger beer. And it's not just the big brands that are capitalising.
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NewsC&C sells spirits arm to William Grant
Magners owner C&C Group has agreed to sell its spirits and liqueurs division to Scotch whisky-maker William Grant & Sons in a €300 deal.
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Corks popping again as economy recovers
It's official - Champagne is back in vogue. Year-on-year sales are up 10.7% in value and 14.6% in volume [Nielsen MAT 20 March], driven by promotions and an upswing in consumer confidence.
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NewsCan Budweiser 66 connect with the iPhone generation?
AB InBev is attempting to drive value up in lager with the launch of premium Budweiser 66 in August. Alex Beckett gets a sneak preview