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Dracula wine wings into UK
A sparkling wine named after the infamous bloodsucking Transylvanian count is heading to the UK's shores in time for Hallowe'en.The Castle of Dracula Marsecco, distributed in the UK by Vini Italia, claims to be the world's first...
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Argento adds wine to expand brand
The Argento Wine Company has added two wines to its portfolio as part of a repositioning of its flagship brand.The two new Argento wines, a 2006 Chardonnay and a 2005 Malbec, have been given a more premium price point than others in the...
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World News - 2nd September 2006
Australia. Shares in Foster's, Australia's largest brewer and wine producer, jumped 9% this week amid rumours of takeover bids by rivals InBev and SABMiller. The move came as Foster's unveiled a 27% rise in annual net profits and...
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01 Scottish & Newcastle UK
Drinks giant Scottish & Newcastle UK is bound to feel optimistic after this year's favourable summer weather, tied in with World Cup football fanfare. But with changes in consumer drinking habits for both beer and cider in the past year, the...
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Tanqueray gin voted as bartenders' choice
Diageo UK is planning a big marketing investment for Tanqueray gin, after a poll positioned the brand as the best UK premium gin. The research, which was commissioned by Diageo and conducted independently by research agency TKD, found...
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Matrioshka vodka fits into famous Russian doll style
A new premium vodka, packaged in the style of a traditional Russian souvenir, is jetting over to the UK to join the thriving category. The Moscow Kin wine-brandy factory produces three different sizes of Matrioshka vodka, made to an...
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Booker adds blush to its wine ranges
Malt House Vintners, the range of wines by Booker cash and carry, has three rosé additions. The rosés are available in three of the company's sub-ranges, including the South African Rouwke's Drift and French Marcel Hubert labels, priced...
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Magners takes steps to increase stock flow
Stocks of Magners cider will continue to be limited but the critical period is over, says the company, following reports that a factory fire had hit availability. Marketing director Maurice Breen said the results of a fire at its carbon...
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Tesco expands range to cater for premium trend
Tesco is adding 75 new products to its beer and cider range to cash in on the growing interest in speciality and premium beers. The retail giant said that the biggest changes would apply to its world and speciality beer ranges, with the...
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Carlsberg talks acquisitions
Nils Andersen, chief executive of Carlsberg, has said that he would increase the company's debt for the right acquisition.Andersen told The Times that although the brewer currently had no specific targets in mind, he would be “happy to...
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Guinness brewery sold
Diageo has sold a former Guinness brewery in Park Royal, north west London, to property developer Brixton for £47.1m.Brixton said that it would convert the brewery into industrial units and warehousing.Tim Wheeler, chief executive of...
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Manufacturers slam alcohol pricing wars
This week the drinks industry came under fire again for stripping value from the drinks market. Jean-Manuel Spriet, chief executive of Pernod Ricard UK, reportedly accused rival wine producers of promoting misleading 'half-price' discount...
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Bolland's baptism by fire
In less than a fortnight, the unfamiliar figure of Marc Bolland, former chief operating officer at Heineken, steps into the shoes of former Morrisons chief executive Bob Stott. His arrival signals the end of Sir Ken Morrison's executive reign...
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New posts in Sainsbury's alcohol team
Sainsbury's has created two new roles in its beers, wines and spirits team to drive its long-term strategy and respond to changing customer needs. The first role, of beers, wines and spirits senior manager, has been filled by Warren...
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The Whole Foods factor
Last week, Whole Foods Market revealed some of the features that its first UK outlet, at the former Barkers department store, will boast. It's an impressive proposition that includes three upmarket licensed restaurants; a wine bar; a pub selling...
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Captain Morgan in bottle makeover
Diageo UK is introducing a revamped bottle for its Captain Morgan rum brand in the UK off-trade. The premium bottle image, which uses a larger and more modern image of the captain, will be launched this autumn. Brand manager Amy...
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Tesco looks to France to boost fine wine range
Tesco is planning a major boost to its fine wine offering, with a particular emphasis on the French market. A six-month review of its fine wine fixture showed strong performances from Spain, Italy, Argentina and France, according to...
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New World wines come to Waitrose
Waitrose is to launch a New World Wine Showcase in September, including a selection of new and limited availability wines. The launch will take place in all of its branches between 4 and 24 September, and it will include 30 new wines, 21...
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Westerham beers listed by Waitrose
A Kent brewery is launching two of its bottled beers into selected Waitrose stores as part of the supermarket's locally produced initiative.The Westerham Brewery in Kent will supply 13 of Waitrose's stores in the south east with its 4%...