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Old World set to charm
Classic wine-producing countries will present old favourites alongside modern innovations in a combined show of traditional force. The classic wine-producing nations will be out in force this year with extended pavilions for many,...
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Extra effort to get into the right spirit
Organisers have been working to give greater emphasis to spirits, doubling its floorspace at the fair. Previous fairs have traditionally been dominated by wine, despite the inclusion of spirits in the event's title, and some visitors in...
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Bubblies are still cashing in on renewed sparkle
Champagnes and sparkling wines will be out in full force, building on a bumper season last year Last year was a fantastic year for sparkling wines and Champagnes in the UK, and many eyes are likely to be on the activity in the market...
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Agency focus
This year's show has swelled in size partly due to the many new exhibitors and partly because many regular producers have upped their size to display new additions to their portfolios. Great Western Wine is one of the latter group...
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Special organic port sails into UK
Fine wine importer Mentzendorff is launching one of the UK's first organic ports, to appeal to the country's growing interest in organic products. Terra Prima Organic Reserve by The Fladgate Partnership, owners of the port house...
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New look booze team gets the Wright stuff
Asda has restructured its buying team for beers, wines and spirits to create a new role of general manager for wine. Linsey Wright, currently Asda's general manager for chilled ready meals, joins the wine team on May 15. She will...
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Cains - more than able
Liverpool will be famous for premium lager, says Sonya Hook Former customers of the Dusanj brothers' old fish and chip shop in Kent would no doubt be surprised to discover the same pair now making waves in the UK's beer...
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German Riesling seeks UK niche
Wine importer Bottle Green is launching a branded German Riesling into the UK off-trade with the aim of capturing consumers at the £6 price level. Starling Castle Riesling, produced by Peter Mertes and priced at £6.99, looks set to...
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Scotch against the grain
Oddbins has created a series of malt whiskies to highlight Scotland's lesser-known distilleries and to offer lower price points for single-cask releases. Each edition of Against the Grain, starting with one from the Glencadam...
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In Brief: Bacardi flavours; Citrus lager; Tiger revamp; Cider campaign; Heineken for rugby
Bacardi rum is being launched into the UK off-trade in two different flavours - Apple and Berry - to appeal to younger rum drinkers. The 32% abv spirits will be sold in 70cl bottles priced at £12.49. A citrus variant of...
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The Acid Test: Brothers Ciders
Consumers and buyers give their views on the latest product launches. Product: Brothers ciders. Company: Brothers drinks. The range includes a 7% abv Festival-strength Pear Cider, sold at the Glastonbury music festival...
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Poretti v Moretti in Italian war
Carlsberg UK is going head to head with Heineken by launching a rival premium bottled Italian lager to Heineken's Birra Moretti brand.Carlsberg is introducing the 5% abv Birra Poretti to strengthen its premium lager portfolio in...
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Cisk milks UK support
A lager which has been brewed in Malta since 1928 is now being launched into the UK. The 4.2% abv Cisk Lager and 5% abv Cisk Export will be available from Farsons Cisk in bottle and can formats, priced between £1.59 and £1.69. A...
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Bacardi bursts in with blueberry
Bacardi Breezer is proving its commitment to the ready-to-drink category by adding a new flavour to its Half Sugar range. Bursting Blueberry flavour will replace Bacardi Breezer Cranberry and will complement the existing Half Sugar...
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Gallo puts added faith in Chile
Californian winery Ernest & Julio Gallo is continuing to branch into different wine markets with the UK launch of a new Chilean range. Viña Chilcaya - meaning 'liquid gem' in Chile - has been created with Viña...
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Viña La Rosa displays its Reserve
Chilean winery Viña La Rosa will use the 2006 London International Wine & Spirits Fair as a launch platform for its new La Palma Reserve wine range. The premium range, which includes a Chardonnay, a Cabernet Sauvignon and a...
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The Acid Test
>>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest product launchesProduct: Atlantic IPA(indian pale ale)Company: SHARP'S BREWERYAtlantic IPA is a modern version of the 19th century ale that was preserved by...
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Sponsor mustn't mention B word
Budweiser, the official beer of the Football World Cup, will be banned from having its name directly appearing anywhere in Germany when the event kicks off in June - despite its parent company forking out $40m to become one of the...
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Welcome up the Creek
Jacob's Creek will be the subject of a £2m marketing campaign this year to strengthen its position as a key Australian wine brand in the UK off-trade. Using the strapline, 'Welcome Back to our Place', the television advertising...
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On the Campaign Trail: Weetabix; Strongbow; Typhoo; St Ivel Gold Omega-3
Weetabix with you each day... Strongbow points in right direction... Get ready to 'oo' with Typhoo... St Ivel goes for gold with omega-3...