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Premium press: how do you like them speciality apples?
Waitrose is adding to its speciality beer and premium cider offerings to appeal to the UK's growing interest in these markets.The retailer is launching its first own-label cider using fruit from its farm in Hampshire....
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Blogs lead to launch of SA wine brand into UK
A wine sub-brand developed from free consumer advice via web logs was launched by Orbital Wines at this week's London International Wine Fair.The range, which will be available in six to eight weeks, will initially...
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One World Wines
company: Halewood Chalié Richards Wine Divisionprice: £4.99Expert's verdict...20/25?The One World series is made to retail in the competitive £5-per-bottle end of the market. Packaged in a modern, minimalist...
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Czechs send in third dark beer
A third dark beer from the Czech Republic is making its way into the UK off-trade from this month. Zubr Dark Beer, the 4.1% abv dark sister brand of the recently launched Zubr Premium, has been brewed in Pfierov in the Czech...
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Kiss with a kick for café culture
The café culture craze has spilled into the drinks industry through the launch of an iced cappuccino with a vodka kick. Halewood International, owner of Lambrini and Red Square vodka, has created Café Kiss, an iced coffee with a...
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Classic Netto wine offer
Value retailer Netto is launching a range of French wine classics to offer its customers while stocks last. The five wines include a £3.99 Morgon 2004 and a £4.99 Fleurie 2005 - both from the Beaujolais region - as well as a £4.99...
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The Acid Test: Tutti Cassis
Consumers and buyers give their views on the latest product launches. Product: tutti cassis. Company: lejay-lagoute. Made with cane sugar, but said to have a very low sugar content, the 17% abv Tutti Cassis is the...
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On the Campaign Trail: Ryvita Goodness Bars; Carlsberg; John West Light Lunch; Walkers Sensations
The triumph of goodness over evil... Carlsberg's legendary line-up... Fit as a fish for John west... Charlotte Church's new sensation... Budget £2m Manufacturer Ryvita. Ryvita's Goodness Bars are portrayed as the antidote...
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A time to drink and be merry
Despite increased consolidation in the wine industry, this year's London Wine & Spirits Fair will be even bigger - with more space for specialist sections and spirits, says Sonya Hook. With a huge number of wines on display, along...
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Australian activity
Australia continues to go from strength to strength in the UK off-trade and its pavilion will feature new activity from a range of wine producers. Premium Australian wine company Tempus Two will unveil a range extension and vintage...
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New World pulls out the stops
Wines from the New World look set to dominate the fair with new brands and additions to existing ranges. New World wine-producing countries have continued to dominate the UK off-trade and the fair looks set to reflect the constant...
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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...