Alcohol <span id="Alcohol"></span> – Page 328
-
News
The Acid Test
>>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest launchesGordon’s Sloe GinFrom: DiageoDiageo hopes a packaging makeover will woo trendy drinkers who are unfamiliar with sloe gin. The spirit, which combines...
-
News
The Acid Test
>>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest launchesJago’s VODKA CREAM LIqUEURFrom: Blackwood DistillersHoping to prove that innovation is top of its agenda, Shetland-based newcomer Blackwood Distillers...
-
News
The Acid Test
>>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest launchesSLINKYFrom: LangguthVeteran German wine brand Blue Nun is branching into the RTD market with the launch of Slinky. The wine-based pre-mix is aimed at...
-
News
The Acid Test
>>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest launchesVODKA O2From: International English DistillersAfter 18 months of development, the first sparkling vodka is being introduced to the UK market....
-
News
The Acid Test
>>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest launchesBlue Nun Riesling SeccoFrom: LangguthVeteran wine brand Blue Nun is having a pop at the sparkling sector with this new line aimed at the summer party...
-
News
The Acid Test
>>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest launchesvladivar premixed cocktailsFrom: Whyte and MackayWhyte and Mackay’s new premixed Vladivar Cocktail range has been designed to succeed Vebs, the vodka...
-
News
The Acid Test
>>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest launchesStolichnaya ElitFrom: First DrinksFirst Drinks is hoping its new premium vodka Stolichnaya Elit, which will act as a flagship for the brand, will...
-
News
The Acid Test
>>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest launchesdog & duck bestFrom: Old Kent InnsOld Kent Inns’ new beer in Tetra Pak cartons – a UK first – will initially be on sale at off-licences in Kent but the...
-
News
The Acid Test
>>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest launchesambariFrom: RSG InternationalAmbari, a premium lager from Goa, is aimed at quenching curry fans’ thirst without leaving them feeling bloated. The 5%...
-
News
Trends and developments
n Riso Gallo has added two new products to its Riso Pronto range of quick-cooking risotto rices. Sundried Tomato with real tomato pieces and Mushroom with real mushroom pieces extend the range to five varieties. Including real pieces of sundried...
-
News
The Acid Test
>>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest launchesvida novaFrom: Quinta Do MoinhoThe second vintage from the Algarve estate owned by Sir Cliff Richard, this wine is available in limited supply from...
-
News
The Acid Test
>>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest launchesMichelob ultraFrom: Anheuser-BuschAimed at “modern consumers” who lead active lifestyles but still like a beer, Michelob Ultra claims it will open up a...
-
News
The Acid Test
>>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest launchesBAILEYS GLIDEFrom: DiageoTurning Baileys into a year-round tipple is the motive behind this latest extension to the cream liqueur stalwart. Diageo is...
-
News
A new Vintage
Shepherd Neame has given its Christmas Vintage Ale a new look for 2002. The Kent brewer has produced a festive gift box featuring Father Christmas, containing two 500ml bottles of Christmas Vintage Ale, together with an engraved stemmed beer glass. ...
-
News
Knowing their place
Mike Myers is hamming it up in the latest Austin Powers movie. "Hey! Hey! Hey! Get your hands off my Heiney, baby!" says Myers, seconds before a bottle of Heineken beer appears in shot. Meanwhile, over in Albert Sqaure, Mark Fowler is mixing up a...
-
News
Alcohol brands feature strongly in our look at the promotion
A host of alcoholic drinks brands were spotted on promotion by our store audit teams, and three make it into our chart. In particular, Caffreys and Strongbow were noted for making good use of multibuy promotions. Caffreys was on offer in the Spar...
-
News
Catering for all opportunities
Foodservice outlets represent huge potential for sales says Sian Harrington If the confectionery giants get their way it won't be long before the lad propping up the local bar orders: "Two pints of lager and a packet of Twix, please." ...
-
News
Wine critic launches own brand
She's the wine critic known for her flamboyant use of adjectives which have praised and panned a thousand bottles. But now Jilly Goolden is putting her money where her mouth is by launching her own wine brand. Western Wines has teamed up with...
-
News
Egyptian buy
Heineken has bought Egyptian brewer Al Ahram for $287m in order to expand in North Africa. Heineken CEO Anthony Ruys said the company was looking to buy more companies in Russia, China and Latin America, as he unveiled an 11% rise in sales in the...
-
News
Festive tie with Old Git
French wine brand Old Git is once again targeting the gift market with a Christmas set aimed at older male drinkers. Marketed as the "perfect gift for the Old Git in your life", the set, which will retail at £9.99, contains a bottle of wine and...