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Concha y Toro pledges quality from Argentina
Concha y Toro is hoping to counteract the image problems dogging Argentinian wines with the launch of a new collection of competitively priced, single varietals. The Chilean company has created a range of 10 wines at Trivento, its wholly owned ...
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New md of Western Wines will build on South Africa strengths
Mike Paul takes over as md of Western Wines on February 5. He replaces Roger Gabb, who has been appointed executive chairman. Paul said he intended to capitalise on the company's strength in South Africa. "There are also opportunities with Chile,...
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JP Chenet prepares to challenge Piat d'Or supremacy in the U
Tim Palmer France's leading wine exporter has its sights set on the UK and plans to take over Piat d'Or's role as the leading French brand. Les Grands Chais de France has given itself two years to make its JP Chenet the leading French wine in this...
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Amstel throws its hat into UEFA ring
Bulmers is gearing up for a big boost to Amstel's sales when the UEFA Champions League final is held in Glasgow in May. The cidermaker is the UK agent for the Dutch beer which is one of four main sponsors of the soccer tournament. It is planning...
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A new epoch for Bulgarian wine
Wine importer Lovico is expanding out of its Bulgarian supply base and relaunching as Epoch Wines. Following the reorganisation of its Bulgarian parent company, LVC Gamza, it has greater freedom to source wines in Bulgaria and will be selling more...
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Seagram deal releases Beringer Blass to go it alone on UK sa
One of the world's leading wine producers, Beringer Blass, is setting up its own sales and distribution operation for the UK off-trade. The company's action follows the conclusion of the sale of its distributor Seagram to Diageo and Pernod Ricard. ...
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KIngsland's Chilean wines find favour with Makro
A competitively priced range of Chilean wines sourced by Kingsland is being listed by Makro from this month. The Tierra del Rey Merlot and Chardonnay wines will be available in all 28 of the cash and carry's outlets and is being supported by a...
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Foster's throws a winter party
Scottish Courage is planning to increase the profile of Foster's lager with a 24-hour party in London to celebrate Australia Day on Saturday. The non-stop celebration at Club Aquarium, in Old Street, will showcase the best in Australian film,...
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Carling aims to stay on song with a £20m package that sounds
Tim Palmer Bass is turning the volume up on its music sponsorship programme for Carling with a £20m package of deals over the next three years. The brewer has been looking for an initiative since it backed away from supporting football's Premier...
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Vineyard tales
Australian winery Tyrell's has rung in the changes for the new year with a new look for its Individual Vineyard range. The wines have been repackaged to create impact and recount the story of each vineyard. The range includes the Shee Oak...
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Bacardi Breezer 8 x 275ml Price promotion £7.49 Gondol
Bacardi Breezer 8 x 275ml Price promotion £7.48 Gondola end Asda Bacardi Breezer Variety Pack 15 bottles Price promotion £15.49 Floor stack Safeway Cadbury's Chocolate Mousse 100g ...
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UK office for Budvar
Leading Czech lager Budweiser Budvar is setting up a UK office. Budweiser Budvar UK has been based on the company's successful German subsidiary which accounts for 37% of the brand's exports. Its remit will be to increase distribution for the brand...
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Xanadu UK expansion boosted by Normans brands
Australian wine company Xanadu plans an aggressive expansion in the UK. The company was selling 70,000 cases a year in this country, but this will shoot up to 250,000 by the middle of this year following the integration of the key Normans brands...
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Pernod Ricard claims a seamless switch for Seagram wine and
Pernod Ricard was up and running with its newly acquired Seagram brands within four days of the joint acquisition with Diageo winning approval. The US Federal Trade Commission cleared the deal on December 20 and the drinks giant said it was able...
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Becks 24 x 275ml Price promotion £11.99 Floor sStack
Becks 24 x 275ml Price promotion £12.49 Floor stack Tesco Cadbury's Chocolate Mousse 4 x 55g Price promotion 79p Gondola end Safeway Cadbury's Dairy Milk 200g 50% ...
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Coors places faith in Carling's top team
US brewer Coors, the surprise victor in the bidding battle for Carling Brewers, is giving its total commitment to the current management and plans to retain the Carling name for the business. Coors senior vice president Rob Klugman told The Grocer:...
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Rosé sparkles for Codorníu
Spanish sparkling wine company Codorníu is in the pink with a new rosé cava. The wine made its debut in the run-up to Christmas with a listing in Morrisons where sales were above expectations, according to Codorníu's new managing director Bill...
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Pernod Ricard promises front line improvements for retailers
UK retailers are hoping for major improvements now Diageo and Pernod Ricard have received the green light to take over the Seagram spirits and wine business. Sainsbury's wine director, Allan Cheesman, said: "I would like to see a new focus on wine...