All Alcoholic drinks articles – Page 196
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Analysis & FeaturesWine prices to fall thanks to bumper crops in key markets
Spain, South Africa and Australia have been tipped to offer some of the best deals for trade wine buyers this year…
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NewsMinimum alcohol pricing in Scotland referred to EU court
The drinks industry’s legal battle against minimum pricing for alcohol in Scotland has been referred to judges in Europe.
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NewsBrewdog takes swipe at Portman Group over Dead Pony Club ruling
Brewdog has responded to a ruling from the Portman Group that packaging for its Dead Pony Club beer broke alcohol marketing rules in characteristically bullish fashion.
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NewsBooze industry eliminates 253 million units of alcohol from shelves
Retailers and drinks suppliers removed 253 million units of alcohol from the shelves in the first year of the industry’s flagship alcohol reduction pledge.
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NewsBargain Booze to merchandise wines by flavour
Bargain Booze is to sell wines by flavour rather than origin in a revamp of wine fixtures across its entire estate…
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NewsFormer Accolade Wines boss Troy Christensen to lead Enotria
Former Accolade Wines boss Troy Christensen is returning to the wine industry to head up leading supplier Enotria.
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NewsHeineken reports bright start to the year but UK volumes fall
Improving beer volumes and growth in premium beers helped boost Heineken group revenue by 3.4% in the first quarter of 2014, the company reported today.
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NewsPernod Ricard sales fall as Chinese market proves tough
Pernod Ricard saw net sales fall 7% in the first nine months of the year as the Asian market proved challenging.
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Comment & OpinionA changing mindset
The scourge of binge drinking facing the nation may be less of a crisis than the government and health campaigners had led us to believe.
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NewsBlossom Hill wine revamp spells out range variety
Blossom Hill is revamping the packaging across its wine range in order to help customers distinguish between its value and superior varietal ranges.
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NewsRising alcohol prices credited for fall in serious violence
Rising alcohol prices have been credited with causing a sharp drop in the number of people injured in serious violence across England and Wales.
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NewsSHS puts Cuvana rum-flavoured beer under Dead Crow's wing
SHS Drinks is axing Cuvana rum-flavoured beer and is bringing the liquid under the wing of its Dead Crow brand…
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NewsTraditional Scottish Ales rebrands as Black Wolf Brewery
Traditional Scottish Ales has become The Black Wolf Brewery and unveiled a new range of modern craft beers…
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NewsVan Bulck introduces gluten-free lager as part of beer range
A Belgian start-up is launching a range of beers that includes an organic gluten-free lager…
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NewsHalewood launches US-style apple cider
Crabbie’s owner Halewood International has unveiled a new “American-style” cider…
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NewsThe hunt is on for the next pinot grigio
As own label wines get posher, there has been a proliferation of ‘new’ grapes gaining shelf-space in the UK mults. Buyers are able to take advantage of flexible sourcing and the strength of their brands to offer more unusual and interesting varieties, usually in their premium ranges. “If a big ...
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NewsSainsbury's to stop Nectar rewards on spirits and liqueurs
Sainsbury’s shoppers will no longer be able to accrue or redeem Nectar points on purchases of spirits and liqueurs…
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Category ReportFocus on wine and champagne
Rising average wine prices have played to own label’s advantage with the discounters yet again toasting huge share gains…
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NewsDiageo sales slip 1.3% as emerging markets slow
Adverse currency movements and weak consumer confidence saw Diageo’s net sales dip 1.3% in the three months to 31 March, it reported this morning.
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NewsScotch whisky wins extra protection in Australia
Scotch whisky has been given extra protection in Australia from fake products, after the name was registered as a trademark.