All Alcoholic drinks articles – Page 217
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NewsOff-trade beer sales flag despite 2012 'summer of sport'
The summer of sport has failed to reignite the beer market, with off-trade volume sales of beer down 6.5% in the third quarter of 2012.
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News'Wine-based drink' Vinni rolls into Sainsbury's and Tesco stores
Sparkling wine drink Vinni has launched in Sainsbury’s and Tesco stores.
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Comment & Opinion
The craft beer hunt: don't wait for it to come to you
Sir: I couldn’t agree more with Andreas Falt that UK supermarkets are far too conservative in their approach to beer…
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NewsSodastream gets into the cocktail spirit
SodaStream is making its first foray into the UK cocktail market with the launch of a stylish limited-edition machine and three new flavours…
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NewsBranded cider growth grinds to a halt
The once-booming branded cider market has slowed to a halt this year…
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NewsBeer duty fraud 'out of control'
Wholesalers are warning that duty fraud on beer is spiralling “out of control” after new HMRC figures revealed one in 10 beers sold…
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NewsPortman Group rules against Jody Scheckter ale
An award-winning ale developed by ex-Formula One star Jody Scheckter five years ago has been deemed to breach the Portman Group’s rules regarding the protection of children.
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Analysis & FeaturesLaverstoke ruling: intelligent self regulation or plain silly?
Jody Scheckter is outraged by a Portman Group ruling banning the use of his crayon drawing label for Laverstoke…
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NewsAsda encourages shoppers to try low and no-alcohol beers
Asda is launching a leaflet and in-store push encouraging shoppers to try low and no-alcohol beer.
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NewsWestons Cider acquires Aussie distributor
Westons Cider has announced the acquisition of its distributor down under, World Brands Australia (WBA).
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News
Supermarkets forced to recall more beer lines
A French brewer that pulled a selection of its beers last month over fears they could contain glass has extended the recall.
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NewsOwn-label alcohol sales growth beats brands in every category
Sales of own-label alcoholic drinks have soared over the past 12 months - with growth exceeding that of brands…
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Category ReportSmaller booze brands look to catch the next wave
With Brits shifting to in-home consumption, demand for exciting NPD means new openings fopr little-known world alcohol brands…
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NewsMeantime Yakima Red ale now for sale at Waitrose
Craft brewer Meantime has bottled its Yakima Red ale to launch it into the off-trade…
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Category Report
UK alcohol multibuys fall after Scottish stores implement ban
It’s been a year since Scotland introduced a ban on alcohol multibuys - and, unsurprisingly, Assosia data shows a shift away from x-for-y…
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NewsMorrisons to take wine online with Cellar site
Morrisons’ first retail website is in final testing and is set to go live ‘imminently’.
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NewsWinemaker Nyetimber abandons harvest after dismal weather
English wine producer Nyetimber is skipping this year’s harvest following poor weather conditions.
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NewsGrey Goose gift range for Christmas
Vodka brand Grey Goose is launching a Christmas gift range…
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Nyetimber adds first demi-sec to portfolio
Nyetimber has claimed a first for English wine with the launch of a new demi-sec…
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NewsDrinkers migrating tocraft and world beers
Beer and cider drinkers are the most likely shoppers to opt for smaller brands over market leaders, claims a new survey…