All Alcoholic drinks articles – Page 225
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NewsFar-reaching Diageo shake-up prompts fears of job cuts
Diageo has signalled plans for a far-reaching shake-up of its international business alongside the exit of two senior executives. Stuart Fletcher, president of Diageo International, and chief customer officer Ron Anderson are both to leave the Guinness brewer, which aims to crank up its focus on emerging markets.
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No more cheap deals, say Oz wine producers
Major Australian wine producers warn that prices will have to rise and that they'll be focusing on higher-ticket wines to avoid being caught in the three-for-£10 promotional trap.Speaking at the London International Wine Fair this...
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Ceylon Arrack looks to grow in off-trade
Ceylon Arrack, a spirit made from the sap of coconut flowers, is looking to boost its off-trade presence. The 40% abv drink pitched as having a subtle coconut aftertaste and "the nose of a tequila blended with rum and a dash of brandy" ...
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Profiles and QandAs
My Alternative CV: Becky Nichols, Thierry's Wine Services
Becky Nichols, brand manager, Thierry’s Wine Services, on dancing in the rain and generating new ideas
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NewsFormer boss Baile back for failed Oddbins stores
Former Oddbins owner Simon Baile has bought the leases to five defunct Oddbins stores from the chain's administrator and plans to re-open them as ExCellar wine shops. Baile was putting the final touches to two of the stores, in East Sheen...
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NewsResearch hub hunts for ‘quantum leap’ in brewing
Scientists at a new UK research centre will be hoping to develop the ‘holy grail’ of brewing: longer shelf life for beers. SAB Miller today announced it is building a £3m global brewing research facility, which will be sited at the University of Nottingham’s School of Biosciences.
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Comment and Opinion
The only thing worse than being talked about
Few people these days will believe there’s really no such thing as bad publicity. Even so, most marketers would consider a few snarky comments from internet critics a price worth paying for acres of free coverage.
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NewsNo smooth outcome as Stella 4% sales fall
Sales of Stella 4% - hailed as the most successful alcohol launch of the past 10 years - have crashed by more than 30% over the past 12 months. The beer, which was developed for the UK market and debuted in August 2008, was called the...
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Tesco is hauled over coals after wine pricing ‘error’
Alcohol Concern has raised doubts over Tesco's commitment to responsible retailing after the supermarket this week sold wine at 4p below duty plus VAT.Tesco was selling a six-bottle case online for £12.78 equivalent to £2.13 a bottle ...
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NewsBrothers canned pear cider for festivalgoers
Brothers is launching its Festival pear cider in cans for the first time this month as part of a wider move into the format. Festival cider will be available in 12-packs of 440ml cans (rsp: £12) and follows the launch of Strawberry in...
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NewsBrothers Cider makes canned debut
Brothers Cider is now available in cans for the first time. Eight-packs of the 440ml cans are already available to the off trade, with 12-packs due out later this month.
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NewsThe wine world’s great secret heads for London
The profile of Lebanese wines "one of the wine world's great secrets," according to one Master of Wine is set to be boosted by its debut appearance at the London International Wine Fair. Generic body, Wines of Lebanon, will be attending...
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NewsFocus On Wine & Champagne: Champagnes sparkle and lights shine
Champagne and prosecco are selling well, but other wines are facing slower growth. Will premiumisation, promotions and innovations make a difference? Simon Creasey reports
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Focus On Wine & Champagne: Innovations
Waitrose this month started stocking Cienna Rosso (rsp: £9.99), a sparkling red wine with an abv of 7.5%. The cienna grape was created by crossing sumoll, from Spain, with cabernet sauvignon, resulting in a wine with a "creamy palate with plenty of acidity and juicy flavours".
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NewsClink launches online so indies get a taste of ‘buying like Tesco’
A new online wine buying club has launched that is designed to help independents, wine merchants and parts of the on-trade "buy like Tesco". The Clink Buying Club, part of London-based distributor Clink Wines, is free for users to...
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NewsHottest Easter since records began puts eggs in meltdown
Easter confectionery sales were "hammered" by the hot weather as shoppers swapped chocolate for a cold beer over the Easter Bank Holiday. As the mercury hit 27.8C, during the hottest Easter since records began, sources revealed Easter...
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Comment and OpinionAd of the Week: Strongbow’s sofa saga is more graft than craft
Carlsberg’s new campaign positions it as a ‘reward’ rather than the kind of foaming punishment in a glass over-refreshed rugger-buggers sometimes impose on each other, say. But wait! That acrid smell you whiff is stale Strongbow, the…
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Analysis and FeaturesAcid Test: Tails Espresso Martini
The do-it-yourself format of Tails and the higher alcohol content (18% abv) will help it stand out among its bigger-brand rivals
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NewsSwedish cider hopes to change UK tastes
A new Swedish cider is heading over to the UK to offer a "new flavour profile" to British cider fans. The 4.5% abv Briska comes from Spendrups, one of Sweden's largest breweries, and was launched there last year. It is described as being...
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NewsMorgan’s Spiced gains a Captain
Golden rum Morgan's Spiced has been promoted to Captain as part of a rebranding by owner Diageo. Rolling out in June, the word 'Captain' will be added to the product's name to align it more closely with its stablemate dark rum.