All Alcoholic drinks articles – Page 246
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Tesco sells Stella Artois for 6ppl below its cost
The day after Sir Terry Leahy announced his support for a ban on below-cost alcohol, Tesco was the consumer's best bet for cut-rate booze with four of the five cheapest supermarket beer deals, research for The Grocer can reveal.
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NewsBass and Boddingtons put up for sale by AB InBev
AB InBev has put the historic ale brand Bass up for sale, according to press reports.
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Own-label triumphs for Tesco and M&S
Own-label wines starred at this year's International Wine Challenge, the event's organisers said.Tesco and Marks & Spencer were joint winners, each with 62 own-label wines picking up IWC awards and M&S claiming five gold medals....
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Sainsbury’s sets out to regain the edge in wine
Sainsbury's has revamped its wine aisle as a riposte to other retailers "parking their tanks on its lawn".From the end of June, all Sainsbury's wine aisles will be split into Our Cellar, New Arrivals, Case Deals and Everyday Favourites ...
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Carling home kegs to pull ‘perfect pint’
Molson Coors is launching a new Home Draught beer system to "bring the perfect pint to living rooms" ahead of this summer's World Cup backed by an £8m marketing spend.The 10-pint kegs, launched under the Carling, Coors Light and Grolsch...
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Aussie wine revival plan to flag up regional cues
Australian producers have used this week's London International Wine Fair to launch a number of initiatives aimed at reviving the fortunes of winemakers Down Under.Some of the country's biggest winemakers are introducing new styles and...
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Asda whisky fixture to get a First Drinks facelift
Asda is working with new category adviser First Drinks to overhaul its "massively undertrading" malt whisky fixture, The Grocer can reveal. The new layout is now being introduced across 180 Asda stores to boost sales in the "massively...
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Global Brands grows again in wine debut
In the month Global Brands announced its swoop for Inspirit Brands, the VK owner has branched out again with the launch of a small wine division.The company will distribute Adoro Wines from South Africa and Marilyn Merlot, a...
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NewsConcha y Toro nets Manchester United tie-up
Concha y Toro has become the official wine partner of Manchester United in a deal it hopes will boost its presence in Asia, Latin America and Europe.
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Smirnoff faces challenge of Eristoff
Smirnoff might have been declared the most powerful global spirit or spirits brand this week, according to a new survey, but Georgian rival Eristoff plans to emulate its success.
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Jack Daniels gets low-abv rival with Black Star launch
As sales of imported whiskey leapfrog single malt whisky, Jack Daniel's has cautiously welcomed the launch of Intercontinental Brands' Black Star bourbon spirit.
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NewsAcid Test: Brothers Tutti Frutti Cider
Brothers Tutti Frutti pear cider is recognisably pear cider, but with definite overtones of other fruits. The bottle claims it's a blend of fruit flavours, but the slight chemical aftertaste raises questions.
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We must tackle duty fraud, says AB InBev
There has been no decline in the amount of duty-avoided beer on the black market in the UK, despite the efforts of campaigning brewers and wholesalers, according to AB InBev.Although Customs had increased its efforts and the FWD had led...
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NewsWaitrose woos festival drinkers with wine in plastic bottles
Waitrose is responding to demand for lightweight packaging from festival-goers with a range of wine in plastic bottles.
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Green to lead Global Brands marketing op
Drinks company Global Brands has appointed former Carlsberg UK marketing manager Simon Green marketing controller.Green will head up the VK maker's portfolio of RTDs, beers, spirits and soft drinks, along with drinks handled by Inspirit,...
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Caviro to target UK with pan-Italian Romio brand
Italy's largest wine co-operative is attempting to crack the UK's branded wine market with the launch of a new 'umbrella' range to compete with thriving New World rivals.Caviro, which makes 10% of all Italian wine, is targeting UK...
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Is new World Cup beer war just the same old, same old?
Six weeks before the World Cup kicks off, Tesco and Asda are at it again with heavy promotional offers on beer multipacks. Rob Brown reports
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NewsWorld Cup tie-in boosts Budweiser volumes
Budweiser’s sponsorship of this summer’s World Cup has helped the US beer brand to a 40% rise in volumes over the past three months.
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Label changes ‘let French wine take on New World’
The French wine industry is about to have its "hands untied" following European reforms that could let the once-mighty producer compete better with New World varietals.Changes to EU law mean French wine labels now only have to state...
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Ehrmanns shakes up management team and builds portfolio
Fairtrade wine importer Ehrmanns has streamlined its management team and moved to smaller premises.The company, which had its future secured when it was bought last July by wine investment fund Global Vintners, is now headed by former...