All Alcoholic drinks articles – Page 246
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News‘Liver damage’ threat of fizzy drinks – but beer a bonus for bones
Fructose, the sweetener used in many sugary soft drinks, has been linked with increased rates of liver disease by a new study.
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Gaymer hits record high for output
Gaymer Cider Company produced its "largest-ever" monthly run of cider in June to meet the demand generated by heavyweight festival sponsorship and the heatwave.The company, which sponsored Glastonbury, estimated that its Shepton Mill...
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US artisan brewers woo UK retailers in drive to boost sales
US craft brewers are "more than on target" to have doubled exports to the UK by the end of the year, following a concerted push to win more listings in UK supermarkets. Sales to the UK were worth $1.3m (£767,000) in 2008 and were up 90%...
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NewsAcid Test: Suffolk Springer
Will this new blended addition put an extra spring in Greene King's step?
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NewsCricket fever helps drive thirst for Marston’s Pedigree
Marston’s Beer Company has posted a strong performance in both the on and off-trade for the 43 weeks to August 31, as sales of premium ale rose 31% and ale volumes climbed by 13%.
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Campaign Trail: Snow Leopard strikes a pose
Whyte & Mackay's ethical vodka brand Snow Leopard has been named the official drink for this week's launch party for photographer Rankin's charity photo exhibition Rankin Live. The event is expected to boast guests such as Anna Friel, David...
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Vodkat gives bottles new updated look
InterContinental Brands is revamping its vodka-style drink Vodkat Schnapps in a bid to further accelerate the brand's sales growth.In Vodkat's first makeover since its launch in 2005, the lion emblem will be made bigger and feature on...
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Brewers flock to defend ‘Britain’s strongest beer’
Craft brewers have united in their support for independent Scottish brewery BrewDog following government and media backlash this week at the launch of its 18.2% abv beer. Independent suppliers have applauded the introduction of Tokyo, a stout...
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Brewers flock to defend ‘Britain’s strongest beer’
Craft brewers have united in their support for independent Scottish brewery BrewDog following government and media backlash this week at the launch of its 18.2% abv beer.Independent suppliers have applauded the introduction of Tokyo, a...
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Aspall brings Little Creatures range to UK
Premium cider producer and distributor Aspall is introducing Australian ale brand Little Creatures to the UK, as part of an ongoing agreement with owner Little World BeveragesThe five-strong range of 330ml bottles includes Pale Ale,...
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Rhythm & Booze off-licences to trial draught ale on tap in store
Rhythm & Booze is to compete with pubs by introducing own-label draught real ale into some of its off-licences.It will install real ale kegs and taps into its stores over the coming months and serve the ale in reusable, sealable...
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NewsBrewdog bites back at binge drinking claims after launch of 18% abv Tokyo*
Independent Scottish brewer Brewdog has come under fire from alcohol campaigners after launching an 18.2% alcohol content beer.
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Ibiza's perfect drink for girls to hit off-trade
A sparkling wine cocktail range billed as "the perfect drink for women" and initially launched for Ibiza holidaymakers is set to hit the UK off-trade this autumn.Ibiza Ice - available in White Isle, which is made with white wine, melon &...
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Ehrmanns bought by Global Vintners
Global Vintners has bought Fairtrade wine importer Ehrmanns in a move that will allow it to trade minus "substantial bank debts".
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Bacardi taps popularity of Mojito
Bacardi is launching a premix Mojito to cash in on the current surge in popularity of the rum-based cocktail in Britain.
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VAT and duty to impact volumes as much as 5%
Drinks suppliers have warned that the government's disastrous VAT and duty hike double whammy could lead to a fall in volume sales of up to 5%.
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Can new £100m campaign resolve the binge drinking problem?
The latest campaign against binge drinking will favour subtle persuasion over scare tactics. But will it work, ask Nicolette Allen and Richard Ford
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AB InBev could sell Scots lager leader Tennent’s
The Tennent’s beer brand could be sold as owner Anheuser-Busch Inbev seeks to reduce its multibillion-pound debts.
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Duty Freeze
Up booze duty goes, year after year, and the drinks industry barely whimpers. But now it needs to fight back, because volumes are falling and livelihoods are being lost. Push Back the Tax is calling for duty rises to be frozen in 2010. Graham Holter presents the case