All Alcoholic drinks articles – Page 247

  • News

    Duty Freeze

    2009-07-18T00:00:00Z

    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

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    Birra Moretti makeover for birthday

    2009-07-18T00:00:00Z

    S&N UK has redesigned its Italian beer brand Birra Moretti, giving it a more modern look in time for its 150th birthday. The new bottle design would still feature an image of the beer's founder, but the Italian colours would now be used more...

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    Carling emphasises barley quality with local farmer group

    2009-07-18T00:00:00Z

    Molson Coors is hoping to reinforce its '100% British Barley' Carling campaign by strengthening relationships with its barley growers through the creation of a farming group. Carling has signed 70 UK growers up to a three-year deal to supply...

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    Campaign Trail: Good-natured banter

    2009-07-18T00:00:00Z

    Marston's has sent brand advocates to the streets of Cardiff to etch messages of support to the England cricket team, as part of Pedigree's sponsorship of the Ashes. Slogans such as "We have history, Australia has previous" reflected the spirit of...

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    How alcohol duty hikes hit the Exchequer

    2009-07-18T00:00:00Z

    The last alcohol duty increase cost the government more than £25m in tax revenue on wine alone, The Grocer can reveal. And with duty fraud increasing, it can no longer rely on successive above-inflation duty hikes not to impact on sales and jobs...

  • News

    How alcohol duty hikes hit the Exchequer

    2009-07-18T00:00:00Z

    The last alcohol duty increase cost the government more than £25m in tax revenue on wine alone, The Grocer can reveal. And with duty fraud increasing, it can no longer rely on successive above-inflation duty hikes not to impact on sales and jobs...

  • COORS LIGHT
    News

    Coors blimey! Record ad campaign for “world’s most refreshing beer”

    2009-07-17T10:10:44.867Z

    Coors Light is to receive its biggest-ever marketing push with the launch of a £3.5m advertising campaign today.

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    Woodpecker evokes heritage in revamp

    2009-07-11T00:00:00Z

    Jygsaw Brands has spruced up the livery of cider brand Woodpecker with a retro design to recapture its "original heritage". The packaging will now feature an intricately illustrated woodpecker on its traditional red background, and the...

  • BLUE NUN GOLD EDITION
    News

    Acid Test: Blue Nun Gold Edition

    2009-07-11T00:00:00Z

    Ill-fated novelty or soon to become a new dinner party staple?

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    Zamaretto to get smaller 50cl range

    2009-07-11T00:00:00Z

    InterContinental Brands is upping its investment in amaretto-based liqueur brand Zamaretto following "strong sales" since its May launch.A smaller, 50cl range will accompany the 70cl standard bottles in the chocolate, blue raspberry, apple,...

  • ABSOLUT VODKA
    News

    Absolut refuses to be labelled in ‘naked vodka’ stunt

    2009-07-09T10:22:20.133Z

    Absolut Vodka will appear in a ‘naked’ label-free bottle as part of a new campaign entitled ‘In An Absolut World There Are No Labels’.

  • RED SQUARE MULE
    News

    Halewood's Mule gives Red Square a new kick

    2009-07-04T00:00:00Z

    Halewood International has introduced a female-friendly RTD under the Red Square banner and revamped its original Reloaded RTD, in a bid to rejuvenate the brand.

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    Wine all the way from Blighty

    2009-07-04T00:00:00Z

    Producing wines in a Sussex-based vineyard good enough to sell alongside the classics is no mean feat. But Bookers is doing just that - and doing it well. Alex Beckett reports

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    Suffolk ales get a Springer in their step

    2009-07-04T00:00:00Z

    Greene King is highlighting Suffolk’s ale heritage with new beer Suffolk Springer, which will hit shelves in Sainsbury's and Morrisons next week.

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    Everything goes with Aldi’s Anything Goes

    2009-07-03T00:00:00Z

    Aldi is attempting to appeal to the palate of the masses with the launch of a white wine that claims to ‘go with anything’.

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    It’s not for men

    2009-06-27T00:00:00Z

    Beer and pizza have traditionally been the preserve of men but now they are being targeted at women. Nicolette Allen asks whether the strategy will work

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    Bluewater to open John Lewis food hall

    2009-06-27T00:00:00Z

    The second John Lewis food hall from Waitrose is set to open on 6 August at the Bluewater shopping centre, following a £21.9m spend on the branch. The hall will include a charcuterie bar, wine bar and pattisserie in the basement.

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    PLB’s Brazilian beer range gets dark side

    2009-06-27T00:00:00Z

    PLB Group is adding a black variant to its range of Brazilian beers to cash in on growing enthusiasm for foreign drinks.

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    Acid Test: Southern Comfort Lemonade And Lime

    2009-06-27T00:00:00Z

    Company: Bacardi Brown-Forman Brands Rsp: £1.59 per 250ml can Market size: £199m The competition: Smirnoff Vodka & Schweppes tonic, Morgan's Spiced & Cola, Bulleit Bourbon & Cola

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    Wine group CAVIT appoints new chief

    2009-06-25T09:47:27.343Z

    Italian wine producer CAVIT has appointed new boss Enrico Zannoni with a brief to develop the company’s international business.