All Alcoholic drinks articles – Page 255

  • MARSTONS PEDIGREE
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    Cricket fever helps drive thirst for Marston’s Pedigree

    2009-08-04T10:23:50.733Z

    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

    2009-08-01T00:00:00Z

    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

    2009-08-01T00:00:00Z

    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’

    2009-08-01T00:00:00Z

    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’

    2009-08-01T00:00:00Z

    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

    2009-08-01T00:00:00Z

    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

    2009-08-01T00:00:00Z

    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...

  • DRUNK MAN
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    Brewdog bites back at binge drinking claims after launch of 18% abv Tokyo*

    2009-07-28T09:55:27.763Z

    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

    2009-07-25T00:00:00Z

    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

    2009-07-25T00:00:00Z

    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

    2009-07-25T00:00:00Z

    Bacardi is launching a premix Mojito to cash in on the current surge in popularity of the rum-based cocktail in Britain.

  • RED SQUARE MOSCOW MULE
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    Acid Test: Red Square Moscow Mule

    2009-07-25T00:00:00Z

    Red Square's RTDs get a kick up the backside

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    VAT and duty to impact volumes as much as 5%

    2009-07-25T00:00:00Z

    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?

    2009-07-25T00:00:00Z

    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

    2009-07-20T09:46:44.460Z

    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

    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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    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...