All Alcoholic drinks articles – Page 260
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NewsAcid Test: Century Hill Sauvignon Blanc
Is an "easy to open bottle" really the best thing about this white wine?
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World News 28/2/09
USA: The world's largest brewer, Anheuser-Busch InBev has agreed to sell InBev USA, the US distributor of Labatt beer in a deal imposed on the brewer as part of last November's $52bn takeover of Anheuser-Busch by InBev. An affiliate of private...
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Anheuser InBev completes Labatt sale
Anheuser-Busch InBev has completed the sale of InBev’s US business, including the US rights to Canadian lager brand Labatt.
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Majestic trials half-size minimum wine purchase
Majestic Wine is trialling a minimum purchase of six bottles rather than its usual 12 after like-for-like sales slumped 2.9% over Christmas. The six-bottle minimum is being tested in six stores, although there is still a minimum spend...
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NewsCobra teams up with curry meal deals
Cobra is trying to tap into the stay-at-home trend by encouraging supermarkets to cross promote its beer with Indian ready meals. The brand has linked up with Morrisons and has further activity planned with other retailers. Sales...
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Campaign Trail: Jameson sparkles in silver
Jameson is gearing up for St Patrick's Day with a limited-edition silver bottle that adds a modern twist to the Irish whiskey brand. The bottles, available throughout next month, feature Celtic-inspired shapes with a contrasting metallic surface to...
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NewsBacardi Breezer ditches 'full fat' for 100 Calories
Bacardi is replacing its two Bacardi Breezer ranges with a single lower calorie offer that it hopes will win over women who usually steer clear of RTDs.
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Other Movers: 21/2/09
Paul Bartlett has been appointed marketing director for Magners at Irish drinks manufacturer C&C Group. Bartlett, who has previously worked at Scottish & Newcastle, replaces Maurice Breen
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NewsHeineken, Carlsberg to cut costs amid ‘perfect storm’ in beer market
Heineken and Carlsberg have signalled plans to cut costs after Heineken boss Jean-François van Boxmeer warned of a “perfect storm” in the UK beer market.
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Co-op unveils new products and promos for Fairtrade Fortnight
The Co-operative Group is launching a host of new products and promotions to coincide with Fairtrade Fortnight, which starts on 23 February. The society is adding two new wines to its Fairtrade offering - a Chilean Fairtrade Rosé and an...
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Fires burn Constellation and Foster's vineyards
The wildfires sweeping across south Australia have destroyed vineyards supplying two of the country's biggest wine producers.Constellation Australia, which makes household brands such as Hardys and Banrock Station, has company-owned and...
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Oz wine industry must rationalise to survive
The Australian wine industry must rationalise to cope with tough market conditions and growing competition from the likes of Chile and South Africa, a leading winemaker has warned.Australian Vintage, which makes Tesco and Sainsbury's...
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NewsMakro delists Carlsberg line in row over £5 deal
Makro and Carlsberg are at loggerheads after the cash & carry giant pulled 275ml bottles of Carlsberg Export from its shelves in protest against heavy discounts on the brand in supermarkets.
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NewsFestive performance paints mixed picture of BWS health
It wasn't the pricing nightmare it can be, but Christmas wasn't a vintage sales period either. Graham Holter separates the flat categories from the fizzing
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Pierhead brings Kross to the UK
Specialist importer Pierhead Purchasing is introducing an unusual Chilean lager to the UK.Kross Pilsner is produced at a 40,000-litre capacity brewery near Santiago, founded by German master brewer Asbjorn Gerlach and Chilean entrepreneur...
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Retail beer sales hold up despite Christmas fears
Surplus supermarket stocks of beer at the end of 2008’s wet summer – and not the worsening economy and duty hikes – were to blame for the dramatic slump in new orders from brewers in the last three months of 2008, according to data supplier...
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Wine market set to defy the recession
The UK wine market will grow over the next five years but at a slower rate, predicts new research.Figures compiled for wine exhibition organiser Vinexpo forecast five-year growth of just over 6%, a marked slowdown from the 12% uplift in UK...
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Carling aims to woo women by flagging up its calorie count
Coors Brewers will be highlighting the calorie count of its Carling 30cl bottles when it relaunches them this summer.The company hopes the packaging – which will state the beer’s 99-calorie count – will tempt more women into supermarket beer...
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NewsAdvertising: Baileys is the Christmas big spender
Despite Diageo’s efforts to extend Baileys’ appeal beyond a Christmas treat, the festive period remains a crucial time for sales