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acid test - Zhujiang Beer & Jacobsen
Expert's verdict... 8/10 ?The heritage of Zhujiang is strong as it is one of three national beer brands in China. The packaging is bright and should achieve good shelf standout. While it has the story of the brand on the back label, the text is too...
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Tesco to close its Brackmills drinks depot
Tesco is set to close its Brackmills beers, wines and spirits depot in Northamptonshire in May.The 15-year-old depot can no longer cope with demand and is to be converted into a Tesco.com depot, subject to consultation with trade unions,...
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Stella promises CSR in wake of Young's blow
InBev is promising to inject a "more overt corporate social responsibility element" into Stella Artois following a shock delisting from the Young's pub chain this week.Sponsorship of the Artois Tennis Championship and the Pass on...
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Criminals find new way to avoid duty
Wholesalers were plagued by a return of widespread duty fraud to the beer market at Christmas as crooks circumvented tougher rules on duty drawback.Several leading wholesalers have revealed that their trade was hit by a rise in the...
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Gadsby exit: one crisis too many for Oddbins?
Oddbins is growing accustomed to controversy, high-profile departures and predictions of its demise but the resignation of sales director Andy Gadsby has brought together all three at once. Gadsby, the loyal squadron leader with a...
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Blueberry variant for St Helier range
St Helier hopes to cash in on the trend for superfoods with the newest addition to its range - a blueberry- flavoured pear cider. The move is an attempt by owner Intercontinental Brands to keep momentum in the category through...
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In Brief: Blossom Hill online; Composite pinot noir; Martell sponsorship
Blossom Hill online Blossom Hill fans will be able to find out more about the wine on a new website. The site, www.blossomhill.com, goes live at the end of this month and features information on all the wines in the range.
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German winemakers' bid to woo under-25s
Wines of Germany is to target university students and pop music fans as part of a new strategy for 2008 designed to broaden the appeal of German wine. The UK promotional body aims to widen the target audience for German wine by targeting...
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Orbital Wines collapse puts brands on market
South African wine brand Stormhoek and Australian sister brand Camden Park are up for sale after the collapse of parent company Orbital Wines. The company, which was recognised for its pioneering marketing techniques, went into...
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Morrisons boosts Chinese wine offer
Morrisons is adding two Chinese wines to its shelves in time for the Chinese New Year celebrations at the beginning of February and ahead of the Olympic Games in Beijing later this year. The wines, part of the Silk Road range, are...
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Grolsch set to offer UK two new beers
Dutch brewer Grolsch is set to launch at least two beers into the UK this year as part of an £8m push for the brand. Grolsch will also sponsor Channel 4's Original Comedy series in a £3m deal and will be pushing new glassware and an...
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Low-alcohol range aimed at over-45s
The fledgling low-alcohol wine sector is set for a boost this spring with the £2.45m launch of a premium range aimed at women aged over 45. German winery ZGM hopes to tap into the growth in lower-alcohol alternatives and healthier drinks...
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Campo Viejo value up 21%
Pernod Ricard-owned Rioja brand Campo Viejo has overtaken own label Rioja in value terms for the first time. It grew 21% by value from £20.5m to £26m and 19.7% by volume in the UK off-trade [Nielsen MAT to 3 November], while own-label...
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Price Survey - 12th January 2008
Grocery prices were relatively static over the new year holiday but the retailers have made up for it this week with a flurry of pricing activity. The Christmas special offers on booze ended this week with Hardy's Stamp Shiraz Cabernet rocketing up...
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Climbing the ladder
What was your first job? Interviewing football managers and supporters for the Carling Football Study. It would have been a great job if I liked football!Give us a quick run-down of your career to date. I started in research,...
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Wine was key weapon in festive discount war
Wine was the weapon of choice in 2007's Christmas drinks discounting war, according to The Grocer's Christmas Price Watch survey. Hardys Stamp, one of four key drinks brands monitored in the major multiples over the past six weeks,...
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Cadbury enjoys sweet success over Christmas
Alcohol may once again have been the dominant category over the festive period, but as far as the brands were concerned it was the big hitters of confectionery, biscuit/cake and crisps/snacks brands that topped the tree.
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Drinkaware website takes Bebo approach
The Drinkaware Trust, the charity set up to promote responsible drinking in the UK, is to target teenagers for the first time by launching a website. The Truthaboutbooze.com was designed after consultation with teenagers and is, says...
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acid test -Thierry's Wine services & Carlsberg
Expert's verdict... 6/10 ?A novel idea and a crisp Cabernet Sauvignon with lots of blackberry and vanilla. The Vins de Pays market is enjoying something of a rejuvenation at present. However, I am not sure that the absence of a strong on-pack brand...