All Alcoholic drinks articles – Page 270
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NewsFresh & Easy wines hit the UK as Tesco shakes up sourcing
A Californian wine previously available only in Tesco's Fresh & Easy stores is going on sale in the UK as the retailer ramps up efforts to harmonise its international wine sourcing. WineWrights 2010 pinot noir, which has a 13.9% abv....
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NewsYoung drinkers flummoxed by wine aisle diversity
Young people are increasingly celebrating special occasions at home with a bottle of wine – but are baffled by the large choice on offer in supermarkets, according to new research.
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NewsBeer volumes and profits slide at Carling owner
Worldwide beer volumes at Molson Coors fell by almost 3% in the past three months, the Carling owner said yesterday. Despite the slump, price hikes meant second-quarter sales were up 5.7% to $933.6m (£569.3m). But profits for the period fell 1.2% to $231.6m.
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NewsThree new ‘curious’ flavours add spice to the Magners range
Magners cider is being expanded with a line-up of three new "curious" flavours, including spiced apple and rhubarb.
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NewsVodgrad gets rebrand after Vodkat ruling
Landmark Wholesale's half-strength spirit brand Vodgrad has been rebranded as V*dgrad. The change of name follows a High Court ruling against Vodgrad's direct rival, Intercontinental Brands' Vodkat. Smirnoff maker Diageo had argued...
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NewsFosters set to give Karma rolling paper Zig-Zag treatment
The former owners of Zig-Zag rolling paper are set to go head-to-head with the current owners Republic Technologies, after launching their own range of papers and filters. The Karma range, which is due to hit shelves next month,…
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McKeon made a commercial director at Asda
Asda has promoted Adrian McKeon to commercial director for grocery. McKeon moves up from the role of category director for beers, wines and spirits a position he has held since January 2010. He is the former chief executive…
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NewsMorrisons trial puts wine next to fresh fruit & veg
Morrisons has put its wine aisle next to fresh produce in trial move to capitalise on the rise in popularity of scratch cooking and dining at home. The retailer is carrying out the trial at its 'fresh lab' concept store in Kirkstall in...
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NewsCarlsberg completes UK capture of Staropramen
Carlsberg has secured the UK rights to Czech beer brand Staropramen. The 5% premium lager, owned and produced by StarBev, joins San Miguel and Tuborg in Carlsberg’s roster of ‘world beers’.
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Comment & Opinion
...and a pint for the lady
In the new poll on thegrocer.co.uk, you’ll have the chance to answer one of the drinks trade’s great imponderables: can a beer aimed at women be a success?
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NewsCarling gets major makeover to jazz up ‘boring’ lager market
Carling has been given a dramatic new look by brand owner Molson Coors in a bid to reinvigorate the lager market.
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NewsGreene King bolsters board with Sainsbury’s heavyweight Coupe
Sainsbury’s commercial director Mike Coupe has been appointed to the board of brewing company Greene King. Coupe, who is responsible for trading, marketing, IT and online at Sainsbury’s, becomes a non-executive director role at the Old Speckled Hen maker on 26 July.
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Rankings
Britain's 100 Biggest Alcohol Brands 2011: Blossom Hill to Bell's Original
Despite a record spend on its £1.2m 'Taste the Sunshine' campaign, Britain's biggest wine brand has slipped into decline, falling two...
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Rankings
Britain's 100 Biggest Alcohol Brands 2011: Kumala to JP Chenet
Value sales have continued to grow solidly for this South African wine brand as it enters into a new phase under private equity ownership,...
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Rankings
Britain's 100 Biggest Alcohol Brands 2011: Stella to Carlsberg
Stella Artois is in a curious position. Perched at the top of the alcoholic brands tree, owner AB InBev is having to write its own script. "When...
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Rankings
Britain's 100 Biggest Alcohol Brands 2011: Echo Falls to Bacardi
The fastest-growing brand in the top 50, Echo Falls has, like Hardys, benefited from sponsorship of Channel 4's hit show Come Dine...
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NewsLeicester police in push for super-strength ban
Police are trying to ban convenience stores in Leicester from selling super-strength lager and cider in a bid to curb antisocial behaviour by street drinkers. Eight stores in an existing ‘alcohol saturation zone’ in the city centre are…
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NewsMolson Coors unveils its beers for the girls
Pub landlord Al Murray will need a new catchphrase if the latest NPD from Molson Coors does its job. The brewer is hoping it will be more beer and less 'white wine/fruit-based drink for the lady' after it rolls out its female-friendly...
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Comment & OpinionBiggest drinks brands survey shows nation is falling out of love with wine
Have you noticed how patriotic we’ve all suddenly become? Since the Royal Wedding, there’s been an upswell of national pride of the like not seen since, well, the Royal Wedding.
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NewsBritons bottle out of splashing out on wine
British drinkers are falling out of love with wine and turning to cider, beer and spirits instead, The Grocer's second annual ranking of Britain's 100 Biggest Alcohol Brands can reveal.