All Alcoholic drinks articles – Page 336

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    The Acid Test

    2002-09-28T00:00:00Z

    >>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest launchesGordon’s Sloe GinFrom: DiageoDiageo hopes a packaging makeover will woo trendy drinkers who are unfamiliar with sloe gin. The spirit, which combines...

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    The Acid Test

    2002-09-28T00:00:00Z

    >>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest launchesJago’s VODKA CREAM LIqUEURFrom: Blackwood DistillersHoping to prove that innovation is top of its agenda, Shetland-based newcomer Blackwood Distillers...

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    The Acid Test

    2002-09-28T00:00:00Z

    >>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest launchesSLINKYFrom: LangguthVeteran German wine brand Blue Nun is branching into the RTD market with the launch of Slinky. The wine-based pre-mix is aimed at...

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    The Acid Test

    2002-09-28T00:00:00Z

    >>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest launchesVODKA O2From: International English DistillersAfter 18 months of development, the first sparkling vodka is being introduced to the UK market....

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    The Acid Test

    2002-09-28T00:00:00Z

    >>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest launchesBlue Nun Riesling SeccoFrom: LangguthVeteran wine brand Blue Nun is having a pop at the sparkling sector with this new line aimed at the summer party...

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    The Acid Test

    2002-09-28T00:00:00Z

    >>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest launchesvladivar premixed cocktailsFrom: Whyte and MackayWhyte and Mackay’s new premixed Vladivar Cocktail range has been designed to succeed Vebs, the vodka...

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    The Acid Test

    2002-09-28T00:00:00Z

    >>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest launchesStolichnaya ElitFrom: First DrinksFirst Drinks is hoping its new premium vodka Stolichnaya Elit, which will act as a flagship for the brand, will...

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    The Acid Test

    2002-09-28T00:00:00Z

    >>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest launchesdog & duck bestFrom: Old Kent InnsOld Kent Inns’ new beer in Tetra Pak cartons – a UK first – will initially be on sale at off-licences in Kent but the...

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    The Acid Test

    2002-09-28T00:00:00Z

    >>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest launchesambariFrom: RSG InternationalAmbari, a premium lager from Goa, is aimed at quenching curry fans’ thirst without leaving them feeling bloated. The 5%...

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    The Acid Test

    2002-09-28T00:00:00Z

    >>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest launchesvida novaFrom: Quinta Do MoinhoThe second vintage from the Algarve estate owned by Sir Cliff Richard, this wine is available in limited supply from...

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    The Acid Test

    2002-09-28T00:00:00Z

    >>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest launchesMichelob ultraFrom: Anheuser-BuschAimed at “modern consumers” who lead active lifestyles but still like a beer, Michelob Ultra claims it will open up a...

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    The Acid Test

    2002-09-28T00:00:00Z

    >>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest launchesBAILEYS GLIDEFrom: DiageoTurning Baileys into a year-round tipple is the motive behind this latest extension to the cream liqueur stalwart. Diageo is...

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    Festive tie with Old Git

    2002-09-21T00:00:00Z

    French wine brand Old Git is once again targeting the gift market with a Christmas set aimed at older male drinkers. Marketed as the "perfect gift for the Old Git in your life", the set, which will retail at £9.99, contains a bottle of wine and...

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    Egyptian buy

    2002-09-21T00:00:00Z

    Heineken has bought Egyptian brewer Al Ahram for $287m in order to expand in North Africa. Heineken CEO Anthony Ruys said the company was looking to buy more companies in Russia, China and Latin America, as he unveiled an 11% rise in sales in the...

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    Wine critic launches own brand

    2002-09-21T00:00:00Z

    She's the wine critic known for her flamboyant use of adjectives which have praised and panned a thousand bottles. But now Jilly Goolden is putting her money where her mouth is by launching her own wine brand. Western Wines has teamed up with...

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    Catering for all opportunities

    2002-09-21T00:00:00Z

    Foodservice outlets represent huge potential for sales says Sian Harrington If the confectionery giants get their way it won't be long before the lad propping up the local bar orders: "Two pints of lager and a packet of Twix, please." ...

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    Alcohol brands feature strongly in our look at the promotion

    2002-09-21T00:00:00Z

    A host of alcoholic drinks brands were spotted on promotion by our store audit teams, and three make it into our chart. In particular, Caffreys and Strongbow were noted for making good use of multibuy promotions. Caffreys was on offer in the Spar...

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    Top 10 sugar confectionery brands

    2002-09-21T00:00:00Z

    By value share1 Own label total sugar confectionery 2 Haribo gums/jellies total* 3 Bassetts Fundays total* 4 Maynards Wine Gums 5 Polo mints total* 6 Trebor Extra Strong mints total* 7 Trebor Softmints total* ...

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    Heineken raises stake in Lebanese brewer

    2002-09-19T00:00:00Z

    Heineken made its third foray into emerging markets this month with a 69% stake in LebanonÂ’s sole brewery Almaza for an undisclosed price.Earlier this week the Dutch brewer took a 25% stake in Florida Bebidas Costa Rica as well as...

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    Heineken edges into Central America

    2002-09-17T00:00:00Z

    HeinekenÂ’s expansion plans in emerging markets has continued with the acquisition of two breweries in Central America for $229m.The Dutch brewer has taken a 25% stake in Florida Bebidas Costa Rica as well as Consorcio Cervecero...