All articles by Arabella Mileham – Page 18
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News
'Stunt deals' may hurt ale sales says Hall & Woodhouse
A brewer has warned that promo activity such as £1 deals on premium bottled ales is encouraging trading down…
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Kabuto noodles kicks off first TV campaign
Upmarket noodle pot brand Kabuto is launching its first TV campaign as part of a £350k spend…
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Fuller’s wades into premium cider arena with Cornish acquisition
London Pride brewer Fuller’s is to enter into the premium cider market after acquiring Cornish Orchards Limited for £3.8m, along with its flagship craft brand, Cornish Gold.
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Diageo shuffles execs as Smirnoff gets new creative agency
Diageo has announced another reshuffle of its top table, as well as a new creative agency for its Smirnoff brand.
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SABMiller names John Manser acting chairman
SABMiller’s board of directors has confirmed deputy chairman John Manser as acting chairman during Graham Mackay’s absence on medical leave.
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Majestic recalls Chablis wine due to sulphites
Majestic Wine Warehouse is recalling a specific batch of Chablis Jean Bourguignon 2011 after “elevated” levels of sulphites were found in some of the bottles.
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'Everyday' wines to be a focus for Moët Hennessy
The new boss of Moet Hennessy Wine & Estates is set on building the company’s portfolio of ‘everyday wines’ as well as expanding the business globally.
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PG Tips launches on-pack loyalty scheme
Tea brand PG Tips has launched an on-pack ‘Cuppa Club’ loyalty scheme.
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Comment & Opinion
In search of excellence – and finding it
It’s never been a better time to be a shopper in the UK with the high quality and breadth of products available to the consumer, according to chef and businesswoman Thomasina Miers…
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Comment & Opinion
Green Shoots
Greencore’s challenging six months will not impinge the long-term prognosis, the own-label ready meals and convenience manufacturer said…
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Asda and Sainsbury's try out wine vessel alternatives
First own-label wines upsized, now the brands are moving into bigger, more convenient formats in a bid to add value…
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Hain Celestial to relaunch New Covent Garden
Hain Celestial boss Irwin Simon has unveiled ambitious plans for its UK brands…
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Craig Clarkson gets off-trade marketing job at Heineken
Heineken has promoted Craig Clarkson to category and trade marketing director for the off-trade…
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Magners sales fall as C&C battles a tough cider market
Overall sales of Magners have fallen for the first time in a decade, cider manufacturer C&C Group has said, as a result of poor weather and intensified competition.
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Supermarket wines enjoy grape success at IWC awards
Thirty own-brand supermarket wines have won gold medals in the International Wine Challenge 2013.
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Trees Can't Dance chilli sauce brand shuts up shop
Promotional pressure has forced chilli sauce brand Trees Can’t Dance to close…
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London International Wine Fair prepares for relaunch in 2014
The London International Wine Fair is plotting a refresh for 2014, as it announced plans to launch an in-depth report on the state of the UK wine trade.
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Profiles
Peter Bamford, former group exec and trading director, Tesco
As well as Tesco, Bamford has worked for Fine Fare and Kingfisher, with a brief stint at Woolworths…
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Comment & Opinion
Sour notes
Barely had the fuss over Weetabix’s sourcing of non-UK wheat died down last week than questions over another brand’s British credentials began to pop up.
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News
Carling defends 'British Cider' branding
Molson Coors has defended the British positioning of its new Carling British Cider…