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Stella versus Strongbow cider

Strongbow squares up to Stella with its own pear cider NPD Subscription

21 May 2012 | By Hannah Stodell

Pear cider is to become the new battleground for two of Britain’s biggest drinks brands.

Stella Artois Pear Cidre

Now Stella launches a pear ‘Cidre’ Subscription

11 May 2012 | By Vince Bamford

AB Inbev is extending Stella Cidre into the pear cider market.

AB InBev wins race for Dominican brewer CND

AB InBev wins race for Dominican brewer CND Subscription

17 Apr 2012 | By Charlie Wright

AB InBev has bolstered its presence in Central America after winning the race for Caribbean brewer Cervecería Nacional Dominicana.

analysis & features

Drink to minimum pricing? Or is there a thirst to fight?

Is there a thirst to fight minimum pricing? Subscription

31 Mar 2012 | By Ian Quinn, Ronan Hegarty

Some retailers and brewers may have decided to work with the government but the industry may still mount a legal challenge.

opinion

Cutting out duty fraud Subscription

19 May 2012

James Bielby should be far more sceptical of HMRC estimates on beer duty fraud.

The illusion of progress Subscription

19 May 2012 | By Kevin Hawkins

American President Calvin Coolidge was once asked how he managed to remain healthy in a job that had killed Woodrow Wilson.

Possibility of minimum pricing coincides with a rapid improvement in low-abv wines Subscription

07 Apr 2012 | By Adam Leyland

The 5.5% First Cape sauvignon blanc I tried this week is no Cloudy Bay. But it’s a very passable imitation of its stronger sister.

Magners campaign leaves Grocer art desk in the dark Subscription

31 Mar 2012 | By Vince Bamford

‘Disruptive’ in schools is bad. In advertising, it’s very, very good. And the latest Magners ad has it in spades.

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Universal label plan would be a healthy move Subscription

19 May 2012

The government’s plans for a new universal health labelling scheme have caused controversy but this is a positive step towards a healthier Britain.

Weetabix deal is sign of East-West love-in Subscription

12 May 2012 | Updated: 13 May 2012

Bright Food’s acquisition of Weetabix is just one more deal that shows the infatuation that overseas markets have with strong British brands.

Morrisons right about GM feed Subscription

12 May 2012 | Updated: 13 May 2012

It is an irony that the same people who sometimes accuse supermarkets of bullyboy tactics are urging big retailers to dictate to farmers what they should feed their animals.

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