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    Soft Drinks

    2007-03-03T00:00:00Z

    Those in search of drinks suppliers at this year's IFE will benefit from a designated section for beverages.At the previous event in 2005, more than 10,000 people were looking to specifically source beers, wines and spirits and a further...

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    alcohol

    2007-03-03T00:00:00Z

    There are also alcoholic drinks at the show for those who are after something a bit stronger. Beers, wines and spirits will be exhibited within the drinks section, but they can also be found in other areas of the exhibition, particularly in the...

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    regional banners

    2007-03-03T00:00:00Z

    Companies exhibiting under the Heart of England Fine Foods (HEFF) banner include Benso's Fruit Juices, Westons Cider, The Best of Taste Company, Perfection Foods, Essential Dressings, Turkey Talk and Wilds Brewery."All the components of...

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    Asda alcohol gift falls foul of code ... again

    2007-03-03T00:00:00Z

    Asda has dismissed as "nonsense" the Portman Group's ruling that one of its products breaches the voluntary code for the naming, packaging and promotion of alcoholic drinks. The product, supplied by The Gift Company and called Chocolate &...

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    Tuborg to overturn UK beer traditions

    2007-03-03T00:00:00Z

    Carlsberg UK is dedicating £5m to promote the UK launch of its Tuborg lager.The brand, which originated in Denmark, has already been successful in Russia and Eastern Europe and will be available in the UK off-trade from 2...

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    S&N drives cider with its Biggest Round yet

    2007-03-03T00:00:00Z

    Scottish & Newcastle is investing £45m in cider this year - the most it has ever spent on its cider portfolio. In the off-trade, the brewer's cider brands will feature its Biggest Round sampling campaign, which returns this spring. The...

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    King Cobra's mini image

    2007-03-03T00:00:00Z

    Cobra beer is launching its King Cobra beer in a smaller format. The new 375ml bottle has an rsp of £2.49. It will still be a Champagne-style bottle with a cork closure and is intended as an alternative to the 750ml version, said the...

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    Montana to boost its sparkling wines

    2007-03-03T00:00:00Z

    Pernod Ricard has strengthened its position in the booming UK sparkling wine sector with a new sparkling wine in its Montana range. Montana Brut (rsp £8.99) is a bottle-fermented Blanc de Blancs-style wine, which has been aged for 18...

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    Bacardi-Martini to close Southampton site

    2007-03-02T08:23:00Z

    Bacardi-Martini has announced plans to close its manufacturing operations in Southampton due to the “continued and significant decline” of the ready-to-drink sector.“The change in business conditions, cost competitiveness and economies of...

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    Trends & Developments

    2007-02-24T00:00:00Z

    ?The Green Ridge Wine Company showed its new Equality Fairtrade Chilean range by Las Lomas at the first gathering of fair trade wine producers in the UK last September. The range, which aims to give a better future for the wine growing community...

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    acid test

    2007-02-24T00:00:00Z

    Expert's verdict:7.5/10?The product looks distinctive and gets across the Guinness branding very well, offering a fresh look on shelf. The bread has a taste which leaves you wanting more, and the product is moist and has a...

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    Campaign trail: Glastonbury is probably the best music festival in the world after signing a four-year deal with Carlsberg.

    2007-02-24T00:00:00Z

    Glastonbury is probably the best music festival in the world after signing a four-year deal with Carlsberg. The deal makes the brand the principle sponsor and gives the lager the rights to exclusively supply more than 22 bars at the...

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    French wines are poised for a surprise comeback

    2007-02-19T00:00:00Z

    Years of dwindling sales of French wine were expected to culminate this month with it losing its second place to the US. But, according to The Grocer's exclusive research from ACNielsen, French wine in the UK off-trade is back in growth....

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    Bud brewer reshuffles its UK sales team

    2007-02-17T00:00:00Z

    Anheuser-Busch Europe (A-B) has announced big changes to its UK sales force, including Alistair Kemp's promotion to UK sales director. He takes over the top sales role for brands such as Budweiser, Michelob and Bud Ice from Andrew...

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    Premium Riojas to celebrate birthday

    2007-02-17T00:00:00Z

    Bodegas Berberana is celebrating its 130th anniversary by launching a range of premium wines from Rioja.The Berberana Carta de Oro Etiqueta Negra range - which consists of Joven, Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva wines - carries labels...

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    Retailers rubbish anti-cheap booze campaign

    2007-02-17T00:00:00Z

    Drinks retailers have hit back against a mounting campaign to put an end to cheap supermarket booze. An Early Day Motion (EDM) signed by 84 MPs and submitted by John Grogan, chairman of the All-Party Beer Group, states : "The...

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    New head of off-trade sales

    2007-02-10T00:00:00Z

    Mark Tinsley has become UK off-trade director at E&J Gallo Winery. Tinsley moves up from the role of business unit manager for grocery at Gallo, where he has worked for 15 years. He will be responsible for developing Gallo's...

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    Bottle Green chief names his successor

    2007-02-10T00:00:00Z

    The managing director and founder of Leeds-based wine distributor Bottle Green is to retire at the end of March after 17 years with the company. Jerry Lockspeiser has brought in Jon Eagle from Northern Foods as his successor and has also...

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    Love-birds offered cheap Champagne

    2007-02-10T00:00:00Z

    Lovers on a budget can now enjoy the most romantic day of the year in style. Champagne is being sold for as little as £8 in supermarkets as Valentine's Day discounting commences. Asda is offering its Paul Deltours for £8,...

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    Price hikes likely as bad weather hits OZ

    2007-02-10T00:00:00Z

    Some of Australia's biggest brands have warned of price rises in the next two years as Australian wine growers battle the elements. A country-wide drought, harsh frosts, bush fires and even locusts have plagued the grape-growing regions...