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No go says Portman
Watchdogs have urged retailers not to stock a raft of newly launched drinks because it believes they appeal to underage consumers.The Portman Group has ruled that two vodka jelly products – Buzzpots, which is made by the Tubular Drinks Company,...
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Amstel returns to the off-trade as 4.1% brew
Amstel is set to return to the off-trade just five months after brand owner Heineken pulled it.The brewer is pitching the brand back into the market as a standard strength lager imported from Holland. The original 5% beer was axed after...
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Asda deflects blame for war
Asda has blamed smaller “terrorist” retailers who have a limited stake in the beer market for sparking a pre-Christmas price war by slashing the price of Stella Artois.The chain says its reduction to £9.87 for a 330ml 24-pack this week was a...
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Gayan opens the Door
Constellation Wines has chosen Marina Gayan as general manager of Cellar Door, its new premium wine division.Gayan joins from BRL Hardy, where she was responsible for the regional wine portfolio. Before that she worked for wine producer Catena....
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Heads can roll, later
Foster’s has been banned from showing a TV ad – a spoof of a pelican biting off the head of a reporter – before 7.30pm.The Independent Television Commission (ITC) ruled that the commercial, part of the beer’s ‘Don’t lose your head’...
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Blavod looks to get Extreme
Blavod, the maker of the unique black vodka is said to be in discussions to buy US rival Extreme Beverage Company for £5m. Extreme Beverage’s main brand is Players Extreme Vodka, which includes several flavoured versions, as well as a gin...
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Iceland/Booker disparity blasted
The Big Food Group has been blasted by independent retailers – for charging consumers less for beer than them.The group’s Iceland chain was this week selling 24 bottles of Stella Artois for £9.99 – up to £3.30 cheaper than in its Booker cash...
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Beringer Blass boost
Foster’s is boosting its support for its wine division through a series of investments.Reaffirming the Australian brewer’s commitment to growing wine sales -– which last year eclipsed its beer brands – it has earmarked £1m to developits...
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Boddingtons rolls out a barrel
Interbrew is throwing its weight into the take-home ale market with a draught barrel version of Boddingtons.Rosie DavenportDesigned to give consumers the experience of pulling a pub-style pint at home, the...
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Peroni faces Hellenic hero
Distributor Food Brokers is in talks with retailers to secure listings for what it claims is the first Greek lager brand to be launched in the UK.The company is working alongside the Heineken-owned Athenian Brewery in Greece to promote Alfa...
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Strongbow’s safe to drink
Bulmers has assured retailers its cider is safe to drink as its Hereford plant emerged as the possible source of a Legionnaire’s disease scare.The company, which is part of Scottish & Newcastle and makes Strongbow, has become the focus of an...
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Lidl pulls Aussie wine
Lidl has withdrawn bottles of an Australian wine brand from shelves over fears it could trigger an asthma attack.The retailer is recalling stock of Creston Bay Cabernet Shiraz from the 2002 vintage, which costs £2.99, after a consumer...
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Nicholson to co-ordinate wines at Co-op
The Co-operative Group has chosen wine assistant Carole Nicholson to fill the new post of wine co-ordinator.She will be responsible for overseeing communications between the wine buying team, suppliers and internal departments.Her...
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Aussie rivals get fizzing
Two rival Australian brands are looking to make their mark in sparkling wine with additions to their ranges.Wyndham Estate is introducing a Sparkling Shiraz to its Bin 555 portfolio in a bid to claim sales of a style it believes is “starting...
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Limited edition
Guinness has launched a limited edition bottle of its Original stout featuring characters from the brand's advertising campaigns of the 1930s, '40s and '50s. These are the work of artist John Gilroy who created the line-up of zoo animals. This is...
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Vladivar debuts on TV
Whyte and Mackay has unveiled the first TV commercial for Vladivar in its 40-year history.The company hopes the ad will help tempt consumers away from rival Smirnoff, whose sales it has failed to eclipse.The drive, part of a £50m...
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Original RTD Hooch is pulled
Hooch – the controversial drink that started the alcopop revolution – has been axed by Coors Brewers.Launched in 1995 as Hooper’s Hooch, it was the first RTD brand to hit the UK but has failed to maintain its presence in a shrinking...
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Grolsch tops vegetarian award
Grolsch premium lager has won an award in the “best wine and beer category” at the annual Vegetarian awards in London. Grolsch was nominated as a finalist along with other beers from Beck’s, Caledonian Brewery Golden Promise (last year’s...
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Eggleton new marketing chief at United Biscuits
United Biscuits UK has snapped up John Eggleton, Bulmers group marketing director, to fill the newly created role of marketing director.Eggleton joins on December 1 and will be responsible for providing strategic leadership on marketing...
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pud shooter
GBL International is launching a limited edition Christmas Pudding flavour of its Corky’s range of vodka based shooters. The vodka-based spirit will be available next month and joins the current line-up, which includes Lime and Chilli, Apple Sour,...