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    Beer and lager sustain drinks

    2002-10-19T00:00:00Z

    Though Morrisons and Safeway remain at numbers one and two respectively, Morrisons has pulled further ahead of the field and extended its lead to six percentage points. Asda moves up one place to number three, forcing Tesco down one spot. ...

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    Thrashing the French

    2002-10-19T00:00:00Z

    All eyes are on Australia to see if it can maintain its new-found momentum for a whole year. Christmas could be the test It has been the most talked about moment in the wine world and was a dream that Australia had waited a long time to come...

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    Safeway niche fervour

    2002-10-12T00:00:00Z

    Rosie Davenport Safeway is turning to niche brews from around the world to broaden consumers' tastes and encourage trial in the beer aisles. The chain is introducing 60 new beers brewed in a number of countries, including a new range from...

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    Lessons in service in the US

    2002-10-12T00:00:00Z

    Returning from a short trip to the States I have been struck ­ yet again ­ by how much better our cousins across the pond are at customer service. Whether you are having a meal in a restaurant, sipping a cold beer in a hotel bar, or doing a bit ...

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    Blockbuster boosts its offer with booze

    2002-10-12T00:00:00Z

    Video rental chain Blockbuster is rolling out off-licence fixtures in its stores. Initially 23 sites will be fitted with chillers and sell a range of stock including Stella Artois lager and E&J Gallo branded wines, although Blockbuster is...

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    Nectar is not the only sweet offering in JS

    2002-10-12T00:00:00Z

    Sainsbury in Durham produced not only the cheapest basket but attentive staff and a massive promotion of the new Nectar loyalty card. It was Hardys wine, which it sold at 81p less than Asda, that brought in Sainsbury's basket at 11p cheaper....

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    Shamwari from Hardy alliance

    2002-10-12T00:00:00Z

    BRL Hardy is launching its first South African branded wine. The result of Hardy's joint venture with Stellenbosch Vineyards, Shamwari will be unveiled next week. The range comprises a Robertson Chardonnay and a Stellenbosch Merlot Cabernet...

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    Sales kick

    2002-10-05T00:00:00Z

    Pernod Ricard posted an 18% jump in total half-year sales driven by Jacob's Creek and the addition of Seagram's brands such as Chivas Regal and Martell. Seagram, bought jointly with Diageo for #5.7bn in February, contributed sales of E605m while...

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    Thwaites adds to its brews

    2002-10-05T00:00:00Z

    Daniel Thwaites is extending its portfolio of brews with a German lager. The company has signed a deal to brew Kaltenberg, owned by the Bavarian brewery of the same name, and plans to launch it into the trade later this month. The 3.8% abv beer will...

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    Palmeria additions

    2002-10-05T00:00:00Z

    Oddbins has launched three additions to its current estate grown and bottled La Palmeria wine range. The wines, which will only be available through the retailer, have been developed by Chilean wine producer Vina La Rosa. Retailing between £6.99...

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    Heineken buys in Panama

    2002-10-04T00:00:00Z

    Heineken has followed up its expansion into Egypt and the Lebanon with a $56m offer for Panamanian brewery group, Cervecerias Baru-Panama.Baru is 52% owned by Coca-Cola Panama with the other 48% traded on the Panamanian stock exchange,...

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    The Acid Test

    2002-09-28T00:00:00Z

    >>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest launchesCHOCOLATE LAGERFrom: The Meantime BreweryExclusive to Sainsbury, this lager has been brewed to give a balance between the rich taste of chocolate and...

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    The Acid Test

    2002-09-28T00:00:00Z

    >>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest launchesBoddingtons draught barrelFrom: InterbrewHot on the heels of the Stella Artois Draught Barrel, Interbrew is launching its Boddingtons ale in the...

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    The Acid Test

    2002-09-28T00:00:00Z

    >>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest launches8.6 REDFrom: BavariaAimed at bringing the speciality beer sector into the “21st century”, Dutch brewer Bavaria has launched 8.6 Red to appeal to trendy...

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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...