All Alcoholic drinks articles – Page 221
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NewsUK councils warned over minimum alcohol pricing moves
The OFT is in talks with local councils pursuing go-it-alone policies on minimum pricing…
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NewsPeroni lifts SABMiller in UK but Europe stays flat
Peroni Nastro Azzuro continued to tempt drinkers in the UK, SABMiller reported today, but the company’s overall performance in Europe over the last six months was mixed.
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NewsDiageo propped by American sales as emerging markets cool
Diageo has reported organic net sales of 3% in the 3 months to 30 September, on volumes up 0.6% - but Western Europe continued to see a decline.
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NewsDiageo gives Johnnie Walker makeover in bid to make whisky trendy
Diageo is giving Johnnie Walker Red Label whisky a new look backed by a £7.2m marketing push…
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NewsIllicit wine trade costing government up to £700m a year
A new government report has revealed for the first time the scale of the illicit wine market in the UK.
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NewsMerrydown rolls out first 'hedgerow-inspired' cider
SHS Drinks is embracing the dark fruit boom with a new Merrydown cider…
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NewsMorrisons doubles own-label wine in major range overhaul
Morrisons has doubled its own-label wine offering as part of a major relaunch and rationalistion of its wine range.
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NewsBatemans’ B Bock claims Sainsbury’s Beer Hunt prize
Batemans has won Sainsbury’s Great British Beer Hunt for the second year in a row.
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NewsFlavoured cider booms in summer sun
The summer brought a surge in cider sales, with fruit-flavoured drinks basking most in the sun…
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NewsToday’s Group adds nine on-trade wholesalers to buying group
Nine on-trade wholesalers have joined Today’s Group, which now boasts on-trade members with a total volume worth £450m.
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NewsBargain Booze brings Thwaites craft beers to the high street
Bargain Booze has partnered with brewer Thwaites to exclusively launch a range of ales in response ‘huge growth’ in the popularity of craft ales.
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NewsJW Lees marks Asda listing with a 'Manc dance' in Covent Garden
How’s this for a celebration dance? Manchester brewer JW Lees bared its northern soul down south yesterday to mark its latest listing with Asda.
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Category ReportCocktails & dreams: can soaring spirits achieve volume growth?
As spirits value sales outpace duty hikes, forward-thinking players are rewriting cocktail culture. Can they put volumes in growth too?
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NewsLet There Be Beer campaign to promote wider range
The organisers of Let There Be Beer have promised that the campaign will evolve to include a wider range of beers…
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NewsJägermeister takes on 50 Cellar Trends staff for UK ops
Fifty staff are to transfer from distributor Cellar Trends to Jägermeister owner Mast-Jägermeister…
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NewsPimm's sales rocket by 49% as liqueurs bask in sunny glory
Hot weather this summer hasn’t just boosted cider, it has also been a huge boon to liqueurs…
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NewsWilliam Chase in cider move
Chase Distillery is entering the cider market. Willy’s Cider (rsp: £2.80) was launched this week…
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NewsMatthew Clark strikes Molson Coors distribution deal in Scotland
Matthew Clark is to become a major distributor for Molson Coors in Scotland as the Carling brewer looks to ramp up its on-trade offer in the region.
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NewsHardys wine packaging revamp flags up 'clear progression'
Hardys is being relaunched to give consumers a clearer understanding of the price tiering within the range…