All Alcoholic drinks articles – Page 245
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NewsScottish beer sales fall as multibuy ban bites
Volume sales of beer have crashed in Scotland following a ban on bogofs and other multibuy alcohol deals.
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Freezing fun gift pack from Absolut Vodka
Absolut has launched a gift pack designed for the freezer that changes colour when the vodka has been chilled.
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NewsPaper wine bottles set to hit shelves by middle of next year
Paper wine bottles could be on supermarket shelves as early as next summer.
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NewsCarlsberg picks up share but profits suffer
Strong performances in the UK and Poland helped Carlsberg gain market share in Western Europe over the third quarter. But profits for the year to 30 September still fell by 12%, the Danish brewer announced today, as the overall beer market in Europe continued to decline.
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NewsEcho Falls launches premix Spritz drinks
Echo Falls has launched its first premixed canned drink - taking it into a burgeoning sector dominated by spirit-based products. Four per cent abv Echo Falls Spritz, a blend of wine and sparkling water, is pitched at female consumers and…
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NewsAdnams cracks open two new London stores
Suffolk brewer Adnams has opened its first posh off-licence and kitchenware shops in London. As well as its own beers, Adnams’ Cellar & Kitchen stores sell wine, food and a range of cookware
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Marco adds a cider to his Governor line-up
Marco Pierre White is extending his Governor ale brand into cider this month - and has revealed plans to add a lager to the line-up next year. The 4.8% abv Governor cider, which is produced in conjunction with Westons, will roll out exclusively to all Morrisons stores in the next ...
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NewsHeineken names new head of UK marketing
Heineken has handed the reins for its UK marketing to Jacco van der Linden. He is currently marketing director at the group’s Nigerian Breweries subsidiary, a role he has held since 2008.
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Facebook fans have final say on Strongbow
Strongbow will screen a different version of an ad each day during November after giving Facebook fans the chance to have the last word.
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NewsEristoff gets all wrapped up for winter
Eristoff has launched a limited-edition bottle in a sleeve that helps to keep the vodka cold. The furry bottle sleeves, exclusive to grocery, feature on 70cl bottles of Eristoff Black (rsp: £13.49) and are rolling out to Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's and some c-stores.
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Crabbie’s Alcoholic Ginger Beer kicks off its global expansion
Crabbie's owner Halewood International has secured a deal to roll the alcoholic ginger beer out to more than 1,200 Woolworths-owned stores in Australia.
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News‘Truly inspirational’: execs pay tribute to John Halewood
The industry is mourning the loss of John Halewood, chairman, CEO and co-founder of wine and spirits supplier Halewood International, who passed away last weekend. Halewood, 64, was a popular industry figure and tributes describing him as...
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NewsUS grape shortage puts sourcing spotlight on EU
Retailers may be forced to turn to Europe for more of their own-label wine as the price of Californian wine rises. The weakening US dollar has made it more expensive for America to import wines, boosting demand for domestic products. This...
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Dunsmore leaves job as CEO of C&C Group
John Dunsmore is to step down as CEO of Magners maker C&C Group in December. The former Scottish & Newcastle boss took on the role in November 2008 but said now was "the right time" to leave. He will be replaced by COO and FD...
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NewsMosey is promoted to build up the BWS range at Morrisons
Morrisons has appointed Steve Mosey as its new category director, responsible for beer, wines and spirits; tobacco and lottery. Mosey has worked for Morrisons since June 2009 and previously headed up the retailer's category development...
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Analysis & Features
Botany Creek
Botany Creek would appeal to the increasing number of consumers looking for lower price points, lower abvs and lighter tastes
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NewsSainsbury’s: our web BWS must do better
Sainsbury's plans to relaunch its online beer, wines and spirits platform after admitting it "needs to do better". Online sales currently represent just 3% of Sainsbury's total BWS sales compared with the 10% of Tesco's £2bn UK wine...
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NewsDunsmore quits C&C after three years in charge
John Dunsmore will step down as chief executive of C&C Group at the end of the year. He will be succeeded at the helm of the Magners maker by Stephen Glancey, currently chief operating officer and finance director.
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Comment & Opinion
Job Dun
This morning C&C Group announced another set of healthy results, with profits up for the first half of the year.
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NewsMagners gives bottles a new look
A new look designed to give Magners a modern feel is being rolled out across the cider range. Brand owner C&C Group said the label had been updated with new graphics that reflected the heritage of the Magners cider mill in Clonmel,...