All Alcoholic drinks articles – Page 263
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NewsConcha y Toro nets Manchester United tie-up
Concha y Toro has become the official wine partner of Manchester United in a deal it hopes will boost its presence in Asia, Latin America and Europe.
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Smirnoff faces challenge of Eristoff
Smirnoff might have been declared the most powerful global spirit or spirits brand this week, according to a new survey, but Georgian rival Eristoff plans to emulate its success.
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Jack Daniels gets low-abv rival with Black Star launch
As sales of imported whiskey leapfrog single malt whisky, Jack Daniel's has cautiously welcomed the launch of Intercontinental Brands' Black Star bourbon spirit.
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NewsAcid Test: Brothers Tutti Frutti Cider
Brothers Tutti Frutti pear cider is recognisably pear cider, but with definite overtones of other fruits. The bottle claims it's a blend of fruit flavours, but the slight chemical aftertaste raises questions.
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We must tackle duty fraud, says AB InBev
There has been no decline in the amount of duty-avoided beer on the black market in the UK, despite the efforts of campaigning brewers and wholesalers, according to AB InBev.Although Customs had increased its efforts and the FWD had led...
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NewsWaitrose woos festival drinkers with wine in plastic bottles
Waitrose is responding to demand for lightweight packaging from festival-goers with a range of wine in plastic bottles.
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Green to lead Global Brands marketing op
Drinks company Global Brands has appointed former Carlsberg UK marketing manager Simon Green marketing controller.Green will head up the VK maker's portfolio of RTDs, beers, spirits and soft drinks, along with drinks handled by Inspirit,...
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Caviro to target UK with pan-Italian Romio brand
Italy's largest wine co-operative is attempting to crack the UK's branded wine market with the launch of a new 'umbrella' range to compete with thriving New World rivals.Caviro, which makes 10% of all Italian wine, is targeting UK...
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Is new World Cup beer war just the same old, same old?
Six weeks before the World Cup kicks off, Tesco and Asda are at it again with heavy promotional offers on beer multipacks. Rob Brown reports
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NewsWorld Cup tie-in boosts Budweiser volumes
Budweiser’s sponsorship of this summer’s World Cup has helped the US beer brand to a 40% rise in volumes over the past three months.
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Label changes ‘let French wine take on New World’
The French wine industry is about to have its "hands untied" following European reforms that could let the once-mighty producer compete better with New World varietals.Changes to EU law mean French wine labels now only have to state...
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Ehrmanns shakes up management team and builds portfolio
Fairtrade wine importer Ehrmanns has streamlined its management team and moved to smaller premises.The company, which had its future secured when it was bought last July by wine investment fund Global Vintners, is now headed by former...
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Focus On Soft Drinks: Lashings of ginger beer
The recession has given shoppers a taste for brands and flavours they enjoyed in their childhood leading to a resurgence of old favourites such as cloudy lemonade and ginger beer. And it's not just the big brands that are capitalising.
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NewsAcid Test: St Helier Real Shandy
St Helier’s Real Shandy is distinct from any other lager shandy I have tried. It offers a surprisingly refreshing and sweet taste for a 3.5% alcohol lager-based drink.
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‘Kamikaze’ 24-pack booze deals blasted by suppliers
The World Cup might still be six weeks away, but Asda and Tesco have started luring drinkers into store early with a "kamikaze" price war on beer.
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NewsC&C sells spirits arm to William Grant
Magners owner C&C Group has agreed to sell its spirits and liqueurs division to Scotch whisky-maker William Grant & Sons in a €300 deal.
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Lockspeiser goes Off Piste
Off Piste Wines has named Bottle Green founder Jerry Lockspeiser as chairman.
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Gaymers partners with gig operator to encourage trial
Gaymers is to expand its live music sponsorship beyond festivals via a partnership with gig operator Academy Music Group and a £5m marketing investment.
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Henney’s in St George cider launch
Cider maker Henney's is adding a St George-themed bottled cider to its portfolio before the World Cup.England's Pride, available now at Tesco and Booths and at Morrisons from next month, is a lightly sparkling medium-dry cider made from...
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Retail Prices: Cider set for a rocky ride if costs and tax both increase
If reduced apple crops in China, Poland and Spain lead to a price increase, a hike in tax on cider could really upset the apple cart. Mintec’s Robert Miles reports