All Alcoholic drinks articles – Page 272
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Ibiza's perfect drink for girls to hit off-trade
A sparkling wine cocktail range billed as "the perfect drink for women" and initially launched for Ibiza holidaymakers is set to hit the UK off-trade this autumn.Ibiza Ice - available in White Isle, which is made with white wine, melon &...
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Ehrmanns bought by Global Vintners
Global Vintners has bought Fairtrade wine importer Ehrmanns in a move that will allow it to trade minus "substantial bank debts".
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Bacardi taps popularity of Mojito
Bacardi is launching a premix Mojito to cash in on the current surge in popularity of the rum-based cocktail in Britain.
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VAT and duty to impact volumes as much as 5%
Drinks suppliers have warned that the government's disastrous VAT and duty hike double whammy could lead to a fall in volume sales of up to 5%.
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Can new £100m campaign resolve the binge drinking problem?
The latest campaign against binge drinking will favour subtle persuasion over scare tactics. But will it work, ask Nicolette Allen and Richard Ford
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AB InBev could sell Scots lager leader Tennent’s
The Tennent’s beer brand could be sold as owner Anheuser-Busch Inbev seeks to reduce its multibillion-pound debts.
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Duty Freeze
Up booze duty goes, year after year, and the drinks industry barely whimpers. But now it needs to fight back, because volumes are falling and livelihoods are being lost. Push Back the Tax is calling for duty rises to be frozen in 2010. Graham Holter presents the case
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Duty Freeze
Up booze duty goes, year after year, and the drinks industry barely whimpers. But now it needs to fight back, because volumes are falling and livelihoods are being lost. Push Back the Tax is calling for duty rises to be frozen in 2010. Graham Holter presents the case
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Birra Moretti makeover for birthday
S&N UK has redesigned its Italian beer brand Birra Moretti, giving it a more modern look in time for its 150th birthday. The new bottle design would still feature an image of the beer's founder, but the Italian colours would now be used more...
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Carling emphasises barley quality with local farmer group
Molson Coors is hoping to reinforce its '100% British Barley' Carling campaign by strengthening relationships with its barley growers through the creation of a farming group. Carling has signed 70 UK growers up to a three-year deal to supply...
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Campaign Trail: Good-natured banter
Marston's has sent brand advocates to the streets of Cardiff to etch messages of support to the England cricket team, as part of Pedigree's sponsorship of the Ashes. Slogans such as "We have history, Australia has previous" reflected the spirit of...
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How alcohol duty hikes hit the Exchequer
The last alcohol duty increase cost the government more than £25m in tax revenue on wine alone, The Grocer can reveal. And with duty fraud increasing, it can no longer rely on successive above-inflation duty hikes not to impact on sales and jobs...
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How alcohol duty hikes hit the Exchequer
The last alcohol duty increase cost the government more than £25m in tax revenue on wine alone, The Grocer can reveal. And with duty fraud increasing, it can no longer rely on successive above-inflation duty hikes not to impact on sales and jobs...
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NewsCoors blimey! Record ad campaign for “world’s most refreshing beer”
Coors Light is to receive its biggest-ever marketing push with the launch of a £3.5m advertising campaign today.
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Woodpecker evokes heritage in revamp
Jygsaw Brands has spruced up the livery of cider brand Woodpecker with a retro design to recapture its "original heritage". The packaging will now feature an intricately illustrated woodpecker on its traditional red background, and the...
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NewsAcid Test: Blue Nun Gold Edition
Ill-fated novelty or soon to become a new dinner party staple?
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Zamaretto to get smaller 50cl range
InterContinental Brands is upping its investment in amaretto-based liqueur brand Zamaretto following "strong sales" since its May launch.A smaller, 50cl range will accompany the 70cl standard bottles in the chocolate, blue raspberry, apple,...
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NewsAbsolut refuses to be labelled in ‘naked vodka’ stunt
Absolut Vodka will appear in a ‘naked’ label-free bottle as part of a new campaign entitled ‘In An Absolut World There Are No Labels’.
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NewsHalewood's Mule gives Red Square a new kick
Halewood International has introduced a female-friendly RTD under the Red Square banner and revamped its original Reloaded RTD, in a bid to rejuvenate the brand.