All Alcoholic drinks articles – Page 322

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    Time, history and Gordon’s

    2005-05-07T00:00:00Z

    Gordon’s Gin is the subject of a nationwide print and poster campaign aimed at highlighting its unique ingredients.The campaign, which includes posters and press ads, tells how Gordon’s, including its Distiller’s Cut and Sloe Gin, is ‘The...

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    Watch, drink, learn

    2005-05-07T00:00:00Z

    An educational wine set from the Bordeaux region of France is to be launched into the off-trade to encourage consumers to learn about wine from home.The Joy of Wine wooden gift box set, to be launched at the London International Wine &...

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    Thatchers makes Todd sales director

    2005-05-07T00:00:00Z

    Thatchers Cider has promoted Colin Todd to the position of sales director.Todd joined the Somerset-based cider producer as sales manager last October and has worked to develop its off-trade listings in key accounts. He will now add the on-trade...

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    The Acid Test

    2005-05-07T00:00:00Z

    >>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest product launchesProduct: OroyaCompany: FreixenetPrice: around £8.99 per bottleOroya is a new wine concept, developed by a...

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    Coors agree Sol deal

    2005-05-03T08:45:00Z

    Coors Brewers has agreed a long term relationship with the Mexican Brewer FEMSA for the exclusive marketing and distribution of its Sol and Dos Equis brands in the UK from October 2005.The beer will be brewed and packaged in Mexico and be...

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    Rappoport leaves WSA

    2005-04-30T00:00:00Z

    The Wine and Spirit Association director Quentin Rappoport left the association on Friday and is considering future options in the food and drink industry.Rappoport had been director for seven years and said that he has enjoyed great support...

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    Drinking to Co-op wines

    2005-04-30T00:00:00Z

    The Co-operative Group revealed an increased summer focus on Pinot Noir, Rosé, Fairtrade and own-label offerings at its spring tasting.“The new Pinot Noir wines cover a range of price points and regions,” said Paul Bastard, wine development...

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    Budweiser Budvar flaunts PGI status

    2005-04-30T00:00:00Z

    Budweiser Budwar has been awarded Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status, which it is now proudly flaunting on its bottle labels, revelling in the fact that it is the only Czech beer to have achieved the standard.The award, made in...

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    Lighten up with a bottled blonde

    2005-04-30T00:00:00Z

    In a radical move away from its traditional strong ales portfolio, Fuller’s is launching its first blonde beer to compete with Belgian brands.The beer, Discovery Blonde, has an abv of 4.2% for the bottled version, and will be available in the...

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    Asda set to expand its RTD range

    2005-04-30T00:00:00Z

    Asda’s own-label vodka RTDs have proved so popular that the multiple plans to brings out new flavour variants later in the year.The four-strong range, retailing at 89p a bottle, has been on sale for more than two years and has been recording...

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    Tipple in a bottle

    2005-04-23T00:00:00Z

    Refresh UK’s portfolio of take-home beers has been extended with the addition of Bishop’s Tipple in a bottle format.Bishop’s Tipple, which was first brewed in 1973 to celebrate the inauguration of George Reindorp as Bishop of Salisbury, now...

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    Beer-faced cheek of it

    2005-04-16T00:00:00Z

    NoFibs says there’s a difference between imported and brewed-under-licence beers. Claire Hu reportsIn the battle to win share of the hearts and wallets of UK beer drinkers, authenticity is becoming an increasingly important marketing...

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    Magners triggers cider battle

    2005-04-16T00:00:00Z

    Scottish Courage is planning to launch a new premium cider as it aims to fend off the potential threat from Irish brand Magners.Magners, a huge success story in Ireland, was originally launched in the UK into Scotland and entered the Scottish...

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    The Acid Test

    2005-04-16T00:00:00Z

    >>Consumers and buyers give their views on the latest launchesj+From: Intercontinental BrandsOwn-label RTD and wine producer Intercontinental Brands’ new range of high-juice drinks signals the...

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    Lambrini girls just want to have fun

    2005-04-09T00:00:00Z

    Lambrini’s strong female following can look forward to the launch of Lambrini Cream, a creamier variety of the popular perry brand blended with white wine and Calvados.Halewood International decided to launch the new perry-based drink, which...

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    Extra Vodka Kick variety from Global

    2005-04-09T00:00:00Z

    The exotic line up of VK Vodka Kick drinks by Global Brands is getting fruitier with the launch of VK Tropical.The new flavour adds to the portfolio of 275ml-bottled varieties including VK Cherry and the popular VK Ice variety.Managing...

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    New Sputnik Vodka drinks

    2005-04-09T00:00:00Z

    Sputnik Vodka has officially launched three new flavours from the range of variants The Grocer revealed it was developing last November.The new flavours of Rose Petal, Basil and Horseradish will be launched at the London International Wine ...

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    Piat d’Or sparkles

    2005-04-09T00:00:00Z

    French brand Piat d’Or is moving into the fast-growing sparkling wine market with the launch of a new wine at the London International Wine & Spirits Fair.In order to appeal to existing and new consumers, Piat d’Or set up a 150-strong...

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    Smirnoff Ice has cool ads

    2005-04-09T00:00:00Z

    Smirnoff Ice TV ads are soon to be launched in the UK by Diageo Great Britain as part of a £4m media spend on the brand over the next three months.The first advert in the campaign, ‘Garden,’ will be launched on April 11 on both terrestrial and...

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    Wine sales up in north

    2005-04-02T00:00:00Z

    Geordies are shaking off their beer-drinking image and splashing out more on wine.Consumers in Newcastle and the rest of the north east are increasingly likely to opt for a glass of red or white instead of the eponymous brown ale, new figures...