All Alcoholic drinks articles – Page 349

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    The Acid Test

    2002-09-28T00:00:00Z

    >>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest launchesambariFrom: RSG InternationalAmbari, a premium lager from Goa, is aimed at quenching curry fans’ thirst without leaving them feeling bloated. The 5%...

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    The Acid Test

    2002-09-28T00:00:00Z

    >>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest launchesvida novaFrom: Quinta Do MoinhoThe second vintage from the Algarve estate owned by Sir Cliff Richard, this wine is available in limited supply from...

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    The Acid Test

    2002-09-28T00:00:00Z

    >>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest launchesMichelob ultraFrom: Anheuser-BuschAimed at “modern consumers” who lead active lifestyles but still like a beer, Michelob Ultra claims it will open up a...

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    The Acid Test

    2002-09-28T00:00:00Z

    >>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest launchesBAILEYS GLIDEFrom: DiageoTurning Baileys into a year-round tipple is the motive behind this latest extension to the cream liqueur stalwart. Diageo is...

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    Festive tie with Old Git

    2002-09-21T00:00:00Z

    French wine brand Old Git is once again targeting the gift market with a Christmas set aimed at older male drinkers. Marketed as the "perfect gift for the Old Git in your life", the set, which will retail at £9.99, contains a bottle of wine and...

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    Egyptian buy

    2002-09-21T00:00:00Z

    Heineken has bought Egyptian brewer Al Ahram for $287m in order to expand in North Africa. Heineken CEO Anthony Ruys said the company was looking to buy more companies in Russia, China and Latin America, as he unveiled an 11% rise in sales in the...

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    Wine critic launches own brand

    2002-09-21T00:00:00Z

    She's the wine critic known for her flamboyant use of adjectives which have praised and panned a thousand bottles. But now Jilly Goolden is putting her money where her mouth is by launching her own wine brand. Western Wines has teamed up with...

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    Catering for all opportunities

    2002-09-21T00:00:00Z

    Foodservice outlets represent huge potential for sales says Sian Harrington If the confectionery giants get their way it won't be long before the lad propping up the local bar orders: "Two pints of lager and a packet of Twix, please." ...

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    Alcohol brands feature strongly in our look at the promotion

    2002-09-21T00:00:00Z

    A host of alcoholic drinks brands were spotted on promotion by our store audit teams, and three make it into our chart. In particular, Caffreys and Strongbow were noted for making good use of multibuy promotions. Caffreys was on offer in the Spar...

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    Top 10 sugar confectionery brands

    2002-09-21T00:00:00Z

    By value share1 Own label total sugar confectionery 2 Haribo gums/jellies total* 3 Bassetts Fundays total* 4 Maynards Wine Gums 5 Polo mints total* 6 Trebor Extra Strong mints total* 7 Trebor Softmints total* ...

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    Heineken raises stake in Lebanese brewer

    2002-09-19T00:00:00Z

    Heineken made its third foray into emerging markets this month with a 69% stake in LebanonÂ’s sole brewery Almaza for an undisclosed price.Earlier this week the Dutch brewer took a 25% stake in Florida Bebidas Costa Rica as well as...

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    Heineken edges into Central America

    2002-09-17T00:00:00Z

    HeinekenÂ’s expansion plans in emerging markets has continued with the acquisition of two breweries in Central America for $229m.The Dutch brewer has taken a 25% stake in Florida Bebidas Costa Rica as well as Consorcio Cervecero...

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    Smirnoff Ice hits TV

    2002-09-14T00:00:00Z

    Smirnoff Ice is back on TV with a new ad in the As clear as your conscience' campaign. The execution is part of a £14m investment for the brand over the coming year and features a girl nagging her boyfriend to redecorate their front room, when...

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    Hardys wine drive

    2002-09-14T00:00:00Z

    Hardys has launched a £300,000 media campaign to promote its wines through the national press, outdoor posters and at Underground stations. The 10-week drive aims to highlight the success of Hardys Nottage Hill Chardonnay 2001 at the International...

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    Booths Buyers Bring Home Some Glittering Prizes

    2002-09-14T00:00:00Z

    While not shouting about it, Booths Supermarkets continues to give the top five multiples a run for their money.Just last week, the retailer beat off stiff competition to claim the title of Overall Wine Merchant of the Year at the International...

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    Getting a bottle of wine from the back of the supermarket on

    2002-09-14T00:00:00Z

    Getting a bottle of wine from the back of the supermarket on to the shelf can be as expensive as transporting it all the way from Australia to the store.If the wine is not in stock ­ that is, if it is not on the shelf when the customer wants ...

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    Patak's adds to sauce choices

    2002-09-14T00:00:00Z

    Indian food brand Patak's is going upmarket with a new range of fusion' cooking sauces. The five-strong range includes orange zest korma, red wine rogan josh, saffron tikka masala, premium beer and mushroom balti and grilled pepper jalfrezi....

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    Late nights ahead for Carling ad

    2002-09-12T00:00:00Z

    The Independent Television Commission said 69 complaints were filed against the advert for its use of sexual innuendo. In it, a woman poured beer around the house and her boyfriend was shown licking up the trail which led to her bedroom - where she...

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    Restaurant and Bar Show 2003

    2002-09-12T00:00:00Z

    Restaurant and Bar provides a unique opportunity for those within the industry to meet, build upon client relationships and come face to face with suppliers of everything from fine food and wine to tableware, furniture, equipment, technology and...

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    Whitehead gets Italian job

    2002-09-07T00:00:00Z

    Western Wines has appointed an Italian agency executive to develop its Italian range of wines which accounts for a quarter of the business. Claire Whitehead joins from Sainsbury where she was wine marketing manager from January 2000. "I am...