All Alcoholic drinks articles – Page 372
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Thwaites adds to its brews
Daniel Thwaites is extending its portfolio of brews with a German lager. The company has signed a deal to brew Kaltenberg, owned by the Bavarian brewery of the same name, and plans to launch it into the trade later this month. The 3.8% abv beer will...
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Sales kick
Pernod Ricard posted an 18% jump in total half-year sales driven by Jacob's Creek and the addition of Seagram's brands such as Chivas Regal and Martell. Seagram, bought jointly with Diageo for #5.7bn in February, contributed sales of E605m while...
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Heineken buys in Panama
Heineken has followed up its expansion into Egypt and the Lebanon with a $56m offer for Panamanian brewery group, Cervecerias Baru-Panama.Baru is 52% owned by Coca-Cola Panama with the other 48% traded on the Panamanian stock exchange,...
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The Acid Test
>>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest launchesCHOCOLATE LAGERFrom: The Meantime BreweryExclusive to Sainsbury, this lager has been brewed to give a balance between the rich taste of chocolate and...
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>>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest launchesBoddingtons draught barrelFrom: InterbrewHot on the heels of the Stella Artois Draught Barrel, Interbrew is launching its Boddingtons ale in the...
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>>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest launches8.6 REDFrom: BavariaAimed at bringing the speciality beer sector into the “21st century”, Dutch brewer Bavaria has launched 8.6 Red to appeal to trendy...
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>>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest launchesGordon’s Sloe GinFrom: DiageoDiageo hopes a packaging makeover will woo trendy drinkers who are unfamiliar with sloe gin. The spirit, which combines...
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>>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest launchesJago’s VODKA CREAM LIqUEURFrom: Blackwood DistillersHoping to prove that innovation is top of its agenda, Shetland-based newcomer Blackwood Distillers...
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>>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest launchesSLINKYFrom: LangguthVeteran German wine brand Blue Nun is branching into the RTD market with the launch of Slinky. The wine-based pre-mix is aimed at...
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>>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest launchesVODKA O2From: International English DistillersAfter 18 months of development, the first sparkling vodka is being introduced to the UK market....
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>>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest launchesBlue Nun Riesling SeccoFrom: LangguthVeteran wine brand Blue Nun is having a pop at the sparkling sector with this new line aimed at the summer party...
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>>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest launchesvladivar premixed cocktailsFrom: Whyte and MackayWhyte and Mackay’s new premixed Vladivar Cocktail range has been designed to succeed Vebs, the vodka...
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>>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest launchesStolichnaya ElitFrom: First DrinksFirst Drinks is hoping its new premium vodka Stolichnaya Elit, which will act as a flagship for the brand, will...
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>>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest launchesdog & duck bestFrom: Old Kent InnsOld Kent Inns’ new beer in Tetra Pak cartons – a UK first – will initially be on sale at off-licences in Kent but the...
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>>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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>>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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>>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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>>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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Trends and developments
n Riso Gallo has added two new products to its Riso Pronto range of quick-cooking risotto rices. Sundried Tomato with real tomato pieces and Mushroom with real mushroom pieces extend the range to five varieties. Including real pieces of sundried...
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Knowing their place
Mike Myers is hamming it up in the latest Austin Powers movie. "Hey! Hey! Hey! Get your hands off my Heiney, baby!" says Myers, seconds before a bottle of Heineken beer appears in shot. Meanwhile, over in Albert Sqaure, Mark Fowler is mixing up a...