All Alcoholic drinks articles – Page 8
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NewsVCT Europe launches Out of Office wine brand
The new convenience-exclusive range comprises three Chilean varieties
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NewsLa Vieille Ferme advert banned for implying wine had ‘therapeutic qualities’
Under the CAP Code, alcohol advertisements are not allowed to imply alcohol has therapeutic qualities and must not portray alcohol as capable of changing mood
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NewsIceland-Wine Rack hybrid drives sales at Paul Cheema’s Costcutter store
Paul Cheema relaunched the store, located on Elm Tree Avenue in Coventry, in October with the additional brands
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NewsGreene King sells Old Speckled Hen to Estrella Damm
Suffolk brewer and pub group Greene King revealed this morning it had sold off the brand to Estrella Damm’s UK arm, Damm UK
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NewsC&C Group renews transformation efforts as sales sink
C&C Group has renewed efforts to revitalise the business, as sales sank 5.7% in the year to 28 February 2026
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NewsAlt-format wine should ‘focus less on sustainability’ says Canned Wine Group CEO
Ben Franks said that while sustainability was a consideration for some shoppers, there were more for whom taste was a bigger barrier to adopting the can format.
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Range PreviewHot smoked BBQ & picky bits: Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference summer range 2026
Sainsbury’s is expanding its picky bits offer with 16 new Mediterranean and Middle Eastern-inspired dishes such as burrata arancini, labneh and gyros chicken
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NewsVK Squashka set for rebrand after falling foul of Portman Group rules
Four breaches were found of the Portman Group’s Code of Practice
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Feature SynopsisBritain’s Biggest Alcohol Brands 2026: 27 June
What reasons to be cheerful do alcohol suppliers have?
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NewsAu Vodka and Tango team up for boozy RTD duo
The launch is the first time Tango has lent its brand to a product containing alcohol
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Analysis & FeaturesIn charts: How shoppers plan to stock up for the World Cup
Shopping more often, buying bigger and trying new products: supermarkets and shoppers are in for a busy time during this summer’s World Cup
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NewsCactus Jack’s hit by Portman Group ruling for appealing to under-18s
The ruling follows a complaint by a member of the public, said to be concerned about the ‘cactus cartoon character and sweet flavours’ of Cactus Jack’s
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NewsWales DRS: Plaid Cymru urged to rethink inclusion of glass
It is understood Exchange for Change is to resubmit its bid, ahead of the new 2 June deadline, without major changes
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NewsEncirc strike action ends after safety improvements implemented
Redundancies had led to health and safety fears from staff at the bottle manufacturer
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NewsDiageo to spend €400m on new Guinness brewery in Kildare
The Kildare expansion had originally been earmarked for the production of lagers and ales including Hop House 13 and Smithwick’s
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NewsWhitby Distillery soars past £200k crowdfund goal
Whitby Distillery has raised £380k from the crowd, nearly double its £200k target
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NewsDiageo shares leap as Q3 results beat City expectations
City traders leaped to buy stock in Diageo after group organic revenues rose 0.3% in the three months to 31 March 2026
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NewsM&S backs mid-strength and tequila in BWS overhaul
Nearly one in four UK consumers were now opting for lower-strength drinks in the summer, M&S said
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NewsBargain Booze rapped over ad that ‘implied drinking could overcome loneliness’
The advert was intended to be ‘light-hearted and humorous’, Bestway said
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NewsDiageo beats expectations despite North America drag
Diageo has smashed expectations to grow revenues by 0.3% in the third quarter, despite continued difficulties in North America (NA)