Latest Alcohol News – Page 87

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    Diageo - spirit of Summer campaign

    2009-04-17T00:00:00Z

    Diageo has launched a 'Bring Home the Spirit of Summer' campaign in a bid to drive sales of spirits in the off trade.

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    Constellation Europe - Kumala Cape Classics

    2009-04-17T00:00:00Z

    Constellation Europe is expanding its Kumala Cape Classics range with the launch of a 3ltr bag-in-box format.

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    Diageo - Tanqueray Gin competition

    2009-04-17T00:00:00Z

    Diageo GB is launching a photographic competition on Tanqueray gin.

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    Indies to prosper as wine declines

    2009-04-17T00:00:00Z

    Convenience retailers who abandon 'jumble sale displays' in favour of a balanced wine offering can thrive in a category facing a tough future, says the team behind the FWD Take Home Blueprint scheme.

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    Halewood - Lamb's Spiced Rum

    2009-04-17T00:00:00Z

    Halewood International is introducing a Spiced Rum under the Lamb's brand.

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    Gaymers: Blackthorn cider

    2009-04-03T00:00:00Z

    Gaymer Cider Company is relaunching its best-selling cider, Blackthorn, with new packaging and an improved taste.

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    WKD: New campaign

    2009-04-03T00:00:00Z

    WKD returns to national TV this month with a new instalment of the 'Have You Got A WKD Side?' campaign.

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    Foster's: Lindemanns

    2009-04-03T00:00:00Z

    Foster's EMEA is running a competition in independent cash and carries to promote its Lindemans Country of Origins wines.

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    Firms challenged to follow cider abv cut

    2009-03-20T00:00:00Z

    Scottish & Newcastle (S&N) has reduced the alcohol content of its White Lightning brand and has challenged other manufacturers of 'functional' ciders to do the same.

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    Alcohol price plans put on hold - for now

    2009-03-20T00:00:00Z

    The government has said it would not introduce a minimum unit price for alcoholic drinks in the near future despite being urged to by a key advisor.

  • News

    MSP revolt delays alcohol shake-up

    2009-03-20T00:00:00Z

    Controls on the supply of alcohol in Scotland - described as devastating, discriminatory and draconian by retailers - will not be forced into law in September.

  • Product News

    Stocklijnes: Clear benefits

    2009-03-20T00:00:00Z

    From this month Diageo GB is trialling a new 50cl size for Smirnoff No.21 vodka within the cash and carry and convenience sector.

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    Stocklines: Extra kick

    2009-03-20T00:00:00Z

    Halewood International is investing more than £1m in the launch of Crabbie's Alcoholic Ginger Beer to capitalise on consumer and retailer interest in the cider and over-ice categories.

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    Stocklines: Flower power

    2009-03-20T00:00:00Z

    Kopparberg, the Swedish brand best known for its pear cider, is launching a new variant, Kopparberg Cider with Elderflower & Lime.

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    Retail ID checks improving

    2009-03-17T00:00:00Z

    Retailers are getting better at asking for ID for alcohol sales, but still have much room for improvement according to test purchasing provider Serve Legal

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    Kaliber adds taste

    2009-03-06T00:00:00Z

    Diageo Great Britain has reformulated Kaliber in a bid to maintain its popularity as the responsible drinking, alternative.

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    Bay of plenty

    2009-03-06T00:00:00Z

    The Company of Wine People's Arniston Bay African wine brand is enjoying huge sales growth in the impulse sector.

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    Precious metal

    2009-03-06T00:00:00Z

    Pernod Ricard UK has launched a limited-edition silver bottle of Jameson to celebrate St Patrick's Day.

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    Paddy power

    2009-03-06T00:00:00Z

    Diageo Great Britain is helping retailers to maximise the St Patrick's Day sales opportunity with an extensive programme of activities for Guinness.

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    Licensing Act will cost Scots £16m

    2009-03-05T00:00:00Z

    Complying with new licensing regulations which come into force this year are expected to cost the Scottish convenience store industry more than £16m.