Latest Alcohol News – Page 92
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Foster's: Lindemanns
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
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
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.
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MSP revolt delays alcohol shake-up
Controls on the supply of alcohol in Scotland - described as devastating, discriminatory and draconian by retailers - will not be forced into law in September.
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Stocklijnes: Clear benefits
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
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
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
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
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
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
Pernod Ricard UK has launched a limited-edition silver bottle of Jameson to celebrate St Patrick's Day.
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Paddy power
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
Complying with new licensing regulations which come into force this year are expected to cost the Scottish convenience store industry more than £16m.
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Angels on your side in war against proxy sales
The Co-operative Group is tackling adults who buy alcohol for under-18s with an innovative trial scheme in Cheshire.
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Training schemes win recognition
Spar wholesalers CJ Lang & Son and Capper & Co have won licensed retail industry awards for their alcohol sales training programmes.
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ACS puts stores' case on alcohol
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has advised the government to tackle the sources of alcohol-related harm rather than introduce new legislation which could put small stores at a disadvantage.
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Ministers ask for your help
The Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) is asking local retailers for help in shaping guidance to help parents educate their children on alcohol consumption.
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Retailers urged to back Challenge 25
The Retail of Alcohol Standards Group (RASG) is urging alcohol retailers to adopt a Challenge 25 policy.
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Trade doubts merit of an alcohol code
A planned new Code of Practice for alcohol retailers could see an end to multipack deals and introduce mandatory training for staff, but falls short of preventing supermarkets from selling alcohol below cost.
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Scots concerned at council's plan for alcohol code of practice
Scottish retailers have reacted with concern to a regional council's plan to introduce its own Code of Practice for alcohol retailers.