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Lanchester Wine Cellars launch brand in 187ml bottle

Published:  29 July, 2009

The ever diminishing size of wine bottles as a result of the recession sees Lanchester Wine Cellars launch its new 187ml bottle size and brand, Inspiral.

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Chewton Glen team wins gastronomy competition

Published:  29 July, 2009

A two-man sommelier and chef team from Chewton Glen have become winners of the Academy of Food & Wine's Gastronomy Team of the Year competition 2009.

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Bay slashes debt in new finance deal

Published:  28 July, 2009

The operator of popular restaurant chains La Tasca, Slug and Lettuce and ha ha and grill brands has undergone a financial restructuring that will see its debts slashed by £100m.

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Oliver teams up with Naked Wine

Published:  28 July, 2009

Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has teamed up online with UK wine retailer Naked Wines to feature a dedicated wine section on his website.

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BBPA blasts mandatory code plans

Published:  28 July, 2009

The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has launched a last-ditch broadside against government plans for a mandatory code of practice on alcohol sales branding them "ill conceived", "untargeted" and likely to cost the embattled industry £58m.

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Alcohol Standards appoints adviser

Published:  28 July, 2009

The Retail of Alcohol Standards Group (RASG) has appointed an adviser to help battle underage binge drinking in local communities across the UK.

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VK Vodka clinches Threshers and Sainsbury's deals

Published:  28 July, 2009

Ready to drink vodka brand VK Vodka Kick has secured deals with Threshers and Sainsburys to stock four of its flavoured vodkas.

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UK Argentina chief Forbes steps down

Published:  27 July, 2009

The head of Wines of Argentina in the UK has announced that he is to leave his position in September.

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BrewDog slammed for 18.2% ABV beer

Published:  27 July, 2009

Scottish independent brewery BrewDog has been condemned by health lobbiests following its launch of the UK's strongest beer weighing in at 18.2% ABV.

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BrewDog launches UK's strongest beer

Published:  27 July, 2009

Independent brewery BrewDog has launched the UK's strongest beer weighing in at 18.2% ABV.

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SABMiller seeks injunction over deal

Published:  27 July, 2009

SABMiller has claimed that a plan by Kenya's East African Breweries Limited to axe a deal with Tanzania Breweries Limited and take a stake in a competitor is a breach of contract.

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20,000 demand Diageo u-turn

Published:  27 July, 2009

Tens of thousands of Scots took to the streets of Kilmarnock at the weekend demanding that Diageo scraps plans for the axing of 900 jobs in two major sites.

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Berberana launches 'One Cork One Point' loyalty scheme

Published:  24 July, 2009

Berberana has launched a consumer loyalty scheme involving a wine cork, in an initiative that aims to encourage brand loyalty.

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Constellation streamlines US distribution

Published:  24 July, 2009

Constellation has streamlined its US distribution with new appointments in 19 states.

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Bacardi launches ready-to-serve mojito

Published:  23 July, 2009

Barcadi has launched a ready- mixed mojito to capitalise on the increasing number of people drinking at home as the recession continues to bite.

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Hop shortage turns into a surplus

Published:  23 July, 2009

One of Europe's leading suppliers of hops to the brewing industry says the economic downturn and bigger crops have led to a surplus.

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Little Creatures to be released in the UK

Published:  22 July, 2009

A range of Little Creatures premium alcoholic drinks is to be launched throughout the UK.

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Ultra-premium launch for Belvedere

Published:  22 July, 2009

Belvedere vodka has launched an ultra-premium spirit flavoured with ginseng and guarana for nightclubs and high-end members bars.

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Chinese buy-in to Diageo

Published:  22 July, 2009

The state-owned China Investment Corp has bought a stake worth £221 million in Diageo, the world's biggest drinks company.

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Profits soar at Oyster Bay firm

Published:  22 July, 2009

The New Zealand producer behind the Oyster Bay wine brand has reported a 146% leap in net profit for the last half of 2008.

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