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50p tax rate cut would secure on-trade jobs

Published:  29 November, 2011

A cut in the 50p tax rate would help secure jobs in the on-trade, according to the latest edition of the Wilson Drinks Report, WDR.

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Home Office to publish impact of below-cost ban

Published:  29 November, 2011

The Home Office is to publish its assessment of how the below-cost selling ban will impact on problem and underage drinking in the new year.

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French Bubbles to open pop-up Champagne bar

Published:  29 November, 2011

Small grower Champagne retailer, French Bubbles is to open a pop-up Champagne bar and shop for the festive period.

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Wines in the press- November 24-27

Published:  28 November, 2011

The Guardian
The media would have us believe that Christmas involves huge family get-togethers, but we all know that isn't true, says Fiona Beckett.

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2012 wine blogging conference set for Turkey

Published:  28 November, 2011

European wine bloggers are set to descend on Izmir in Turkey for the 2012 EWBC conference.

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Treasury targets top end with fine wine unit

Published:  28 November, 2011

Treasury Wine Estates has set up a fine wine business unit to better showcase its wines in the £15 plus category.

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Xmas drink driving campaign targets office parties

Published:  28 November, 2011

Pernod Ricard and drivers' association the AA will target pressure on work colleagues drinking and driving over the office party season as part of its Accept Responsibility campaign.

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Reserve Brands Group launches off-trade gifting range

Published:  28 November, 2011

Reserve Brands Group, the division of Diageo dedicated to growing the premium spirits category, has launched a range of off-trade gifting options.

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Portobello Star bar launches its very own gin

Published:  25 November, 2011

A new London Dry Gin has hit the market to rival the likes of Beefeater and Whitley Neill.

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Call for entries to 'International Gamay Competition'

Published:  25 November, 2011

Inter Beaujolais has called for entries to its second 'International Gamay Competition'.

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Western Australia bushfire - minimal impact on wineries

Published:  25 November, 2011

Western Australia bushfire impact on wineries has been"small", according to Nick Power, chief executive officer, Margaret River Wine Industry Association (MRWIA).

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Vinotheque to distribute Steep Hill Wines

Published:  25 November, 2011

Vinotheque, part of logistics provider, London City Bond, has secured a contract with family-run independent wine merchant and shipper, Steep Hill Wines.

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Sterling ends week on low against US dollar

Published:  25 November, 2011

The weekly currency round-up has seen sterling fall to a seven week low against the US dollar, leading investors to shun 'riskier' currencies.

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Boisset buys Skalli

Published:  24 November, 2011

The Skalli family has sold its assets in the Rhône Valley and Languedoc to Boisset.

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McGuigan Wines plans new city vineyard

Published:  24 November, 2011

McGuigan Wines is planning to build a city vineyard - bringing 80 Semillon vines aged over 60-years old - in Dublin in September 2012.

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Coma-inducing fake vodka could have reached the on-trade

Published:  24 November, 2011

A harmful, illegal brand of vodka that has been seized in retailers throughout the UK, may have also reached pubs and clubs, according to The Food Standards Agency.

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Bowmore partners Savile Row tailor to create bespoke Christmas gift

Published:  24 November, 2011

Bowmore, the first Islay Single Malt whisky has collaborated with Savile Row tailor, Malcolm Plews to create a bespoke tailoring session as a Christmas gift.

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Sterling falls further against US dollar

Published:  24 November, 2011

Sterling fell to a further six week low against the US dollar yesterday, falling below $1.55/ £1 following steep drops in the prices of riskier currencies and commodities.

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Global Brands launches on-trade push for Thorntons Chocolate Liqueur

Published:  23 November, 2011

Global Brands, has unveiled a raft of year-round on-trade activity to promote the versatility of Thorntons Chocolate Liqueur and capitalise on the cream liqueurs category.

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Funkin expands management team

Published:  23 November, 2011

Cocktail specialist Funkin, has expanded its management team with two key appointments to help it achieve its ambitious global expansion plans.

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