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Cost savings boost Carlsberg profits

Published:  05 August, 2009

Improved efficiencies helped Danish brewer Carlsberg post a 26% increase in like-for-like operating profit in the first six months of 2009.

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Bibendum picks up Roux

Published:  04 August, 2009

Bibendum has bolstered its Burgundy portfolio with the addition of St-Aubin-based firm, Domaine Roux Père et Fils.

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W&M consults on job cuts

Published:  04 August, 2009

Scotch whisky producer Whyte & Mackay is undertaking a "major review" of its operations which it says could lead to the loss of 85 jobs in Scotland.

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Arniston Bay moves distribution to Percy Fox

Published:  04 August, 2009

Arniston Bay has moved its distribution to Percy Fox following the end of Ehrmanns' partnership with the Company of Wine People and its buy out by Global Vintners.

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Balvenie in link with Slow Food

Published:  04 August, 2009

The Balvenie has become the first Scotch whisky producer to become a supporting member of the Slow Food organisation.

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Wines in the press - July 31- August 2

Published:  04 August, 2009

The Guardian

Victoria Moore is visiting the Romanée-Conti DRC, vineyards where she says, "in scale, everything is tiny".

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Wines in the press - July 31- August 2

Published:  04 August, 2009

The Guardian

Victoria Moore is visiting the Romanée-Conti DRC, vineyards where she says, "in scale, everything is tiny".

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Rexam closes Dmitrov plant

Published:  03 August, 2009

Rexam Beverage Can Europe & Asia will close its Dmitrov plant near Moscow because of a reduction in demand due to the recession.

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Committee to consider Scotch inquiry

Published:  03 August, 2009

A Scottish Parliament committee has said it will consider a call for an inquiry into the Scotch whisky industry.

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Wood's 100 recognise armed forces in summer campaign

Published:  31 July, 2009

Wood's 100, the premium dark rum is recognising the heritage and courage of Britain's armed forces by launching a summer campaign to discover "what makes a modern day hero".

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MPs say alcohol guidelines should be reviewed

Published:  30 July, 2009

MPs on the Commons Public Committee have released a report stating the Government should consider whether the current safe drinking and alcohol unit guidelines are "fit for purpose." 

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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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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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