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Diageo wins court case against Intercontinental Brands

Published:  19 January, 2010

Diageo has won a landmark High Court legal battle with Intercontinental Brands over a vodka-based spirit.

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WSTA questions mandatory code

Published:  19 January, 2010

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association, WSTA, has questioned the Government's proposed mandatory code for alcohol by calling for more rigorous preventative laws to tackle alcohol misuse.

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FQR franchisees braced for independence

Published:  19 January, 2010

Most of the 88 franchised stores licensed by First Quench Retailing are expected to continue as independent off-licences, it has been confirmed.

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Published:  19 January, 2010

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Chablis winners announced

Published:  19 January, 2010

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Hillebrand buys drinks logistics rival

Published:  19 January, 2010

Specialist drinks shipper ABV Logistics has been bought by JF Hillebrand.

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Wines in the press - January 15-18

Published:  19 January, 2010

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Scots bigger drinkers than English or Welsh

Published:  18 January, 2010

Scottish people drink 25% more alcohol than English or Welsh and the gap is increasing according to a National Health Service survey.

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Alastair Stevens, founder of Stevens Garnier, dies after long illness

Published:  15 January, 2010

Alastair Stevens, the founder of wine agency Stevens Garnier, has died peacefully at home after a long illness.

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Silvano Giraldin joins Just Great Wine

Published:  15 January, 2010

Silvano Giraldin has joined British wine merchant Just Great Wine as a consultant.

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Great Western joins Environment Agency scheme and considers appeal

Published:  14 January, 2010

Great Western Wine has come to a legal understanding and agreement with the Environment Agency to meet its reclycing commitments following an initial £35,000 fine which it is now considering appealing.

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UK wine market sees steady growth

Published:  14 January, 2010

The light wine market has grown faster than any other major category of alcoholic drinks over the last 10 years, according to a consumer survey.

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Johnnie Walker gets intense

Published:  14 January, 2010

Diageo is launching a new variant of the world's number Scotch whisky brand called Johnnie Walker Double Black.

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Skalli to launch new signature

Published:  14 January, 2010

Southern French producer Skalli, has launched a new signature across its wine labels in celebration of its 90th anniversary in 2010.

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Restaurants and online thrive over Christmas

Published:  13 January, 2010

The restaurant trade is reporting a good Christmas, although the bad weather of the past two weeks has kept customers away.

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Conservatives to scrap alcohol unit system

Published:  13 January, 2010

A Tory Government would abandon the current unit system for alcohol and replace it with labels detailing alcohol centilitre volume and calorie count, it has been revealed.

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Navarra wines to get consumer boost

Published:  13 January, 2010

A new initiative to promote the Navarra wine region is being launched by The Consejo Regulador in Navarra.

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Tesco goes lightweight

Published:  13 January, 2010

Tesco is rolling out the lightest glass wine bottle available in the UK on its own-label ranges.

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A rosé future for rosado

Published:  13 January, 2010

Exports of rosados from Navarra to the UK rose by over 30% to the end of October 2009, due to increased promotional activity says the Consejo Regulador Navarra. 

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