Virgin Wines to push Chilean range online
Published: 29 August, 2008
Virgin Wines is launching a section dedicated to Chile and Chilean wine on its website.
Read more...Whisky marketing passes responsibility audit
Published: 29 August, 2008
An in-depth audit of industry marketing practice has concluded that Scotch whisky companies are meeting the highest standards of responsible brand marketing and promotion. Research by The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) found that distillers had successfully implemented tough industry rules into everyday marketing practices.
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Big delays as Amtrak calls in administrators
Published: 29 August, 2008
Hundreds of wine distributors and merchants suffered a blow as Amtrak courier firm fell into administration this week causing delays to deliveries across the UK, writes Shirley Webb.
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Pernod pays Fortune for US distribution of Absolut
Published: 29 August, 2008
Pernod Ricard has paid Fortune Brands $230 million (£126 million) to end a joint venture to distribute Absolut vodka in the U.S.
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Pernod Ricard plans big brand push in Christmas run-up
Published: 28 August, 2008
Consumers are likely to turn to the security of "brands" in the current economic climate and Pernod Ricard UK (PRUK) has planned a raft of activities including internet activity, quality gifting, TV advertising and cocktails in a bid to push its core brands in the UK on-and off-trade this Christmas.
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Diageo reports 9% profits rise
Published: 28 August, 2008
Diageo has reported a 7% rise in new sales and a 9% rise in operating profit, but admits that it is entering the new financial year facing slowing profit growth.
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Spirits industry legend Laurence dies
Published: 27 August, 2008
Spirits industry expert Barry Laurence has died.
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Diageo extends partnership with Ramsay
Published: 27 August, 2008
Diageo GB is to extend its partnership with Gordon Ramsay with the launch of a £3.5 million off-trade marketing campaign for Gordon's gin.
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Investigation launches into underage drinking habits
Published: 27 August, 2008
The London Assembly has launched an investigation into underage drinking habits in the capital.
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Beam unveils autumn ad campaign for Teacher's whisky
Published: 27 August, 2008
Spirits company Beam Global UK has unveiled the national press advertising campaign it is launching next month to support its on-pack offer for Teacher's Blended Scotch Whisky.
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Wines from Rioja makes bid for thirty-something market
Published: 27 August, 2008
Wines from Rioja is making a bid to target young professionals with the launch of a high profile advertising campaign.
Read more...Absolut announces new management team
Published: 26 August, 2008
The Absolut Company has announced a new management team following its acquisition by Pernod Ricard last month.
Read more...Wines in the Press: Cocktail shaking and blog making
Published: 26 August, 2008
Jane MacQuitty has been getting busy with her cocktail shaker, Victoria Moore has been indulging in a spot of wine blogging, and Jonathan Ray has been on a trip to one of Chile's most exciting prospects, the Limarí region. Meanwhile, for those of us still holding out for some late summer sun, Joanna Simon has dug out some perfect picnic picks, whilst Tim Atkin raves about Riesling.
Read more...Analysts speculate over Diageo results
Published: 26 August, 2008
The drinks industry and beverage analysts alike are awaiting Diageo's results, due out on Thursday, with baited breath, writes Sheetal Mehta.
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Rosé sales on the rise
Published: 26 August, 2008
The popularity of rosé is on the rise, according to new research commissioned by the Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA).
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Foster's reports 88% profit slump
Published: 26 August, 2008
Australian wine giant Foster's Group has reported an 88% slump in profits as sales of its wines continue to fall.
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Cost of drinking up 5% says US survey
Published: 26 August, 2008
Research carried out by a US-based pricing intelligence firm shows that the cost of alcoholic beverages in the country has risen 5% in the past year.
Read more...Diageo on target to achieve growth targets
Published: 26 August, 2008
Diageo is expected to deliver on its target of 9% operating profit growth when it announces its full-year results on Thursday.
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Diageo launches DVD to tackle under-age drinking
Published: 26 August, 2008
Diageo GB is launching a DVD aimed at educating both on-trade and off-trade employees on the importance of identifying and refusing underage drinkers.
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Red Square packaging to be reloaded after consumer complaint
Published: 22 August, 2008
The vodka-based Red Square Reloaded alcoholic ready-to-drink is being re-packaged by brand owner Halewood International to make it clear the drink contains alcohol after a complaint was made to the Portman Group drinks industry watchdog.
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