Asda refuses to support minimum pricing bid
Published: 23 October, 2008
Asda will not support government legislation in favour of a minimum price for alcohol, according to its public affairs director Guy Mason. Text
Read more...Cash-strapped Irish consumers refuse to ditch wine habits
Published: 23 October, 2008
A poll carried out by an Irish wine merchant suggests that consumers are looking for better value wine purchases rather than ditching it altogether during the credit crunch.
Read more...Coca-Cola Zero limited edition James Bond bottle
Published: 23 October, 2008
Coca-Cola Zero gives new meaning to the term Zero Zero 7 as it launches a limited edition bottle to celebrate the release of the 22nd Bond film, Quantum of Solace.
Source: Coca-Cola Enterprises Ltd
Powershot gets UK release
Published: 23 October, 2008
Making natural energy compact as a 10ml bottle, Powershot emerges as a premium energy shot with 100% natural ingredients.
Source: Powershot
Irish wine hike could face Euro challenge
Published: 23 October, 2008
The European courts could challenge a 20.2% hike on excise duty on wine unveiled in last week's controversial Irish budget, the Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has warned.
Read more...Thirsty Planet launches new pack for younger customers
Published: 23 October, 2008
While growth in the bottled water market appears to have come to a halt, the leading charity water brand, Thirsty Planet, is enjoying year-on-year volume sales that have more than trebled (manufacturer's estimate July 2008).
Source: Waterbrands
WSTA calls for compulsory alcohol education for children
Published: 23 October, 2008
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) is urging ministers to make education about alcohol a compulsory element of the school curriculum.
Read more...'Jumbo' brewery gets royal opening
Published: 23 October, 2008
Heineken has opened a "jumbo" brewery in Seville, Spain.
Read more...Tesco launches budget wine range
Published: 23 October, 2008
Tesco has unveiled a range of budget wines, packaged in one-litre Tetra Paks and priced at £2.89.
Read more...The Wine Show kicks off in London
Published: 22 October, 2008
More than 800 wines from 17 countries will go on display at The Wine Show in London from tomorrow.
Read more...United Brands wins major on-trade deal
Published: 22 October, 2008
United Brands, UK distributor of Gosling's Black Seal Rum, has achieved a listing in the on-trade sector with a prominent retail chain.
Read more...ALMR calls for end to "crippling monopoly" over pub TV subs
Published: 22 October, 2008
The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) has presented to the All Party Parliamentary Beer Group on Ofcom's inquiry into the supply of Sky into pubs. Text
Read more...Carling offers pubs free website
Published: 22 October, 2008
Carling is offering pubs the chance to create their own websites for free.
Read more...Carling offers pubs free website
Published: 22 October, 2008
Carling is offering pubs the chance to create their own websites for free.
Read more...Government considers alcohol only supermarket checkouts
Published: 22 October, 2008
The government is considering making supermarkets create alcohol only checkouts as part of its bid to curb binge drinking.
Read more...Restaurateurs should rethink their house wines during the credit crunch, warns AFW
Published: 21 October, 2008
Restaurateurs should check the quality of their house wines as consumers rein in the budgets during the credit crunch, the Academy of Food and Wine (AFW) is advising.
Read more...Las Moras steps up marketing campaign
Published: 21 October, 2008
Argentinian wine brand Finca Las Moras is stepping up its UK marketing activity following major new listings for its wines.
Read more...PR support for London International Wine Fair announced
Published: 21 October, 2008
Events organizers Brintex have appointed Complete Media Group and Relish to handle the PR for the 2009 London International Wine Fair and Distil.
Read more...Stormhoek makes bid for UK top five
Published: 21 October, 2008
South African wine producer Stormhoek is on the verge of launching a UK PR and marketing campaign as it seeks to become one of the top five South African wine brands sold in the UK by next year.
Read more...Castello Banfi cleared in wine fraud investigation
Published: 21 October, 2008
Magistrates in Sienna have cleared and released from impoundment almost the entire production of Castello Banfi's Brunello di Montalcino 2003, following an investigation into commercial fraud regarding grape blending.
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