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Coors recalls Grolsch amid glass scare

Published:  16 September, 2008

Coors Brewers has been forced to recall more than half a million bottles of Grolsch premium lager from Morrisons stores, following complaints that there were pieces of glass in some of the bottles.

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Magners manufacturer sells off distribution arm

Published:  16 September, 2008

Irish drinks manufacturer and distributor C&C Grouphas sold its distribution arm for €9.6 million (£76 million). TextIrish drinks manufacturer and distributor C&C Group has sold its distribution arm for €9.6 million (£76 million).

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Thresher Group takes on two media agencies to support growth strategy

Published:  16 September, 2008

Thresher Group has hired two media agencies to help it reposition its Threshers and The Local brands and launch its new brand, the Wine Rack.

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Wines in the Press: Ways to enjoy seventy-five centilitres of fun

Published:  16 September, 2008

Jane MacQuitty indulges in a spot of armchair shopping, Jancis Robinson learns where not to mention the 'S' word and Tim Aktin enjoys "seventy-five centilitres of fun" with some Sauvignon this week. Meanwhile for those with cash to flash, Antony Rose's column makes for inspiring reading...

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100 jobs lost as pub company closes

Published:  15 September, 2008

Scottish-based pub management company CMC Management has gone into liquidation, leaving around 100 people without jobs.

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Channel 4 programme says some wine like "alcoholic cola"

Published:  15 September, 2008

Channel 4's 'Dispatches' programme will tonight claim that some wines are little better than "alcoholic cola."

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Top critics launch 'Wine Gang' to sniff out UK's best buys

Published:  15 September, 2008

Five of the UK's top wine critics have launched an online publication for consumers called the Wine Gang, designed to "sniff out" the best wines on offer in the UK.

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Government urges us to drink for Britain

Published:  15 September, 2008

The Government is urging the public to celebrate its Britishness by going down the pub.

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Fullers launches Autumn Beer Festival

Published:  12 September, 2008

Fuller's has launched the first beer from its Autumn Beer Festival line up.

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Professor adds voice to Scottish drinks ban concerns

Published:  12 September, 2008

Banning alcohol sales to those under the age of 21 has not proved greatly successful during a number of trials, it has been claimed, meaning the Scottish government should think again about the plans.

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Thwaites boosts Nutty Black sales

Published:  12 September, 2008

Daniel Thwaites, the Lancashire-based brewer, has revealed that sales of one of its ales have rocketed after a name change.

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Online retailer claims first in thorough age verification checks

Published:  12 September, 2008

Online off-licence TheDrinkShop.com has set in place new age verification checks which check customer's details against the electoral roll, BT and credit reference agency databases before allowing them to purchase from the site.

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Jersey plots alcohol buying age change

Published:  12 September, 2008

The purchasing age of alcohol in stores could be raised in Jersey after ministers said they are concerned about the social problems associated with drinking.

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Diageo announces new brewery site

Published:  11 September, 2008

Diageo Ireland is planning to build a new "state of the art" brewery on a 73-acre greenfield site in Leixlip, Co. Kildare.

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US office for Wines of Chile

Published:  11 September, 2008

Wines of Chile is set to open an office in the United States this year.

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Australian Vintage expands UK operations

Published:  11 September, 2008

Leading producer Australian Vintage is expanding its UK-based operations on the back of a 77 percent year-on-year sales increase of its McGuigan brand.

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Wine Australia plans new scholarship

Published:  11 September, 2008

Wine Australia plans to launch a new scholarship offering twelve industry members a chance to win a trip to Australia and participate in a series of educational workshops.

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Pub closure rate accelerates to five a day

Published:  11 September, 2008

Pub closures across Britain have accelerated to five a day during the first half of this year, according to new figures released.

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CAMRA calls for Government action to save pubs

Published:  11 September, 2008

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) is calling on the Government to introduce measures to prevent supermarkets selling alcohol as a loss leader.

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Louis Roederer announces winners of International Wine Writers' Awards

Published:  10 September, 2008

Louis Roederer has announced the winners of its International Wine Writers' Awards 2008.

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