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Constellation Brands set to reduce Australian presence

Published: 11 August, 2008

Constellation Brands is to reduce its presence in Australia, after confirming that it is looking to sell three of its ten wineries in the country.

Great Wall Wine seals Olympic deal

Published: 08 August, 2008

Great Wall Wine, China's largest winery and cork producer Amorim have teamed up in a joint project to seal all wine served at the the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games with natural cork.

Teacher's targets men with classic ad campaign

Published: 08 August, 2008

Beam Global UK has launched the second phase of its Create Your Space ad campaign in a bid to build an emotional connection between Teacher's Whisky and men over 30.

Harpers survey winner announced

Published: 08 August, 2008

Helen Grove, business manager at Diageo, has won an iPod Nano after taking part in our recent survey.

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Published: 08 August, 2008

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Credit crunch forces Food and Drink Group into administration

Published: 08 August, 2008

Food and Drink Group (FDG) has been forced into administration after failing to secure the necessary funding to keep its portfolio of bars running.

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Published: 08 August, 2008

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Drink drive deaths down 18%

Published: 07 August, 2008

Fatalities resulting from drink drive accidents fell by 18% in 2007, according to statistics released by the Government today.

"Electronic tongue" can identify grape varieties

Published: 06 August, 2008

Spanish scientists have created an electronic tasting device that can identify varieties and vintages of grape.

Global launches premium brands division

Published: 06 August, 2008

Global Brands has launched a premium brands division as it looks to grow its portfolio of premium products.

US consumers buy fewer drinks out of home

Published: 06 August, 2008

Consumers in the US are watching their wallets by staying at home rather than going out for dinner or drinks.

Asia trade boost for Glenmorangie

Published: 06 August, 2008

Glenmorangie has seen a boost in trade with profits standing at £12.6m, according to The Scotsman newspaper.

Alton's Pride named Britain's champion beer

Published: 06 August, 2008

Alton's Pride has been named Britain's champion ale at the Great British Beer Festival.

UK wine importers hit by Argentinean strikes

Published: 06 August, 2008

Strikes and road blockades that crippled much of Argentina have impacted UK wine importers, with one major buyer waiting more than four months for a delivery.
TextStrikes and road blockades that crippled much of Argentina have impacted UK wine importers, with one major buyer waiting more than four months for a delivery.

Rap star Dr Dre launches his own cognac

Published: 06 August, 2008

Rap star Dr Dre will be launching a cognac as he moves into the drinks trade.

Glengoyne Distillery relaunches website

Published: 06 August, 2008

Glengoyne Distillery has re-launched its website as part of its 175th anniversary celebrations.

Ex Cellar buys Oddbins

Published: 05 August, 2008

Specialist wine and food retailer Ex Cellar has bought off-licence chain Oddbins for an undisclosed sum.

Spain poised to overtake France as world's number one wine producer by 2015

Published: 04 August, 2008

French wine production is set to decline from seven billion bottles a year, recorded between 2000 and 2004, to 5.9 billion in 2015, according to a new report.

Scots class alcohol as more dangerous than heroin

Published: 04 August, 2008

A poll carried out by the Scottish Social Attitudes Survey 2007 found over half (51%) of respondents said alcohol caused the most harm to society, compared to only 22% naming heroin and 9% tobacco.

All Bar One offers "limited edition" rosés of the world

Published: 04 August, 2008

All Bar One, the bar chain owned by Mitchells & Butlers, has started offering a "Limited Edition wines list" to customers, starting this week with a selection of rosé wines.