Thirsty Planet launches new pack for younger customers

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

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) is urging ministers to make education about alcohol a compulsory element of the school curriculum.

'Jumbo' brewery gets royal opening

Heineken has opened a "jumbo" brewery in Seville, Spain.

Tesco launches budget wine range

Tesco has unveiled a range of budget wines, packaged in one-litre Tetra Paks and priced at £2.89.

The Wine Show kicks off in London

More than 800 wines from 17 countries will go on display at The Wine Show in London from tomorrow.

United Brands wins major on-trade deal

United Brands, UK distributor of Gosling's Black Seal Rum, has achieved a listing in the on-trade sector with a prominent retail chain.

ALMR calls for end to "crippling monopoly" over pub TV subs

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

Carling offers pubs free website

Carling is offering pubs the chance to create their own websites for free.

Carling offers pubs free website

Carling is offering pubs the chance to create their own websites for free.

Government considers alcohol only supermarket checkouts

The government is considering making supermarkets create alcohol only checkouts as part of its bid to curb binge drinking.

Restaurateurs should rethink their house wines during the credit crunch, warns AFW

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.

Las Moras steps up marketing campaign

Argentinian wine brand Finca Las Moras is stepping up its UK marketing activity following major new listings for its wines.

PR support for London International Wine Fair announced

Events organizers Brintex have appointed Complete Media Group and Relish to handle the PR for the 2009 London International Wine Fair and Distil.

Stormhoek makes bid for UK top five

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.

Castello Banfi cleared in wine fraud investigation

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.

Wines in the Press: From old wines to sweet wines

Pub in the Park gets government backing

The recently launched Pub in the Park initiative has received the support and backing of the Department of Culture, Media and Sport.

Weekend round-up: Crisis hit pubs set for council tax bail out

A round-up of stories from the weekend newspapers.

Drinkaware launches £1 million ad campaign

The Drinkaware Trust is ploughing £1 million into an ad campaign designed to raise awareness of home drinking habits.

Diageo ups ad spend on Smirnoff Black

Diageo is upping its marketing spend on Smirnoff Black by 80% in a bid to align the brand with the 'modern day gentlemen'.