Asda first multiple to take on sambuca brand
Published: 16 September, 2008
Asda will be the first supermarket to stock Antica Raspberry Sambuca when the flavoured sambuca goes on-shelf from September 29.
Read more...Glen Moray whisky brand sold to French spirits company
Published: 16 September, 2008
The Glenmorangie Company is selling its Glen Moray distillery and whisky brand to independent French spirits company La Martiniquaise.
Read more...Government red tape is crippling drinks industry, warns BBPA
Published: 16 September, 2008
Government red tape and taxes are crippling Britain's brewing and pub sectors, warns a new repoby the The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA).
Read more...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.
Read more...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).
Read more...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.
Read more...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...
Read more...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.
Read more...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."
Read more...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.
Read more...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.
Read more...Fullers launches Autumn Beer Festival
Published: 12 September, 2008
Fuller's has launched the first beer from its Autumn Beer Festival line up.
Read more...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.
Read more...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.
Read more...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.
Read more...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.
Read more...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.
Read more...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.
Read more...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.
Read more...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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