New Masters of Wine receive IMW awards
Published: 10 November, 2008
Fifteen new Masters of Wine (MW's) were formally welcomed into the Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) at its annual reception and awards last week.
Read more...Weekend round-up: Pubs warned of lethal booze scam
Published: 10 November, 2008
The Mirror
Pubs and shops have been warned of a potentially lethal bootleg booze scam in the run-up to Christmas. spirits from Eastern Europe are being sold for a fraction of the normal cost, but laced with toxic levels of methanol - a chemical that can cause blindness and even death. Kirov and Glen's vodka are among the spirits to be switched.
MPs call for happy hour ban
Published: 10 November, 2008
MPs are calling for an end to happy hour promotions and cheap alcohol being sold in supermarkets.
Read more...S&N invites half a million shoppers to share 'biggest round'
Published: 07 November, 2008
Scottish and Newcastle (S&N) have held its annual consumer brand experience for the off-trade, attracting over half a million shoppers.
Read more...FirstCape helps school as part of legacy deal
Published: 07 November, 2008
South African wine brand FirstCape, sponsor of the British & Irish Lions, is to help refurbish a school in its native country as part of its Lions legacy project.
Read more...Jacob's Creek scores major film deal
Published: 07 November, 2008
Jacob's Creek has struck a deal with Twentieth Century Fox to sponsor a major new film starring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman.
Read more...Study calls for ban on alcohol advertising
Published: 07 November, 2008
Alcohol advertising should be banned in order to combat binge-drinking, according to experts.
Read more...Two French wine-makers die after inhaling carbon fumes
Published: 06 November, 2008
Two amateur French wine makers have died after being suffocated by the fumes from the grapes they were treading.
Read more...Pernod Ricard announces new chairman
Published: 06 November, 2008
Pernod Ricard has named its first ever chief executive to have come from outside the Ricard family.
Read more...Bottlegreen impresses with new curves
Published: 06 November, 2008
Following the successful re-launch of its award winning cordial range earlier this year, adult soft drinks producer, Bottlegreen Drinks Co. is rolling out the second phase of its re-branding strategy, which will see its portfolio of lightly sparkling pressé drinks packaged in a new contemporary bottle design.
Read more...InBev Bud deal on track despite profits slump
Published: 06 November, 2008
InBev has reported a third-quarter drop in profits of nearly 14% as the cost of making and packaging beer soars.
Read more...EU ruling puts low-alcohol wine on UK shelves
Published: 06 November, 2008
A new EU ruling will see more low alcohol wines on UK shelves.
Read more...CAMRA attacks Carlsberg's decision to close Leeds brewery
Published: 05 November, 2008
Beer consumer group the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has attacked the decision by Carlsberg to close it's Tetley Brewery in Leeds by 2011.
Read more...Government pledges £6 million to tackle alcohol mis-use
Published: 05 November, 2008
The government has announced details of a £6 million campaign to help problem drinkers.
Read more...Veuve Clicquot opens bar in Harrods
Published: 05 November, 2008
Veuve Clicquot is opening its first champagne bar and boutique at London's Harrods store.
Read more...Johnnie Walker ads scoop string of awards
Published: 05 November, 2008
Johnnie Walker has won a string of awards for a campaign that has helped boost global sales by 48% over the past eight years.
Read more...170 jobs to go as Carlsberg shuts brewery
Published: 05 November, 2008
Drinks giant Carlsberg is to close its 186 year-old brewery in Leeds with a loss of up to 170 jobs.
Read more...Martell gets modern makeover from Pernod
Published: 05 November, 2008
Pernod Ricard wants to "modernise" its French cognac brand Martell with the aide of a UK-wide ad campaign.
Read more...Diageo gives Baileys biggest ever ad push
Published: 05 November, 2008
Diageo is launching its biggest ever advertising campaign for Baileys this week, as it seeks to drive sales in the Christmas run-up.
Read more...S&N withdraws Miller Beer from UK market
Published: 04 November, 2008
Scottish & Newcastle (S&N) is to stop making Miller Beer in the UK and channel its efforts into boosting sales of Miller Genuine Draft.
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