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Pernod targets Allied's number two spot in world league of drinks giants

05-Feb-2001

France's Pernod Ricard has pledged to knock Britain's Allied Domecq off the number two spot in the world league of drinks giants "relatively...

InnSpired to grow northern presence

05-Feb-2001

InnSpired Group is preparing to strengthen its presence outside of its native South West after buying a package from a leading northern...

Pubwatch may be hit by Orange pager death

05-Feb-2001

News that mobile phone operator Orange is switching off all 30,000 of its pagers could hit Pubwatch schemes.Many Pubwatch schemes rely on a network...

Greene King beers bring a boost to profits

05-Feb-2001

Drinkers are helping to boost profits for Greene King by increasingly turning to Old Speckled Hen, Abbot Ale and IPA.Sales of the Suffolk brewer's...

PPL set for crackdown on music quizzes

05-Feb-2001

Music licensing authority PPL (Phonographic Performance Limited) is set to crack down on pub quizzes.It could mean hefty fines for hundreds of...

Enterprise disposals to raise pub quality

05-Feb-2001

Enterprise Inns has begun marketing 176 pubs stretching from Newcastle to Devon as part of its drive to improve the quality of its estate.The...

Net advantage for modern pub food

31-Jan-2001

There is certainly something fishy about the modern pub food trade. Seafood is becoming a menu staple as publicans discover how they can turn this...

Out of its league...

29-Jan-2001

This season will be the last FA Carling Premier League after the drinks giant pulled the plug on its sponsorship. Ben McFarland looks at the reasons...

Quarter of public never goes to pub

29-Jan-2001

More people are drinking in pubs and bars, but there is still a lot of work to be done if the trade is to make the most of the available...

Full pint law may finish handpumps

29-Jan-2001

Trade leaders have warned that government proposals to force licensees to serve a 100 per cent liquid pint could mean the end of the traditional...

MPs back bid to introduce further regulations on smoking in pubs

29-Jan-2001

Over 130 MPs have signed an Early Day Motion (EDM) asking ministers to introduce further regulations on smoking in pubs.The motion, tabled by MP...

Belfast operators latest to be fined by Sky for not having agreement

29-Jan-2001

Two Belfast pub operators have become the latest to be fined for screening Sky matches without a commercial viewing agreement.Solicitors acting for...

Have the medics gone mad? Alcohol (in moderation) is good for you

22-Jan-2001

A recent report has suggested that moderate alcohol consumption can be a health benefit. Have the medics gone mad? Ben McFarland investigates the...

Full pint law faces the axe

22-Jan-2001

Plans for a law forcing licensees to serve a 100 per cent liquid pint could be scrapped following objections by a government watchdog.Insiders have...

Azkoyen launches M02 coffee grinder

15-Jan-2001

The Azkoyen M-02 automatic coffee grinder will be launched at the Hospitality Week exhibition in London this month (22-25 January).According to...

London Underground downs Spitfire ads

08-Jan-2001

London Underground has ordered the removal of advertising for Spitfire ale following complaints from German tourists.The latest £250,000 phase of...

VK Vodka and Energy Mix is first to fall foul of code of practice

08-Jan-2001

VK Vodka and Energy Mix is the first alcoholic energy drink to breach new rules in The Portman Group's code of practice.The watchdog's code,...

Q&A: What are the rules about labelling GM food on menus?

05-Jan-2001

I have heard a lot about GM foods lately. I understand there are some regulations in place in respect of providing information on menus. Is this...

Shepherd Neame guns for laughs with Spitfire ads

11-Dec-2000

Britain's oldest brewer Shepherd Neame is set to raise eyebrows as well as smiles, after it launched the latest phase of its Spitfire Premium Ale...

S&N denies rumours of new brands launch

11-Dec-2000

Scottish & Newcastle, the holding company of the UK's largest brewer, Scottish Courage, has denied media reports that it is on the verge of...

Tango launches new £5m ad campaign

11-Dec-2000

Britvic Soft Drinks' Tango brand has continued its association with eccentric and quirky advertisements with the launch of a new £5million TV...

Cider: a comeback on the way?

11-Dec-2000

There's much more to cider than most customers see behind the bar but the drink is facing a difficult fight.Sitting comfortably? Then I'll begin. The...

Trade welcomes OFT investigation into Sky's commercial activity

11-Dec-2000

Trade leaders have welcomed a new inquiry into Sky TV's commercial activities launched by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT). The OFT has shifted the...

Regulations to end sale of short pints

11-Dec-2000

Pubs will have to serve a full liquid pint under new regulations to be passed by Easter 2001. While the trade will be given two years to phase in...

PM asked to back smoking in workplace bid

11-Dec-2000

The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has written to the Prime Minister urging him to back plans for an Approved Code of Practice...

Guinness embarks on massive on-line investment

06-Dec-2000

Guinness GB has embarked on a massive £1million on-line investment as part of the brand's wide-ranging marketing campaign aimed at tapping into...

Lovely bubbly

04-Dec-2000

Left with a glut of post-millennium champagne, producers are taking their product to a new audienceLest we forget, the season to be jolly is fast...

Eight Ball lager is coming on strong

04-Dec-2000

London-based drinks company, Layman Brands, has announced the launch of Eight Ball, a bottled lager with an ABV of eight per cent.Heralded as the...

After-work drinks bring stress relief

04-Dec-2000

The traditional Friday evening after-work drink is one of the best ways to relieve stress after a hard week, according to new research for the...

Pubcos join forces to save one of the North East's oldest beers

04-Dec-2000

Pubmaster, Enterprise Inns and Scottish & Newcastle Retail have become the first groups to help two former Vaux Brewery directors to save one of...

Threat of fines for serving underage drinkers prompts call to educate public

04-Dec-2000

Pub staff who serve alcohol to underage drinkers can be fined up to £1,000 under new laws.Industry watchdog The Portman Group is now calling for...

Bacardi Limón heads to UK

27-Nov-2000

Bacardi-Martini has announced the introduction of a new flavour to its Bacardi Rum range and unveiled an extensive pre-Christmas advertising...

Morgan's Spiced Gold launched in Scotland

27-Nov-2000

Morgan's Spiced is looking to capitalise on its strength in Scotland with the introduction of a new premium packaged spirit into the Edinburgh drinks...

It's crunch time for snacks

27-Nov-2000

There is a snack out there suitable for everyone - it's just a matter of spotting it behind the barI fear that confidence in this great country of...

Profits rise enables Burtonwood to make "substantial acquisitions

27-Nov-2000

Pub operator Burtonwood Brewery is in a position to make "substantial acquisitions" after revealing another rise in profits.Chairman Graeme...

Pubs miss out on millions by not catering for disabled

27-Nov-2000

Pubs are missing out on millions of pounds worth of trade by failing to cater for disabled customers. Speaking at The Publican Conference, Phil...

Thwaites ales are due south

26-Nov-2000

Daniel Thwaites has expanded its range of cask ales with the release of a new beer targeted at drinkers in the south of England.Thwaites Reward,...

Size is everything for Jacob's Creek

20-Nov-2000

It seems that small is beautiful in the world of wine. Jacob's Creek is the latest wine brand to expand its on-trade portfolio with the introduction...

Return of the Judderman

20-Nov-2000

The Judderman is returning to terrify TV viewers nationwide as part of a new Metz Christmas advertising campaign.The sinister-looking puppets, last...

Guinness ads give a boost to bottles

20-Nov-2000

Guinness GB has announced new advertising and promotional activity in support of its Guinness Draught in a Bottle brand.As part of a £5million...

The call of nature - time for brewers to go organic?

20-Nov-2000

With growing consumer concern over food safety, is now the right time for brewers and pubs to be going organic?Ten years ago, consumption of organic...

Report advises improved quality will halt slowing beer sales

20-Nov-2000

Licensees must improve the quality and selection of beer on offer in their pubs to survive in an increasingly competitive market, according to a new...

Cat with Latin spirit

13-Nov-2000

Leading premium-packaged spirit Bacardi Breezer has unveiled the latest instalment of its "There's Latin Spirit in Everyone" advertising campaign....

UDV unleashes its seasonal offensive

13-Nov-2000

UDV has unveiled new marketing campaigns and on-trade initiatives for its leading brands in the run-up to Christmas and the New Year.In an attempt to...

The pour seasons - seasonal and commemorative ales

13-Nov-2000

Seasonal and commemorative brews could be the way to bring cask ales to a new generation of drinkersBack in the olden days when everything was black...

Bubbly goes flat as warehouse try to off-load left-over millennium champagne

13-Nov-2000

The champagne bubble appears to have burst, with prices tumbling as suppliers try to offload stocks which have been sitting in warehouses since...

We're going soft

06-Nov-2000

Marketing chiefs say a little creative thinking can go a long way in boosting soft drinks salesSoft drinks are big business. They are a major area of...