Hardys & Hansons rides just below all-time peak
03-Apr-2003
For a share to be riding a few notches from its all-time peak is an outstanding endorsement of its investment appeal. Indeed, in these days of...
Swedish cider maker Kopparbergs is launching its range of fl
03-Apr-2003
Kopparbergs cider is being promoted as "a natural alternative to beer, wine and spirits for the happy-go-lucky punter". Kopparbergs is sold in more...
The great outdoors
03-Apr-2003
As the days lengthen and our thoughts turn in the direction of the beer garden, now is as good a time as any to consider which wines to offer those...
Pub trade adds its Signature to new Stowells wine range
03-Apr-2003
Stowells is launching a new presentation of red and white wines that exclusively target the on-trade. The Stowells Signature range is aimed at the...
Moorhouse's is revamping the image of its range of beers. Th
27-Mar-2003
Initially, the rebranding will concentrate on the brewer's four core award-winning beers Black Cat, Pendle Witches Brew, Pride of Pendle, and...
Espresso machines
27-Mar-2003
There are four principal types of machines piston, semi-automatic, fully automatic, and super automatic. PISTON is the classic espresso machine....
Craftsmanship of Cognac sets
27-Mar-2003
it up as a connoisseurs' delight Cognac is one of the world's most exciting and versatile spirits. Rarely has distilled wine been turned into such a...
Beverage Brands turns to pub loos to promote WKD
27-Mar-2003
By Claire Hu Beverage Brands UK hopes to raise the profile of WKD in an overcrowded RTD market with a £24m advertising campaign in 2003. As part of...
'Viagrapops' rumours a smokescreen for Roxoff
25-Mar-2003
Lock up your daughters! Rumour has it that a new breed of libido boosting drinks is poised to infiltrate the nation's pubs and bars this summer.If...
Britvic report shows growth in soft drinks category
25-Mar-2003
The soft drinks category grew by three per cent last year, ahead of both beer and cider, according to the Soft Drinks Category report, published by...
S&N Retail boss 'no' to chief executive race
24-Mar-2003
Scottish & Newcastle Retail boss Bob Ivell has ruled himself out in the race for the top job at S&N.The company is searching for a...
E&J Gallo trials screwcap wine bottle closure
21-Mar-2003
One of the UK's leading wine brands is making a switch from cork closure to screwcap in an attempt to eradicate the problem of tainted wines.In a...
Short pint report triggers trade backlash
20-Mar-2003
Accusations that pubs are ripping off customers by serving short pints has sparked outrage from the trade.A new report published this week by the...
Blossom Hill boosts portfolio with two new dual additions
20-Mar-2003
The best-selling wine in Britain last year, Blossom Hill, has launched two new dual varietals to its branded portfolio Chardonnay Colombard and...
GBL fights Bacardi for 'Coast' trademark
18-Mar-2003
GBL International has attempted to steal Bacardi-Martini's thunder by brewing up a storm in the fledgling flavoured sparkling wine sector.Steve...
Cariel Vanilla Vodka hits style bars
14-Mar-2003
Facile & Co, the Swedish drinks company behind boutique spirits such as Seriously vodka, Seriously pinky and Imagin gin, has launched a new...
Where it went wrong for beer
13-Mar-2003
There was a fascinating debate last week in the pages of The Guardian over which wine to drink with a dish of lentils. The paper's wine writer,...
Czech mate
13-Mar-2003
BUDWEISER BUDVAR: Budvar is pursuing a targeted approach to getting consumers hooked on its famous Czech lager. Last year, it announced sponsorship...
Carling ad backed by ASA ruling
12-Mar-2003
A raunchy cinema commercial for Carling lager is not lewd or offensive to over 15s, according to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).In the...
Holsten rolls out niche beer
10-Mar-2003
Holsten UK has conducted in-depth research into the burgeoning speciality beer sector to coincide with the launch of its German wheat beer,...
Brakspear site debate hots up
06-Mar-2003
by Claire Hu The closure of Brakspear's brewery in Henley-on-Thames at the end of last year left many locals feeling resentful. Yet the row over the...
Horsley and Newell buy Butcombe
06-Mar-2003
Former Beer Seller bosses Guy Newell and Paul Horsley have bought Butcombe Brewery from its 70-year-old founder Simon Whitmore for an undisclosed...
Ushers Best Bitter is going home. It is being transferred fr
06-Mar-2003
Thomas Hardy has been brewing Ushers Best for Refresh since 1999 when the Ushers Brewery in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, closed following InnSpired's...
The core business
05-Mar-2003
Heavy discounting and PPSs have hit cider hard, but the core players are pulling out the stops to make the future of the apple big. By Ben...
The Swan flies high to land top Camra award
27-Feb-2003
by MA Reporter The Swan, in Little Totham, Essex, has been named Camra's National Pub of the Year. The prestigious award coincides with the group's...
Great value Portuguese wine is about to get a major boost
27-Feb-2003
Portugal offers the best value-for-money wines in Europe. They are so understated. Yet, after a little homework, stunning fruity reds and delightful...
Hits and misses for Diageo RTDs
27-Feb-2003
by The PMA Team Sales of Gordon's Edge, the RTD launched by Diageo last May,have been "disappointing" with 200,000 cases sold in the UK in its first...
New 5% Heineken is up and running
27-Feb-2003
The new premium draught Heineken began appearing on the bar counters of scores of pubs on Monday. Heineken has replaced its long-established Cold...
Irish brew is hot stuff
26-Feb-2003
There's more than meets the Isle when it comes to St Patrick's Day drinks. Ben McFarland looks at alternatives to traditional stouts.It might only be...
MP urges government to help brewers promote beer
25-Feb-2003
The MP for Burton-on-Trent, widely regarded as the spiritual home of brewing, has called on the government to give the beer industry greater...
Fight over the 'Bud' trademark finally comes to an end
24-Feb-2003
The battle between Anheuser-Busch and Czech brewer Budejovicky Budvar over the ownership of the "Bud" trademark has finally been brought to an end in...
WKD's 'anti-gay' ad banned by ITC
21-Feb-2003
WKD has had its knuckles rapped by the Independent Television Commission (ITC) after viewers complained one of its adverts was homophobic, offensive...
SWOT's brewing?
20-Feb-2003
The following article is brought to you by Coors Brewers.Knowing who your customers are is the key to successThe key to successful retailing today is...
W&D ABANDONS full pint cause
20-Feb-2003
by Tony Halstead Wolverhampton & Dudley has scrapped its 30-year commitment to the full pint. The move is being seen as a major blow in the fight...
Spirits groups appeal to Chancellor for duty reduction
17-Feb-2003
The UK spirits industry has kick-started pre-Budget negotiations by calling for a reduction in duty rates.Both the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA)...
Thwaites initiative
13-Feb-2003
Lancashire brewer Daniel Thwaites has announced a series of operating changes designed to increase the company's business performance on the national...
Beer tie test case in High Court
13-Feb-2003
A long-running test case over whether an Inntrepreneur beer tie breaches European law is being heard in the High Court. Staines landlord Bernard...
Martell puts cash on the National
13-Feb-2003
Martell is set to crack the whip in the cognac category by maximising its £2m sponsorship of the Grand National.The brand has lent its name to the...
Bulmers chief Templeman in line for £2.5m
13-Feb-2003
Newly-appointed Bulmers chief Miles Templeman could make more than £2.5m if he succeeds in turning round the struggling cider maker.The former...
The enduring appeal of port
13-Feb-2003
It was Samuel Johnson who quipped that Claret was the liquor for boys but Port was the choice for men. Today this politically incorrect remark makes...
Coors happy with low-growth Bass
13-Feb-2003
by Mike Bennett Coors a year on from taking over the old Bass beer empire admitted it had only grown its sales by a "low, single-digit"...
Shocktail to call the shots
12-Feb-2003
After Shock is looking to diversify from the down-in-one sector with the launch of a range of "shooter cocktails". The cinnamon-flavoured brand, a...
Bulmers appoints new finance chief
10-Feb-2003
HP Bulmer, the troubled cidermaker currently up for sale, has appointed a new finance director.The company's parlous financial state makes the job...
Hot or Not?
07-Feb-2003
Which drinks will be doing the moving and shaking in 2003 and which ones will be standing still? Ben McFarland gets his crystal ball out.While it is...
Bulmers director 'in talks' over MBO of The Beer Seller
07-Feb-2003
Bulmers director Jean-Francois Jamet is believed to be in talks to lead a management buy-out of The Beer Seller, Bulmers' independent distribution...
GBL pops open flavoured bubbly
07-Feb-2003
A new range of flavoured sparkling wines has been uncorked by ready-to-drink (RTD) specialist GBL International.Cavela, available in a 200ml...
S&N a step closer to finding new executive chairman
07-Feb-2003
Scottish & Newcastle is thought to be a step closer to finding a successor to Sir Brian Stewart, its executive chairman.Mr Stewart is due to...
Brewer Gale's is now Brimming with confidence
06-Feb-2003
Hampshire brewer George Gale & Co has appointed a new chairman to head its estate of 100-plus pubs in Hampshire, Surrey, Sussex, Berkshire and...
Red Stripe given major boost by Bedford brewer
04-Feb-2003
Regional brewer Charles Wells has unveiled a £2.7m campaign aimed at resuscitating its newly acquired Red Stripe brand.The Bedford-based brewer is...
ASA rebuffs Stella over ad complaint
31-Jan-2003
Interbrew UK has been dealt a blow by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) after it endorsed an advert that ridiculed the "Reassuringly...
