Drinks

Brakspear breaks sales record

29-Mar-2001

Regional brewer WH Brakspear is celebrating its best results for 220 years, including a continuing increase in sales of cask beer.The Oxfordshire...

Duty free ale a hit

29-Mar-2001

The Budget may be over but East Midlands-based independent pub operator Tynemill has kept the issue of beer duty in the spotlight.Tynemill...

Maxxium becomes world's third biggest drinks supplier

28-Mar-2001

Maxxium, the marketing and distribution company has taken on board a fourth partner, Sweden's Vin & Sprit (V&S), to become the world's third...

New line-up of directors at Interbrew

27-Mar-2001

Interbrew has aimed for continuity in its new line-up of directors heading its UK brewing arm.A revamped 10-strong team, including new managing...

Brands change hands after acquisition of Seagram Drinks

26-Mar-2001

Drinks brands are changing hands as the dust settles from Pernod Ricard and Diageo's acquisition of Seagram Drinks.Pernod Ricard and Diageo said they...

Scientists put an end to 'bad pints'

23-Mar-2001

The proverbial "bad pint" could be a thing of the past thanks to Scottish scientists who have secured a £30,000 grant as part of a major EU research...

Shepherd Neame makes most of 'Bottle of Britain' campaign

23-Mar-2001

Shepherd Neame is making the most of its controversial Spitfire Ale "Bottle of Britain" advertising campaign - by selling beach towels and posters...

Full-pint protesters head to Number 10

23-Mar-2001

McMullen's brewery takes the trade's fight to Downing StreetThe trade took its protests over plans for a compulsory 100 per cent liquid pint to the...

York Brewery gets round delivery problems from traffic restrictions

23-Mar-2001

The York Brewery has come up with a novel way of beating delivery problems caused by traffic restrictions in the city.Licensee James Butler, who runs...

Cask Marque: campaigning to improve cask ale quality

22-Mar-2001

Early in 2001, Cask Marque launched the latest phase of its campaign to return cask ale sales to growth. This plan of action should improve beer...

Sherry bleurgh?

19-Mar-2001

Is sherry set for an on-trade revival? Or will it always be consigned to Auntie's drinks cabinet? Ben McFarland talks to the major players.It's been...

Fuller's invests in £1m cask line

19-Mar-2001

London brewer Fuller's has stepped up its advertising spend and invested almost £1million in a new cask racking line as it attempts to maintain the...

C-T continues sports sponorships for flagship brands

19-Mar-2001

Carlsberg-Tetley has announced plans to continue its long association with sports sponsorship for both its flagship brands.In addition to its...

Fuller's invests in £1m cask line

19-Mar-2001

London brewer Fuller's has stepped up its advertising spend and invested almost £1million in a new cask racking line as it attempts to maintain the...

UDV embarks on £1.4m perfect serve initiative

19-Mar-2001

The UK's biggest drinks company United Distillers and Vintners, UDV, has embarked on a £1.4million perfect serve initiative aimed at raising spirits...