30-Sep-2021 By Michelle Perrett
Tiny Rebel Brewery has discontinued four of its beer products – Bump ‘N’ Grind, Cherry Bomb, No Capes and Original Nuttah – after a ruling by the drinks watchdog The Portman Group.
13-Dec-2017 By James Beeson
Welsh Brewery Tiny Rebel has criticised a ruling by the Independent Complaints Panel of The Portman Group, which found its cans of Cwtch to be in breach of its Code of Practice.
18-Jan-2017 By Michelle Perrett
Recruitment is ongoing for the new chief executive of The Portman Group, following the departure of Henry Ashworth.
16-Jan-2015 By Mike Berry
The Portman Group has ruled that two producers of high-strength beer have breached alcohol responsibility rules.
28-Apr-2014 By Robyn Black
BrewDog has fallen foul of the Portman Group code again, this time for its 3.8% ABV Dead Pony Club beer.
03-Jun-2013 By Noli Dinkovski
The Portman Group is to clamp down on inappropriate marketing claims and give greater protection to under 18s in the latest edition of its marketing code.
Portman Group reissues retailer bulletin over Laverstoke
18-Apr-2013 By Michelle Perrett
The Portman Group has reissued a Retailer Alert Bulletin for Laverstoke Park Farm Ale and Lager which asks retailers not to place orders for these products in their current packaging after 17 May 2013.
22-Aug-2011 By John Harrington, M&C Report
Drinks companies will be asked to give annual updates on how they have complied with alcohol labelling commitments made with the Government. The...
12-Jul-2010 By Lesley Foottit
The Portman Group is offering free, interactive training for drinks suppliers to stay responsible when marketing alcohol through digital means. The...
BrewDog drops case against Portman Group
11-Feb-2009
BrewDog has scrapped plans to sue industry watchdog, the Portman Group, over comments made in its ruling banning the company's beer Speedball, it...
Portman Group attacks minimum pricing plan
11-Sep-2008
The Portman Group has spoken out against the Scottish government's proposals to introduce minimum pricing and ban off-sales to under 21s.The...
Super-strength lagers let off the hook
08-Jul-2008 By James Wilmore
A homeless charity's complaint that cans of super-strength lager encourage irresponsible drinking has been rejected by an independent panel. Thames...
Portman stops age cards
06-Sep-2007
The Portman Group is to stop issuing proof-of-age cards. Eighteen-year-olds will no longer be able to get the card from the end of September, but...
Portman Group calls time on PASS cards
04-Sep-2007
The Portman Group is to stop distributing proof-of-age cards due to the fall in demand. From the end of September 18 year-olds will no longer be able...
04-Sep-2007 By The PMA Team
The Portman Group to stop issuing Proof of Age Cards. 18 year-olds will no longer be able to get the Portman Group's Proof of Age Card from the end...
28-Aug-2007
Portman Group responds to watershed ad ban call from Alcohol Concern
05-Jun-2007 By Iain O'Neil
The Portman Group has backed the Government's Alcohol Strategy calling the initiatives 'important and positive'. Commenting on the next steps in the...
Alcohol advertising banned on children's sports kits
04-Jun-2007
Alcohol branding on children's replica sport shirts is to be banned under new marketing rules agreed by the drinks industry. This new restriction...
The Portman Group launches best practice guidelines
01-Jun-2007
The Portman Group has launched a set of best practice marketing guidelines for drinks producers. The guidelines cover a range of marketing topics...
Low level of complaints over drinks marketing, says Portman Group
30-Jan-2007
There were only eight complaints about irresponsible drinks marketing in 2006, says the latest report from The Portman Group. The drinks watchdog...
30-Jan-2007
The Portman Group says their advisory work with drinks companies is helping keep advertising complaints low.
The Portman Group launches awareness campaign
07-Nov-2006
The low number of complaints about the packaging and promotion of alcoholic drinks has prompted The Portman Group to launch an awareness campaign....
27-Apr-2006 By Iain O'Neil
Trade watchdog The Portman Group's Drinkaware trust launches its first advertising campaign targeted specifically at young male drinkers today.
Women urged to think before they drink
05-May-2005
Posters urging women to think before they drink too much are going up in more than 500 pub toilets this month.Drinks watchdog The Portman Group wants...
Code makers
25-Apr-2005
Adam Withrington reports on the Portman Group's Independent Complaints Panel.There were 33 comments on a story published on thePublican.com in...
Roxxoff backs off as watchdog forces name rethink
17-Nov-2004
The Portman Group is claiming victory in its battle against RTD brand Roxxoff.Plans to relaunch the product in Manchester were scuppered by a joint...
Portman Group strikes back at Charles Wells and Roxxoff
09-Nov-2004
The Portman Group has hit back at two drinks producers that have attempted to challenge its authority.Charles Wells, whose Muse "Sex on the Beach"...
The oldest trick in the book
01-Jul-2004
Energy 69 claims to 'ignite libidos', but how does it get away with it? Adam Withrington investigates.Using sex to sell your product is the oldest...
Portman Group issues code on promotions
16-Mar-2004
Promotions that encourage the purchase of more than two pints of beer could earn the wrath of The Portman Group.Some pub promotions have been...
Portman Group under fire again
03-Mar-2004
Two drinks companies have accused The Portman Group of double standards.Strelley Enterprises Ltd and Fun Drinks Ltd both had complaints upheld...
Portman Group slams new alcohol inhalation product
27-Nov-2003
The Portman Group has slammed a new invention that allows people to snort alcohol.The Alcohol With Out Liquid (AWOL) system mixes spirits with pure...
Portman signs two new partners in sensible drinking campaign
18-Nov-2003
The Portman Group has signed up two major new partners as part of their continuing promotion of sensible drinking.The drinks industry watchdog has...
Time called on Shag
06-Oct-2003
Drinkers will no longer be up for a Shag following the latest ruling by The Portman Group.The Portman Group's independent complaints panel has upheld...
Roxxoff fights back
28-Aug-2003
Sales of the controversial "Viagra pop" Roxxoff have been substantially held back after drinks watchdog the Portman Group attempted to block the...
Roxxoff defiant
31-Jul-2003
Owners of the controversial "Viagra pop" Roxxoff have ignored Portman Group warnings and gone ahead with the UK launch of the brand. The 5.4% abv...
Portman dumps randy' Roxxoff
03-Jul-2003
By Graham Stewart-Reed The Portman Group has banned Roxxoff, the fruit-flavoured vodka-based drink, because its name suggests an association with...
Portman Group questions government's stance on underage drinking
04-Jun-2003
The Portman Group has questioned the government's stance on underage drinking following a dramatic fall in prosecutions. Government figures, released...
34 Jean Coussins,
29-May-2003
director, Portman Group (34) The Portman Group is the social and moral voice of the drinks industry, helping to stave off Government intervention by...
Portman Group relaunches proof-of-age card
23-May-2003
The Portman Group has relaunched its proof-of-age card with a call for stronger enforcement of underage drinking laws.The new-look Portman Group card...
A watchdog with bite?
27-Jan-2003
Ben McFarland asks if The Portman Group is doing enough to guard the industry's reputation.At the end of last year, The Portman Group announced...
Websites offering fake proof-of-age cards shut down
02-Sep-2002
Licensees have welcomed news that two websites offering children fake proof-of-age cards have been raided and forced to close down.The sites,...
Portman Group denies corrupting Government over drink-drive limit
10-Jul-2002
The Portman Group has dismissed accusations that it corrupted the Government by convincing officials not to lower the drink-drive limit.Ministers...
Portman Group: Alcohol-related crime figures 'meaningless'
07-Mar-2002
The Home Office and the police have been strongly criticised for quoting inaccurate and misleading crime figures on alcohol-related disorder in...
Hitting the target?
04-Apr-2001
A report claiming drinks adverts are targeted at children is another blow to the tradeThe trade has dismissed a new report sponsored by The UK...
Trade hits out at binge claim
19-Mar-2001
The drinks industry has hit back at accusations that it actively encourages irresponsible consumption of alcohol by promoting reckless drinking...
