Budget bytes
CHANCELLOR George Osborne confirmed plans to scrap the alcohol duty escalator in last month’s Budget, meaning wine duty is set to rise by RPI...
Highland Spring retains ‘superbrand’ status
SCOTTISH mineral water brand Highland Spring has been awarded ‘superbrand’ status for the eighth year running.
The Centre for Brand Analysis (TCBA) survey, first published...
Two more join Briska cider family
THE firm behind Swedish cider brand Briska has added two new variants to its range.
Briska’s new Wild Strawberry and Woodland Fruits flavours are currently...
Record turnout for supplier
WHOLESALER Matthew Clark claims to have attracted a record number of visitors to a recent tasting event in Edinburgh.
As well as showcasing the...
New Smirnoff promo activity
DIAGEO is aiming to increase publicans’ loyalty to its Smirnoff vodka brand through a new on-trade promotion.
The campaign, which is set to run throughout...
New look for Fish Hoek
SOUTH African wine brand Fish Hoek has been given a makeover which includes a refresh of its fish motif logo and a revamped label.
The...
Expansion for Mateus range
SOGRAPES, the firm behind Portuguese wine brand Mateus, has expanded its UK portfolio with the launch of the Mateus Expressions range.
A combination of the...
Brewers put quality ahead of ‘category’
Great taste named the key to success in year with bumper beer potential
BETWEEN the big brands, world beers and the emerging craft beer segment,...
A big year for world beer
Research identifies a positive outlook for the category in the on-trade
WORLD beer continues to provide a major opportunity for licensees in 2014, according...
Brewer makes a spirited move
Heineken looks to expand its customer base with new beers
DUTCH brewer Heineken will expand its portfolio of beers this month with additions to its...
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