THE firm behind Grey Goose is looking to reposition the French vodka brand through the launch of a new campaign celebrating excellence in food and drink.

French vodka aims to show it’s got good taste

THE firm behind Grey Goose is looking to reposition the French vodka brand through the launch of a new campaign celebrating excellence in food...
Laphroaig’s fan base provides inspiration for packaging revamp

Islay single malt debuts new look

Laphroaig’s fan base provides inspiration for packaging revamp NEW-look packaging has been launched for Islay single malt whisky Laphroaig. The new design includes a revamped...
The Vintage in Leith only stocks craft beers and offers a two-thirds of a pint, or ‘schooner’, measure.

Bars walk the craft beer path

Operators swap macro for micro as category growth continues CRAFT beer is booming – and it seems the growth has prompted some operators to shift...
Gin benefits as interest in provenance grows

Gin benefits as interest in provenance grows

Versatility and local ingredients put spirit back on the cocktail menu GROWING consumer interest in the quality and provenance of food and drink seems to...
• Training, presentation and cellar management are all key to draught beer sales, say brewers.

Beer on tap the point of a pub

Draught gives on-trade the edge, brewers say DRAUGHT beer remains a vital part of the sales mix for pubs, giving the on-trade a key point...
BULMERS cider is the focus of a new ad campaign in the run-up to summer

Let the good times roll

BULMERS cider is the focus of a new ad campaign in the run-up to summer. Featuring the new Bold Black Cherry and Pressed Red Grape...
Flavour of summer from Pimm’s

Flavour of summer from Pimm’s

THE Pimm’s range has been expanded with the addition of a new special edition flavour for summer. The new Blackberry and Elderflower variant is...
Distiller seeks tales of the sea

Distiller seeks tales of the sea

Label design competition to raise funds for The Fisherman’s Mission BURN Stewart Distillers is aiming to raise money for charity through a new graphic design...
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Rum firm leaves expensive legacy

ANGOSTURA has launched what it claims is the most expensive rum currently available in the UK. Valued at US $25,000 per 500ml decanter, Legacy...
Beer blues after a long winter

Beer blues after a long winter

Sales down in first quarter, with on-trade seeing biggest drop ALONG winter contributed to a drop in on-trade beer sales at the beginning of the...

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