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GH Mumm and Perrier-Jouet describe Champagne harvest as 'unprecedented'

Published:  22 September, 2011

GH Mumm and Perrier-Jouet have described this year's Champagne harvest as "unprecedented" - given an early harvest and erratic weather patterns.

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Sterling rocky as quantitative easing looks likely

Published:  22 September, 2011

Sterling had a rocky day yesterday after the Bank of England minutes showed policymakers leaning towards another round of quantitative easing.

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Scottish supermarkets face extra tax on selling alcohol

Published:  22 September, 2011

Plans to hike business rates for major retailers of alcohol and tobacco in Scotland could see supermarkets pay around £110 million in tax over the next three years.

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TFWA video: Day two, flavoured vs pure spirits

Published:  22 September, 2011

At day two of TFWA 2011 in Cannes, Harpers catches up with drinks company bosses on consumer preferences for flavoured spirits versus pure ones.

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Turning Leaf targets impulse retailers

Published:  21 September, 2011

Californian wine brand Turning Leaf is inviting retailers to design and build the most visually eye catching display in-store to be in with a chance of winning a share of £5,000.

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Unveiled - New Wave Spanish Wine Awards 2011

Published:  21 September, 2011

A team of judges assembled by Tim Atkin MW, have chosen a list of trophy winners for the New Wave Spanish Wine Awards 2011.

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Foster's accepts SABMiller takeover bid

Published:  21 September, 2011

SABMiller has raised its takeover bid to Foster's which has won the backing of the Australian firm's board, a week after its offer of $4.90 was rejected.

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Campo Viejo goes 'Live Uncorked'

Published:  21 September, 2011

Pernod Ricard owned, Campo Viejo, is to launch its first heavyweight print advertising campaign for three years, ahead of the Christmas period.

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UK drinks trade streets ahead on digital marketing

Published:  21 September, 2011

European and the American drinks producers are looking to the UK for help implementing new global digital marketing guidelines.

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Cape Wine Exporters buys Mount Rozier land and brand

Published:  21 September, 2011

Cape Wine Exporters, has bought Mount Rozier land and brand which it will launch in the UK in 2012, through Bibendum.

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Sterling regains ground against dollar

Published:  21 September, 2011

Sterling was up 0.1% versus the US dollar yesterday regaining ground from Monday's eight month low of $1.563/£1.

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Novus invests £2m in former Balls Brothers sites

Published:  20 September, 2011

Novus Leisure, new owners of the Balls Brothers sites, has invested £2 million in bringing the wine bars up to date ? resulting in a 30% boost to like for like sales in the recently acquired estate.

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Multi-million dollar global investment for Tullamore Dew

Published:  20 September, 2011

Irish whiskey brand Tullamore Dew has received a multi-million dollar investment worldwide - inlcuding new packaging, and ad campaign.

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Sterling strengthens due to property market push

Published:  20 September, 2011

Sterling strengthened for a second day against the euro after data from property website, Rightmove showed 0.7% increase in house values for September.

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Grey Goose and Virgin Atlantic create Heathrow Airport bar

Published:  20 September, 2011

Grey Goose vodka and Virgin Atlantic have teamed up to create an airport bar - the Grey Goose Loft at the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse at London Heathrow.

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Domino's partners Virgin in food and wine matching deal

Published:  20 September, 2011

Domino's Pizza, has teamed up with Virgin Wines to offer customers food and wine matching in the comfort of their own homes.

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Henry Ashworth replaces David Poley as chief executive officer, Portman Group

Published:  19 September, 2011

Henry Ashworth has been appointed as chief executive of the Portman Group, he replaces David Poley who is leaving the alcohol industry after a career spanning nearly fifteen years.

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New boss for drinks watchdog joins from government's 'nudge' team

Published:  19 September, 2011

The Portman Group's new chief executive Henry Ashworth is moving across from Cabinet Office's nudge team - where he led health policy.

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AFWS calls for entries to 2011 Food & Beverage Challenge

Published:  19 September, 2011

The Academy of Food and Wine Service AFWS,  is calling for chef and front of house entries to enter its AFWS Food & Beverage (FaB) Challenge 2011.

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Russian Standard vodka moves to Whyte & Mackay

Published:  19 September, 2011

Whyte & Mackay has taken over the distribution of Russian Standard vodka from First Drinks Brands.
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