InBev launches price-marked promotion across key brandsPublished: 12 August, 2008InBev UK is launching price-marked promotional packs on key brands including Stella Artois, Beck's and Tennent's Lager in the wholesale channel.
(Page 61: 155 words) - Constellation takes the shuttle for innovation in Hardys rangePublished: 12 August, 2008
Two new Hardys products have been launched as part of Constellation's £12m investment in the brand this year.
(Page 61: 160 words) - Tsingtao launches search for UK's best Chinese restaurantPublished: 12 August, 2008
Drinks manufacturer and distributor Halewood International has teamed up with TV celebrity chef Ed Baines to launch a campaign to find the UK's best Chinese restaurant as part of its support programme for Chinese beer brand Tsingtao.
(Page 61: 146 words) - Merrydown recruits brand ambassadorsPublished: 12 August, 2008
Consumers who have contacted Merrydown to say how much they enjoyed its ciders are being invited to become "ambassadors" for the brand, arranging cider and food tastings with friends and relatives and giving their feedback to Merrydown.
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New rum cocktails to serve over icePublished: 17 July, 2008TibuRon, a new range of rum-based batidas (cocktails), has been launched and has already won listings in Budgens and Londis.
(Page 53: 88 words) - Old Rascal returns for Thatchers CiderPublished: 17 July, 2008
Thatchers Cider is re-launching one of its original ciders, Old Rascal.
(Page 53: 100 words) - Premium wine brand Fish Hoek is introduced by ConstellationPublished: 17 July, 2008
Constellation Europe has announced the nationwide launch of premium South African brand, Fish Hoek, a range of six single grape varietal wines.
(Page 53: 120 words) - Freixenet sets up a task force to redesign livery of Cordon NegroPublished: 17 July, 2008
Freixenet has re-launched its Cordon Negro cava, with newly designed livery. In addition, Freixenet Rosado has been renamed Cordon Rosado and, along with Carta Nevada, also has a new look livery.
(Page 53: 116 words) - Maxxium unveils Blackcurrent Sourz flavour and updated logoPublished: 17 July, 2008
Maxxium UK is investing £4m to reposition Sourz as a modern mixable spirit and broaden its appeal among target consumers.
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Blue makeover for Vladivar packagingPublished: 18 June, 2008Vladivar has unveiled a new look intended to give it differentiation and greater on-shelf presence in the expanding vodka market.
(Page 57: 94 words) - Wine company caters for people seeking a drink with a lower ABVPublished: 18 June, 2008
ZGM, the international wine producer, is launching a new branded range of premium wine-based fizzes, spritzers and coolers, designed to fit with modern consumer lifestyles.
(Page 57: 174 words) - Pulse aims to stand out with new designPublished: 18 June, 2008
Pulse, the strong white cider, has been given a packaging re-design intended to give the brand greater shelf standout and a more modern feel.
(Page 57: 81 words) - San Miguel introduces 660ml variant to replace one litre bottlePublished: 18 June, 2008
Scottish and Newcastle UK (S&N UK) has launched a new SKU for San Miguel aimed at bringing the brand's portfolio up-to-date with consumer demand and market trends.
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Will Government proposals to ban the display of tobacco in retail premises damage the wholesale sector?
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