Whisky industry sets up task force to target hijacks
11-Dec-2001
The whisky industry has set up a special task force aimed at calling a halt to the number of losses caused by delivery truck hijacks each year. For...
Interbrew heads for court over SAB leak
07-Dec-2001
Interbrew has launched criminal proceedings for the theft and falsification of documents, after leaked papers suggested the Stella Artois maker was...
The secret of Brakspear's success
05-Dec-2001
Brakspear has quickly established itself as the country's premier brewer of organic beers. Phil Mellows investigates the reasons behind its...
Beverage Brands ditches VR declaring FABs have "run out of steam
05-Dec-2001
Sector has run out of steam, says Beverage BrandsFlavoured alcoholic beverage (FAB) specialist Beverage Brands has pulled its Vodka Reaction (VR)...
Coffee champion misses out on best cup of coffee hat-trick
05-Dec-2001
Publican Thomas Polti has narrowly missed out on a hat-trick of wins in a national competition to find out who makes Britain's best cup of...
Interbrew holds back from SAB
04-Dec-2001
Interbrew, maker of Stella Artois, has said it does not intend to make an immediate bid for SAB.But the Belgian Brewer refused to rule out a takeover...
Full pint back on the agenda
29-Nov-2001
Trade reacts angrily to MP proposal to target short beer measuresMPs have launched a controversial campaign to stop pubs serving less than a full...
Marketing your wine offering
27-Nov-2001
Although pub wine sales are increasing overall, it is still necessary to let customers know that your venue takes wine seriously. John Porter looks...
C-T attacked over Wrexham closure
27-Nov-2001
Welsh MP tables motion for boycott of brewing giant's productsA Welsh MP is calling on licensees to boycott Carlsberg-Tetley (C-T) products as part...
Report says beer quality is paramount
23-Nov-2001
Consumers are far more concerned about the quality of the beer they drink than they are about the ownership of the brewery or the pub it came from,...
Dark spirits - the history of whisky, rum and brandy
22-Nov-2001
While vodka has overtaken whisky as the pub trade's best-selling spirit, there is still plenty of life left in the dark spirits category. John Porter...
Can brand owners halt the Scotch whisky decline by attracting younger drinkers?
21-Nov-2001
Scotch whisky sales are in steady decline but the brand owners are pulling out all the stops to attract the younger drinker. Ben McFarland...
Safe food storage
21-Nov-2001
Storage is one of the most likely places for food contamination to occur - and environmental health officers will pay close attention to the way food...
What's next for brewers when premium lagers become mainstream?
14-Nov-2001
With premium lagers becoming mainstream, brewers have recognised a demand for newer speciality beers. Ben McFarland reportsIt's been several years...
Get ready to rumble - rum returns as a firm favourite
07-Nov-2001
With spirit drinkers becoming more educated rum is becoming a firm favourite again. Ben McFarland investigates by sampling a 'tot' or two There are...
Carlsberg-Tetley to launch Euro guest lagers
07-Nov-2001
C-T goes European to introduce premium beer programme in UKCarlsberg-Tetley (C-T) has made its first sortie into the UK's burgeoning premium...
Safe food handling
06-Nov-2001
Although figures show that pub caterers seem to be understanding the need for higher food hygiene standards, the Food Safety Agency says there is...
Britvic sale scrapped
06-Nov-2001
Britvic has been withdrawn from auction after owners Britannia and PepsiCo refused to agree any of the tabled offers. The soft drinks business, which...
Wine on the internet
02-Nov-2001
Wine trading on the web has so far failed to excite the majority of the pub trade - but the internet may still have something to tempt licensees who...
Diageo set to drop Malibu to save deal
01-Nov-2001
Drinks company likely to off-load spirit to comply with rulingIt is believed Diageo will off-load Malibu in favour of Captain Morgan in order to buy...
Ridley's modernises portfolio with new look and logo
31-Oct-2001
Ridley's has given its entire brand portfolio a new look and introduced a fresh corporate image in an effort to boost national recognition of its...
Belgium's a Euro star
31-Oct-2001
Belgium brewer Interbrew is committed to raising beer quality in the UK.Ben McFarland went to Brussels to see if he could learn a thing or twoSales...
SAB enters Indian beer market with two acquisitions
31-Oct-2001
South African Breweries (SAB), which acquired two Indian brewers as part of a push into the nation's young beer market, says that it aims to build a...
Famous Grouse scotches rivals as popular choice
31-Oct-2001
Almost one in three blended drams poured in the British on-trade is The Famous Grouse, according to the latest figures from AC Nielsen.Following a...
Champagne
29-Oct-2001
Over-estimates of the amount of champagne that would be drunk on Millennium night has meant that there are bargain bubblies available - so why not...
Interbrew wins EC go-ahead for acquisition of Beck's
26-Oct-2001
Belgian beer giant Interbrew has won the European Commission's approval for its £1.2bn cash acquisition of Beck's.The EU had expressed concerns over...
S&N sells 456 pubs to Royal Bank of Scotland for £260m
26-Oct-2001
Scottish & Newcastle has sold 456 of its leased pubs to Royal Bank of Scotland in a £260m cash deal. The deal is the third block-sale of leased...
Protz attacks barrelage discounts
25-Oct-2001
Expert calls for investigation to aid smaller brewersBeer expert Roger Protz (pictured) is calling on the Office of Fair Trading to launch an...
Scotco beer deliveries hit by computer glitch
24-Oct-2001
ScotCo blames new system as pubs run dry due to delayed ordersPubs across the country were left without beer after a computer problem delayed orders...
Coke steps up sports drinks battle with relaunch of Powerade
24-Oct-2001
Coca-Cola Europe (CCE) has stepped-up its battle with Lucozade Sport, owned by GlaxoSmithKline, in the sports drink sector with the relaunch of its...
Heineken's European beers to be introduced in UK
24-Oct-2001
Heineken has made its first foray into the premium speciality beer market with the launch of two of its European draught beers into the UK...
Vodka reigns when it pours
23-Oct-2001
Vodka continues to dominate the spirits market but its success as a mixer could threaten its long-term future. Ben McFarland reports.Vodka's...
Britvic launches innovations and advice for festive season
23-Oct-2001
While draught drinks are still core to the on-trade, six out of 10 people now prefer packaged drinks, and Britvic has introduced a range of...
Industry players slammed for ousting micro-brewers
19-Oct-2001
The commercial director of the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has hit out at pub companies and brewing giants for squeezing micro-brewers out...
The perfect pour
18-Oct-2001
The traditional branded beer tap, a vital marketing tool for brewers, is under threat from a shift in pub design. Ben McFarland investigatesA...
Health benefits of beer
18-Oct-2001
Drinking beer is good for your health and may help to prevent cardiovascular disease, cancer and osteoporosis, according to top scientists.At a...
CAMRA slams misleading ales
18-Oct-2001
Group claims brewers' marketing gives false impressionThe Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has again attacked Suffolk-brewer Greene King for its...
Tetley's secures sponsorship deals with both rugby codes
17-Oct-2001
Carlsberg-Tetley (C-T) has cemented links between its flagship Tetley's brand and the oval ball by signing sponsorship deals with both rugby...
Smirnoff Ice draught trial
17-Oct-2001
Ireland test for PPS could lead to introduction in UKGuinness UDV (GUDV) is to trial a draught version of its Smirnoff Ice brand in Ireland which, if...
Interbrew face EU opposition over Beck's
17-Oct-2001
Interbrew's £1.2bn Beck's deal faces opposition from the European Union.The company owns the Stella Artois brand and the deal would see it take...
Curry favour
11-Oct-2001
As World Curry Week approaches, Ben McFarland sacrifices a night off in front of the telly to sample a few of the leading brands of Indian beer Not...
Shepherd Neame signs deal with Holsten
11-Oct-2001
Shepherd Neame may well have to tone down its jingoistic Spitfire advertising campaign after signing an agreement with Germany's Holsten Brauerei...
Blavod Black Vodka acquires distribution rights of Babco brands
11-Oct-2001
Blavod Black Vodka, the London-based owner of the black-coloured vodka of the same name, has acquired the distribution rights of drinks company Babco...
Guinness UDV to drive tequila sector with José Cuervo Gold campaign
11-Oct-2001
Guinness UDV is to focus marketing efforts on its premium José Cuervo Gold brand in an attempt to broaden the appeal of the entire tequila sector.A...
Organic wine - why aren't publicans listening to customer demand?
03-Oct-2001
Organic wine is a rapidly growing market, but publicans have so far been reluctant to take advantage of consumer demand. Ben McFarland reportsWith...
E&J Gallo introduce two new Californian wines to on-trade
03-Oct-2001
Two Californian house wines have been introduced into the on-trade by the Ernest & Julio Gallo (EJG) winery.The company, which already counts...
Cask Marque to launch "try before you buy" scheme nationally
03-Oct-2001
Cask Marque is to launch its "try before you buy" cask ale promotion nationally following the success of its trial in Thames Valley pubs.However,...
Christmas recipes
02-Oct-2001
With many pubs now serving turkey throughout the year, it pays to try something a bit different for your Christmas menu. We offer up some alternative...
Sourcing the right wine for your customers
02-Oct-2001
The increasing importance of wine to the pub trade means that outlets need to offer a more diverse wine list that they did a year or ago. John Porter...
Beer given image makeover by Bass
02-Oct-2001
Initiative launched to boost profile after sales dip to 30-year lowBass Brewers has embarked upon a crusade to transform the national profile and...
