Alcohol In Moderation company news 
UK: Government committed to minimum pricing despite EU legal fears
18 October 2012
The UK government remains committed to minimum pricing and still believes the measure is legal under European law, a minister has said.
UK: Brewers struggle with low abv beer perceptions
18 October 2012
Lower-strength beers are helping to cut the consumption of alcohol units in the UK, but brewers are struggling to convince consumers that the products are “proper” alcohol, a Molson Coors’ director has said.
The Alcohol Debate: From the Other Side – Part I: The US
25 February 2011
The first part of just-drinks February management briefing, which considers the alcohol debate, turns the spotlight on the US. Ben Cooper looks at an arena where the debating is at its fiercest.
The Alcohol Debate: From the Other Side – Part IV: Comment: Alcohol Debate Follows an All Too Familiar Pattern
25 February 2011
The alcohol policy debate was back in the spotlight earlier this month, with the publication of a paper in The Lancet warning of thousands of avoidable alcohol-related deaths if stronger action is not taken by the UK government. Ben Cooper, whose management briefing this month examines the various groups campaigning for tighter alcohol legislation, asks whether the debate needs to be so acrimonious.
UK: Family pays tribute to IWSC director Peter Duff
10 March 2009
The family of Peter Duff, the executive vice president of the International Wine & Spirit Competition who has committed suicide with his wife in Switzerland, has paid tribute to his leading role in the drinks sector.
US: Anti-hangover shot draws criticism from sensible drinking lobby
28 November 2007
A product launched in the US which claims to reduce the effects of a hangover has been condemned by proponents of sensible consumption and marketing of alcohol.
NZ: Health minister wants soda school ban faster than the US
5 May 2006
New Zealand should aim to ban the sale of carbonated soft drinks in its schools faster than the US, the country’s health minister has said.
US: Wild Turkey knocks back trademark claim
27 April 2006
Pernod Ricard USA has won a trademark battle which had threatened its Kentucky Bourbon brand Wild Turkey.
US: Coke presses for tax cut in Africa
21 April 2006
Coca-Cola Co. is pressing governments in Eastern Africa to cut excise duty and encourage growth in the soft drinks industry throughout the region.
CHILE: MontGras expects revenues to rise 15% - report
20 April 2006
Chilean wine producer Viña MontGras expects the company to report a 15% rise in revenues this year, with sales reaching US$14.4m, according to local reports.
FRANCE: Bordeaux producers vote to up EU loan
19 April 2006
Bordeaux wine producers yesterday voted to boost flagging prices by supplementing EU distillation subsidies and borrowing EUR15m (US$18.5m).
US: Cosentino full-year losses narrow
6 April 2006
US premium wine producer Cosentino Wines has seen its annual losses narrow on the back of rising domestic sales.
CANADA: Big Rock full-year income dips
24 March 2006
Big Rock Brewery has posted a slight fall in net income for last year.
JAPAN: Kirin launches multi-packs for Fire
23 March 2006
Japanese drinks group Kirin has launched two distinctive multi-packs, developed by Rengo Riverwood Packaging, for its Fire canned coffee brand.
DENMARK: Carlsberg to join home brewing craze
15 March 2006
Carlsberg is set to become the latest brewer to launch a home brewing kit in an attempt to boost flat beer sales in Western Europe.
AUSTRALIA: E&T agrees to sell Mildura winery
14 March 2006
Embattled West Australian winemaker Evans & Tate is to sell off its Mildura winery to UK beverage group Neqtar.
US: Modelo triumphs in Gambrinus distribution spat
10 March 2006
Mexico’s leading brewer Grupo Modelo has won its contract dispute with distributor the Gambrinus Co.
S AFRICA: Omnia Wines in friendly name change
10 March 2006
South African wine producer Omnia Wines is to change its name to ‘the company of wine people’ from April 1 to better reflect its business ethos, the company has announced.
US: Boutique wine marketing partnership formed
10 March 2006
Three partners have joined forces to form a Californian wine company called Vintage Point – “Partners in Wine”, which aims to assist small boutique wineries in their sales and marketing.
US: Wine retail group vows to boost consumer choice
8 March 2006
A wine retailers association has been formed in the US to fight what they see as uneven and unconstitutional state laws that reduce choice for consumers and keep prices artificially high.
INDIA: India cuts CSD tax in return for investment
6 March 2006
In a unique deal, the Indian government has cut excise duty on carbonated soft drinks in exchange for multinational investment in the food and fruit juice industries.
Indian Budget likely to offer little joy for imports
23 February 2006
As the Indian Budget approaches, Scotch whisky exporters are looking for reform of what is seen as a grossly inequitable duty system. But in spite of determined lobbying, writes Richard Woodard, the grounds for optimism are slender.
S AFRICA: Distell sales revenue up
22 February 2006
South African wine and spirits group Distell has posted a rise in half-year sales and volumes.
Just the Answer - Dmitry Kistev
21 February 2006
In this month's Just the Answer interview, Dmitry Kistev, exports director at Russian beer company Baltika, discusses the Russian beer brand's international growth and plans for the future, a week after the brewer, owned by Carlsberg/S&N joint venture Baltic Beverages Holding, reported record sales for 2005.
UK: Diageo GB launches responsible drinking ads
14 February 2006
Diageo Great Britain has unveiled two TV ads highlighting responsible drinking.
UK: GSK launches GBP1.4m Ribena push
14 February 2006
GlaxoSmithKline is to launch a new on-pack promotion for its Ribena brand.
UK: Maxxium UK unveils new-look Mount Gay
30 January 2006
Maxxium UK has unveiled new packaging for its premium rum brand Mount Gay.
US: Cosentino upbeat on 2005 figures
25 January 2006
Cosentino Signature Wines is expecting its full-year turnover to beat expectations.
GREECE: CCHBC snaps up Serbia's Fresh & Co
20 January 2006
Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Co. has acquired Serbian juice maker Fresh & Co. in a joint deal with Coca-Cola Co.
RUSSIA: Molson Coors forced to quit Russian market
19 January 2006
Molson Coors has been forced to quit the Russian market after Heineken refused to continue a licensing agreement agreed last year by its recent acquisition, Ivan Taranov Breweries.
