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Published by Aroq Ltd.Sun, 19 May 2013 04:15:07 GMTSun, 19 May 2013 04:15:07 GMTjust-drinks.com - RSS feedjust-drinks.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss20The chairman of the Portman Group is to step down after four years in the post.http://www.just-drinks.com/news/portman-group-chairman-to-step-down_id110344.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=the-portman-groupMon, 13 May 2013 12:38:00 GMTThis month, Larry Nelson has spotted a flaw in the drinks industry's regulation of its own products.http://www.just-drinks.com/comment/comment-beer-when-self-regulation-goes-wrong_id110219.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=the-portman-groupMon, 29 Apr 2013 13:40:00 GMTThe fourth and final part of this month's management briefing sees Ben Cooper consider how the future looks for the drinks industry's attempts to deal with alcohol harm and responsible consumption.http://www.just-drinks.com/management-briefing/the-future-for-collaboration_id110134.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=the-portman-groupThu, 18 Apr 2013 15:02:00 GMTA complaint over Tesco's budget alcohol range has been dismissed by the UK industry's marketing watchdog.http://www.just-drinks.com/news/watchdog-rejects-complaint-over-tesco-alcohol-range_id109163.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=the-portman-groupFri, 11 Jan 2013 12:15:00 GMTDrinks producers operating in the UK have six months to prepare for a new version of the Portman Group code, which includes updated rules on marketing low-alcohol products.http://www.just-drinks.com/news/producers-given-six-month-deadline-for-new-portman-group-code_id108715.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=the-portman-groupMon, 12 Nov 2012 17:17:00 GMTWhile the opening day of the ICAP 'Global Actions: Initiatives to Reduce Harmful Drinking' conference focused on many of the industry-led programmes initiated since 2010 when the WHO 'Global Strategy to Reduce the Harmful Use of Alcohol' was launched, the second day was far more about looking ahead.http://www.just-drinks.com/analysis/initiatives-to-reduce-harmful-drinking-conference-day-ii_id108399.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=the-portman-groupWed, 10 Oct 2012 12:27:00 GMTThe UK drinks industry's marketing watchdog has rejected a complaint that a limited-edition bottle design for Pernod Ricard's Absolut Vodka appealed to under-18s. http://www.just-drinks.com/news/watchdog-rejects-complaint-over-pernod-ricards-absolut-vodka-bottle-designs_id108122.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=the-portman-groupWed, 12 Sep 2012 12:31:00 GMTDrinks producers have "some way to go" to deliver on a pledge to offer health information on 80% of UK drinks labels by the end of next year, the Portman Group's head has warned. http://www.just-drinks.com/news/producers-have-way-to-go-to-hit-health-deal-deadline-portman-group_id107454.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=the-portman-groupThu, 28 Jun 2012 15:11:00 GMTThe Portman Group is looking for a new chairperson for its complaints panel, which rules on irresponsible alcohol marketing in the UK.http://www.just-drinks.com/news/portman-group-on-hunt-for-complaints-panel-chairperson_id107420.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=the-portman-groupTue, 26 Jun 2012 13:11:00 GMTA herbal liqueur has fallen foul of the Portman Group's marketing code of practice over the use of medical-related phrases in its promotional material.http://www.just-drinks.com/news/poison-distributions-dr-von-hydes-falls-foul-of-marketing-code_id107399.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=the-portman-groupFri, 22 Jun 2012 14:50:00 GMTRamsgate Brewery has agreed to change the pump clip on one of its beers, featuring gangsters the Kray twins, after it fell foul of industry guidelines. http://www.just-drinks.com/news/brewer-falls-foul-of-industry-code-over-krays-twins-pump-clip_id107231.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=the-portman-groupFri, 01 Jun 2012 11:33:00 GMTThis month, we present a four-part management briefing into the role the alcoholic drinks industry does play, doesn't play, and ought to play in encouraging responsible consumption. In part one, Ben Cooper looks at the lie of the land today.http://www.just-drinks.com/management-briefing/encouraging-responsible-consumption-part-i-an-industry-engaged_id106943.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=the-portman-groupMon, 30 Apr 2012 14:30:00 GMTThis month, we present a four-part management briefing into the role the alcoholic drinks industry does play, doesn't play, and ought to play in encouraging responsible consumption. In the penultimate part, Ben Cooper considers what branding the message ought to carry, and how to harness social media as part of the strategy.http://www.just-drinks.com/management-briefing/encouraging-responsible-consumption-part-iii-non-branded-industry-messaging-the-drinkaware-model-and-social-media_id106945.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=the-portman-groupMon, 30 Apr 2012 14:28:00 GMTIt's the week of forecasts on just-drinks this week. On Tuesday, Ian Buxton considered what 2012 will bring for the world of whisky. Today, Chris Losh looks at what the next 12 months will provide for all you wine producers out there. Note: Some of the following might not happen.http://www.just-drinks.com/comment/comment-wine-loshs-chris-tal-ball_id106057.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=the-portman-groupThu, 19 Jan 2012 11:48:00 GMTThe recommendation by a House of Commons committee that consumers take two days off from drinking a week has thrust the issue of safe alcohol consumption guidelines back into the media spotlight. Ben Cooper reports.http://www.just-drinks.com/analysis/focus-alcohol-consumption-guidelines-under-scrutiny_id106002.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=the-portman-groupThu, 12 Jan 2012 14:44:00 GMTTo coincide with tomorrow's forum on responsible drinking in the UK, this month's 'just the Answer' sees Olly Wehring tackle the CEO of Drinkaware, Chris Sorek.http://www.just-drinks.com/interview/just-the-answer-drinkaware-ceo-chris-sorek_id105416.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=the-portman-groupTue, 01 Nov 2011 11:46:00 GMTThe Portman Group has launched a three-month consultation to garner opinion on how to update its marketing code of practice for alcoholic drinks.http://www.just-drinks.com/news/portman-group-launches-alcohol-code-review_id105247.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=the-portman-groupFri, 14 Oct 2011 13:04:00 GMTThe Portman Group has appointed a top Cabinet Office civil servant as its new CEO, strengthening its hand as the UK drinks industry seeks to adhere to the Government's responsibility deal on alcohol.http://www.just-drinks.com/news/portman-group-appoints-ceo_id105024.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=the-portman-groupTue, 20 Sep 2011 11:27:00 GMTThe head of the Portman Group in the UK, David Poley, is to stand down after five years in the role.http://www.just-drinks.com/news/portman-group-ceo-to-leave_id104198.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=the-portman-groupFri, 17 Jun 2011 12:28:00 GMTThe first part of March's management briefing looks at the alcoholic drinks industry's use of corporate social responsibility in the UK.http://www.just-drinks.com/management-briefing/the-uk_id103466.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=the-portman-groupWed, 30 Mar 2011 14:57:00 GMT