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This month, Larry Nelson considers the importance of a reliable brand name for your beer. Anyone fancy a Mr Winky?

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Once the preserve of passionate individuals, with a niche following and limited profitability, the UK's craft brewers are now carving out a market of their own within the country's food and beverage sector.

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Changes are afoot in the UK's beer sector. Many of the nation's - indeed the world's - oldest, most traditional breweries are breaking out of their comfort zone to embrace the trend for all things 'craft' and American.

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Heineken's acquisition of the Galaxy Pub Estate reflects renewed optimism n the bedraggled UK on-trade.

New figures from UK brewer Greene King have shown a big jump in out-of-home drinks spend by families with children.

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UK brewer Greene King will become the official ale partner of Aston Villa football club from the 2016/17 season. 

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The CEO of UK brewer and pub operator Greene King has warned Britain's decision to leave the EU will hit consumer confidence.

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The heads of UK-headquartered Diageo and SABMiller have signed a letter calling for the UK to remain in the European Union, ahead of June's referendum on the matter.

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Carlsberg has declined to comment on a report it had held talks over selling its UK unit to C&C Group.

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Heineken has boosted its on-trade presence in the UK through the purchase of 13 pubs from Greene King.

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Good trading in key events such as Valentine’s Day and Easter helped brewer and pub business Greene King to an upturn in like-for-like sales in its latest fiscal year.

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Greene King has seen a single-digit lift in year-to-date volumes for its brewing operations helped by its export performance.

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Greene King's shareholders have given the green light for the company to acquire Spirit Pub Co in a GBP773.6m (US$1.24bn) deal.

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Here's a round-up of this week's highlights in the global beer category. We are also running similar round-ups for spirits & wine and soft drinks & bottled water.

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Greene King, the UK brewer and pub operator, is to release an alternative Christmas Day speech as part of the festive campaign for its Old Speckled Hen brand.

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Greene King has reported a fall in half-year net profits, but rising sales against a “challenging backdrop”.

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Greene King has unveiled a redesign of Old Speckled Hen as it looks to bring younger consumers into the ale category.

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Here's a round-up of this week's highlights in the global beer category. We are also running similar round-ups for spirits & wine and soft drinks & bottled water.

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Greene King, the UK brewer and pub operator, is set to acquire Spirit Pub Co for GBP773.6m (US$1.24bn) after the two firms finally struck a deal.

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Spirit Pub Co's board has agreed to give Greene King an extension until next Tuesday to make a firm offer for the company.

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The possible takeover of Spirit Pub Co in the UK looks set to become a battle, with C&C Group considering making a firm offer for the pub operator, despite having an initial approach rejected.

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Greene King, the UK brewer and pub operator, has indicated it will raise its takeover offer for Spirit Pub Co, which would subsequently recommend a revised bid to its shareholders.

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Greene King, the UK brewer and pub operator, has lined up a new CFO as the current incumbent has stepped down for health reasons.

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Here's a round-up of this week's highlights in the global beer category. We are also running similar round-ups for spirits & wine and soft drinks & bottled water.

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Greene King, the UK brewer and pub operator, has confirmed it has made an approach to Spirit Pub Co about a possible merger.

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Goose Island, the Anheuser-Busch InBev-owned US beer brand, will be launched on draught in the UK for the first time after the company signed a deal with Greene King.

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UK pub company and brewer Greene King has said there are “clear signs” of an improving UK economy as full-year profits crept up on rising sales and beer volumes.