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Comment - Beer - When Self-Regulation Goes Wrong
This month, Larry Nelson has spotted a flaw in the drinks industry's regulation of its own products....
Comment - UK Alcohol Policy is All Bluff & Bluster
The UK's Coalition Government is showing every sign of being stumped by the country's love affair with the bottle, not that the industry is...
Focus - Drinkaware and Alcohol Education
Over the past two years, the name Drinkaware has become a familiar feature on drinks labels in the UK. Drinkaware’s chief executive Chris So...
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The just-drinks Interview - Portman Group CEO 23 May 2014
Henry Ashworth has faced plenty of challenges since taking the reins at the Portman Group in 2011. Dealing with the fall-out from decisions by the group's independent complaints panel and the ever-agitating UK health lobby means life is rarely dull. Here, Ashworth talks to just-drinks' deputy editor James Wilmore about the watchdog's work, and a certain Scottish brewer.
just the Answer - Drinkaware CEO, Chris Sorek 1 Nov 2011
To 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.
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"Irresponsible" Four Loko falls foul of UK rules 28 Feb 2014
Phusion Projects is facing fresh criticism over its Four Loko brand after the UK's industry watchdog ruled that the alcoholic drink's name breached packaging rules.
Code launched on alcohol tie-up with sport 31 Jan 2014
Drinks companies that sponsor sport, music and cultural events in the UK will be monitored under a new industry code being introduced today (31 January).
Most alcohol packaging responsible - Portman Group 30 Aug 2013
Around 90% of UK alcoholic drinks tested for responsible packaging have passed an audit, industry watchdog the Portman Group has revealed.
UK Government drops minimum unit pricing 17 Jul 2013
The UK Coalition Government has officially abandoned plans to introduce minimum unit pricing for alcohol in England and Wales.
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