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NewsDiageo GB returns to growth
Diageo Great Britain returned to growth in the six months to 31 December, reporting a net sales increase of 1%, with volume and value share growth for Guinness, Pimm’s net sales nearly trebling and “signs of improved momentum” for Smirnoff
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NewsDiageo Western Europe decline slows
Diageo has reported a slowing of net sales decline in Western Europe in the six months to 31 December, which it said helped to absorb some of the challenges in emerging markets
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NewsBritvic Q1 GB revenues grow 1.5%
Britvic saw revenues in its British business grow by 1.5% in the 12 weeks to 22 December, with decline in volumes mitigated by improvement in the average realised price (ARP) of 3%
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OpinionOff the leash
BrewDog has grown to be the leading light of the UK’s blossoming craft beer scene, and with new funding and a new brewery in place, the company is setting its sights even higher. John Harrington spoke to co-founder James Watt about what the future holds for the self-styled “punk” brewer, and for UK craft beer as a whole
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Diageo acquires super-premium tequila Peligroso
Diageo, the drinks giant, has added the super-premium tequila brand Peligroso to its portfolio for an undisclosed sum
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NewsZonal strengthens team
Zonal has appointed its first sales executive for Scotland tasked with developing opportunities among small and medium companies north of the border
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Gaymers strike threat averted
Workers at the Gaymer Cider Company in Shepton Mallett, Somerset have agreed a 3% pay increase for 2012-13 averting industrial action
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Carlsberg UK to distribute new cask ale lines
Carlsberg UK has announced that it is to distribute a new range of “Great British Cask Ales”
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AG Barr forecasts strong Q4
AG Barr, the soft drinks company, says it expects total revenue in Q4 to be c5.5% ahead of the previous year
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NewsBath Ales signs Russia export deal
Bath Ales, the brewer and pub operator, has signed a deal to export its beers to Russia
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Five Points Brewing Co claims Living Wage first
East London brewer Five Points claims to be the first UK brewer to become an accredited Living Wage Employer
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Thwaites plans 60 redundancies in brewing restructure
Daniel Thwaites, the Lancashire-based brewer and pub operator, has announced plans to further restructure its brewing operations that could lead to the loss of a further 60 jobs
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NewsSABMiller UK volumes grow 9%
SABMiller has reported a 9% rise in UK volumes in the three months to 31 December, led by Peroni Nastro Azzurro, as a result of “increased distribution and an improved rate of sale”.
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AB InBev agrees £3.5bn Oriental Brewery acquisition
AB InBev has agreed to buy South Korean brewer Oriental Brewery for $5.8bn (£3.5bn)
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Analysis & InsightCan supply chains be simplified? Ask the consumer
Increased simplification and integrity of supply chains is always possible; however, it comes at a price. This price is not just the financial implication but also the need to change consumer expectations
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'Poor' on-trade hits Hop Back
Hop Back Brewery, the Wiltshire brewer, has cited poor national on-trade sales as the main reason for falling into the red in the year to 30 September 2013
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Jim Beam producer sold for $16bn
Beam Inc, the producer of the Jim Beam drinks brand, is to be bought by Japanese drinks manufacturer Suntory for c$16bn (£9.7bn)
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OpinionRise of the hybrids
There’s a shift away from comforting ‘crisis’ foods that prevailed since the recession began. And you can watch this evolution beginning to become mass market entry points for more unusual cuisine and ethnic influences reaching and mixing across menus. But Mike Palmer, the founder of food and drink consultancy Lostincatering.com, asks when will large-scale operators pick it up?
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NewsDuvel Moortgat to set up UK office
Duvel Moortgat, the Belgium brewer behind the Duvel and Vedett brands, is setting up a UK office from the end of this month
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Vianet appoints new non-exec
Vianet, the beer flow monitoring and data management company, has announced the appointment of Mike McGoun as non-executive director from 1 February