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Has duty fraud affected you? Take part in our poll

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

As part of our ongoing campaign against duty fraud � Fight Against Fraud � Off Licence News is calling on retailers to let us know how they�ve been affected by duty fraud.

Pernod Ricard launches espresso martini kit

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Pernod Ricard has launched a kit to make an espresso martini at home.

Bigger bottle for St Stefanus

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Miller Brands has launched a 75cl version of its Belgian craft beer St Stefanus.

10% of all beer sales illicit: HMRC

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

One tenth of all beer sales in the UK are illicit, according to HM Revenue & Customs.

Naked Wines signs up Rod Easthope

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

New Zealand winemaker Rod Easthope, who recently resigned as chief winemaker of Craggy Range, will make an exclusive range of wines for Naked Wines in a �300,000 project.

Independent push for Portugal

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Wines of Portugal is targeting independent wine merchants in a new push to enthuse the wine trade about the quality and diversity of Portuguese wines.

Gallo launches Moscato with biggest ever investment

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Gallo will launch Moscato wines under its Gallo Family Vineyards and Barefoot labels next month, the winery has announced.

Independent exclusive from Codorn�u

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Codorn�u has extended its Anna de Codorn�u range with Anna de Codorn�u Blanc de Noirs, exclusive to independent wine merchants and the on-trade.

Is there a future for National Wine Month?

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The agency which organised National Wine Month last year has called on the wine trade to ask if wants to continue the initiative this year.

Outdoor ad push for Stella

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

AB Inbev has launched an outdoor ad campaign for Stella Artois that aims to highlight the brand�s brewing heritage.

Golden ticket to the Golden State

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The Wine Institute of California and Off Licence News are giving independents the chance to win a trip to the Golden State and an Enomatic wine sampling machine.

Marston's hails 2012 as year of the PBA

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Bottled beers are driving growth in the ale market but retailers are missing �20 million in sales due to out-of-stocks, according to new figures.�

Diageo seeks to evade grocery price wars

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Diageo has said a decline in UK sales of its spirits brands in the last half of 2011 was the result of a reduction of its active involvement in deep supermarket promotions.�

Crunk rebrands after Portman ban

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Alcoholic energy drink Crunk Juce is set to relaunch as Crunk CJ after the Portman Group banned it in its original format.�

Fraudsters face jail terms

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The owner of an Essex bonded warehouse has been jailed for 10 years for leading a �50 million alcohol and VAT fraud.

New UK sales head for Vi�a Ventisquero

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Vi�a Ventisquero has appointed a new UK sales director.

Trade responds to Cameron's pledge to beat binge-drinking

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Trade bodies have responded to prime minister David Cameron�s pledge to tackle problem drinking today (February 15).�

Prime Minister calls time on alcohol abuse 'scandal'

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Prime Minister David Cameron has announced plans to cut alcohol abuse. A problem he calls "one of the scandals of our society".

�1m fund for safer communities launched

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

A �1 million fund to help local communities tackle under-age and binge-drinking has been launched by the government�s champion for active safer communities, Baroness Newlove.

Whisky Live launches Whisky Week

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

March 2012 sees the launch of Whisky Week London. The week will commence on March 19 and finish with the Whisky Live show on Friday March 23 and Saturday March 24.