Revamp of Foster's packaging to make it catch the eye
Heineken has introduced new packaging for Foster's in a bid to give it improved visibility and prominence on shelf.
New sauvignon blanc introduced in second stage of Piat d'Or re-launch
Piat d'Or has added a new single varietal Vins de France, Piat d'Or Sauvignon Blanc, to its portfolio.
Ehrmanns teams up with Ethletic
Ehrmanns is running an on-pack promotion with its Running Duck brand. The offer is running in collaboration with ethical fashion brand Ethletic.
Shopping theme for Lambrini activity
Halewood International has teamed up with celebrity TV stylist Patrick Swan to launch an on-pack offer for Lambrini.
Standard raised on pallet wraps in cash and carry
Russian Standard Vodka has announced the launch of a major on-pack promotion for the brand giving consumers the chance to win free tickets to music gigs.
New design Smirnoff No. 21 vodka introduces the 'regal eagle' look
Diageo GB is introducing a packaging re-design across its Smirnoff No. 21 vodka and Smirnoff Flavours range to celebrate the brand's heritage, authenticity and premium quality credentials.
Teacher's whisky gets a bottle makeover for stand out on-shelf
Teacher's whisky is to receive a makeover with the launch of new, more contemporary packaging, which highlights the high malt content of the blend.
Vodkat features on Sub TV from freshers week
InterContinental Brands (ICB) has secured a massive presence for its Vodkat Schnapps brand on student facing Sub TV through Freshers Week to the end of November 2010.
Mount Gay Rum is an official sponsor of Cowes Week
First Drinks has confirmed that Mount Gay Rum will be an official sponsor of the biggest event in the UK sailing calendar, Cowes Week 2010.
Morgenrot Group grows world beer
Wine and beer importer Morgenrot Group has augmented its portfolio of premium international beer brands with the addition of the four-strong Kaiserdom range, from the city of Bamberg in Germany's brewing heartland.
WKD provides something for the weekend with price-marked pack
To drive rate-of-sale over the summer months, Beverage Brands is producing a price-marked 'Weekend Pack' of 6 x 275ml WKD Blue.
Gallo works with TV presenter to help women engage with football
Gallo Family Vineyards has teamed up with TV sports presenter Georgie Thompson, in a bid to target women during the World Cup.
New label marks Wimbledon deal
Blossom Hill has invested £1m in a summer campaign, 'Summer Perfectly Served', centred on its sponsorship of Wimbledon.
Finlandia launches year-long campaign
Finlandia Vodka, part of Bacardi Brown-Forman Brands, has launched what it describes as its biggest ever-marketing campaign for the brand.
Guinness ads coincide with World Cup
Guinness has launched a new advertising campaign in national and consumer press to coincide with this summer's football.
Rosemount offers women an alternative to World Cup
Australian wine brand Rosemount is targeting football widows with a summer-themed campaign across its portfolio of wines entitled 'Give Football the Yellow Card'.
Gaymers attending music festivals
Gaymers has announced a £5m music marketing campaign for 2010, which builds on its profile in this area.
Disaronno aims to shine in summer
Disaronno has announced the launch of a new national advertising campaign, which will include a first ever burst of summer TV advertising.
Cactus Jack's provides added value with a '50% extra free' promotion
ICB is introducing a 50% extra free promotion on its schnapps brand Cactus Jack's
Halewood moves Caribbean Twist into growing cocktail sub sector
Halewood International has announced a repositioning strategy and redesign for its Caribbean Twist brand.
Lightweight bottle enhances InBev's position on the environment
Stella Artois has unveiled its latest environmental initative, a lightweight bottle, which will be launched with a limited edition label and promoted with an eco on-pack promotion.
ICB adds three new flavours to its range of Sambuxo aniseed liqueur
ICB has extended the range of its Sambuxo Original aniseed liqueur brand by adding Black (liquorice), Cherry, and Blackcurrant variants.
Sidekick focuses on long drinks
Halewood International is set to invest heavily in advertising for its Sidekick brand after a major re-design and repositioning strategy.
Whyte & Mackay introduces whisky and cola in a can
Whyte & Mackay has introduced whisky and cola pre-mixed in a 250ml can with an ABV of 4.5%.
Advocates to lift Carnaby Brown
More than £500,000 is being spent on the launch of Carnaby Brown, a 5.5% ABV, fruity, gently sparkling drink targeted at 20-30 year old women.
Budweiser celebrates sponsorship of World Cup with 'Predict & Win'
Budweiser is supporting its sponsorship of the World Cup in South Africa with an on-pack promotion, 'Predict & Win', which will run across 10 million packs in the UK.
McEwan's uses Scottish dialect as part of £1m investment in brand
McEwan's Export has launched a promotion exclusive to the off-trade.
Thatchers takes on Green Goblin
Thatchers Cider has brought Green Goblin Cider into its portfolio.
Amarula moves to Cellar Trends for distribution
Distell has appointed drinks distributor Cellar Trends to handle UK distribution for its Amarula Cream Liqueur brand with effect from 1 July 2010.
Shandy is set to be big says ICB
ICB has extended its St Helier brand with the launch of two shandy variants and two additions to its St Helier Pear Cider line-up.
Calendar
- 02 September, 2010
MSYS National Walk & Shop Day - 07 - 08 September, 2010
Fairway Foodservice Supplier Exhibition - 23 - 26 September, 2010
Sterling Supergroup Annual Conference - 30 September, 2010
Country Range Group Conference,Exhibition and Gala Dinner

