Alcohol
Halewood International launches lower alchoholic wine
Wednesday, August 25th, 2010Halewood International, the UK’s leading independent drinks manufacturer and distributor has launched Botany Creek, a lower alcohol
fruit flavoured wine to target 25 – 45 year old female consumers who are looking for a wine without such a strong alcoholic taste or in a
growing number of cases simply want a lower alcohol wine. The product will […]
Fake ID card warning issued to retailers
Friday, February 19th, 2010Thousands of teenagers are able to buy alcohol and cigarettes by snapping up fake IDs off the internet for as little as £10, according to a survey of 1,200 youngsters.
The research, by software company Clarity Commerce, said half the young people interviewed had attempted to buy alcohol and about 20% of teenagers had fake ID, […]
Retailers slam Scottish alcohol plan
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009Scottish retailers have attacked plans to restrict sales of alcohol north of the border.
The Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) said the Scottish Government’s alcohol plans will simply add costs to responsible shoppers without making any difference to irresponsible drinking.
Reacting to the Government’s ‘Framework for Action on Alcohol’, published today, the SRC argued it makes no sense […]