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Budget Report: “No changes to duty rates”
In his latest budget, the chancellor of the exchequer George Osborne, has reported that there would be no change to the current rates of duty on alcohol. But what will the budget mean for the trade?...
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Caffrey’s gets £1 million revamp
Molson Coors has unveiled a £1 million advertising campaign for Caffrey’s. The campaign, the first for the Irish ale in several years, has a tagline of “Redefining Smooth”. The adverts support a...
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New BBPA chairman announced
Jonathan Neame, Chief Executive of Kent-based family brewer Shepherd Neame, is to be the new Chairman of the BBPA. Jonathan Neame This follows the departure of Molson Coors Chief Executive Mark Hunter,...
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Molson Coors and Sky collaborate on sport discount for on-trade
Brewer Molson Coors and Sky TV have announced a cut on Sky subscription and a freeze on beer prices for up to 70,000 venues. The deal is aimed to “boost footfall” and “reduce costs” as it promises a...
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Molson money sees Doom Bar boom
Sharp’s Brewery has reported a 22% leap in volume sales for its Doom Bar flagship beer, following the Cornish firm’s acquisition last year by Molson Coors. With Doom Bar now available in 6,000 outlets...
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Van Damme is back in Coors Light ads
Molson Coors is to launch the next instalment of its cult Coors Light ads starring Jean Claude Van Damme, as part of a £6m integrated campaign. Coors Light’s “Closest to Cold” UK advertising campaign...
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Is unit reduction growing or shrinking the market?
The Responsibility Deal Low Alcohol Group’s pledge to lower alcoholic units could be of great benefit to the trade as well as the fight against alcohol abuse said the group’s co-chair, Scott Wilson....
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Brewer ready to ship 50 million beers
Molson Coors is preparing for its Christmas rush and has over 50 million cans and bottles to distribute to a thirsty nation. There are currently 54.6 million cans and bottles at the brewer’s national...
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Carling to unveil its first cider in the UK
Britain’s biggest brewer Molson Coors is launching Carling’s first move into the UK cider market. The new 4.5% abv “modern premium cider” comes from Herefordshire and is the latest addition to...
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Unite union to ballot Carling workers
Unite, the country’s largest union, is to ballot employees at Molson-Coors in Burton-on-Trent over possible strike action. The union claims that its members will be asked to vote for strike action in a...
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Carling workers vote in favour of strikes
Employees at the Molson Coors brewery in Burton-on-Trent have voted in favour of strike action, in a dispute over pay and conditions. The Unite union said its members at the brewery voted by a margin...
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Brewers join forces to halt falling sales
Brewing industry giants have today joined forces in a major campaign called “Let there be beer”, which is aimed at trying to change the image of beer and arrest falling sales in the UK. AB InBev,...
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Brewery workers agree new pay deal
Molson Coors brewery workers in Burton-on-Trent have ended a long-running dispute over pay and conditions by voting to accept a revised package which will lead to wage cuts. Unite said its members at...
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Price of pint set to rise by 6p
Carlsberg and Molson Coors have announced a hike in wholesale prices meaning it could cost pubs that buy draught beer by the barrel an extra 6p per pint. As reported by The Metro, the new prices, which...
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Molson Coors chases flavoured cider trend
Molson Coors UK is set to launch a new cherry flavoured Carling cider marking the brewer’s first foray into the ever-growing flavoured cider category. Building on its original flavoured cider which...
View ArticleMolson Coors in 500K pint glass giveaway
Molson Coors is to give away 500,000 free Carling pint glasses as part of a UK promotion spanning the summer.
View ArticleMolson Coors invests £75m in UK brewery
Molson Coors UK is to invest a further £28m in its Burton Brewery taking its total to £75m - one of the biggest investments in British Brewing for decades.
View ArticleSochi beer fridge returns to Canada
The Molson Coors beer fridge that only opened for holders of a Canadian passport has returned to the country in time for its national holiday – with a twist.
View ArticleCraft breweries ‘overvalued’ says Molson CEO
The CEO of Molson Coors, Peter Swinburn, has said that craft breweries are “massively overvalued” which prevents their acquisition by larger breweries.
View ArticleMolson Coors strong second quarter
US brewer Molson Coors has grown beyond expectation in the second quarter, with revenues rising despite a global downturn in the beer market.
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