http://www.cgastrategy.co.uk/newsfile News about the UK Drinks Industry from CGA Limited, the definitive source of information for the On-Trade Copyright (c) CGA, 2006 144 48 http://www.cgastrategy.co.uk/newsfile/cganews.gif http://www.cgastrategy.co.uk en-GB amy@cgastrategy.co.uk info@skillzone.ltd.uk 1440 http://www.cgastrategy.co.uk/newsfile/?item=20080828.112716 Global Brands is adding a new fruit VK to its bowl. A pear version of its ready-to-drink range will be available by the start of October. 28 Aug 2008 11:27:16 GMT 20080828.112716 http://www.cgastrategy.co.uk/newsfile/?item=20080826.111206 Tewkesbury recovers, Tudor beers, refurbishments and more in CGA’s weekly instalment of news, views and gossip. 26 Aug 2008 11:12:06 GMT 20080826.111206 http://www.cgastrategy.co.uk/newsfile/?item=20080821.151042 Tsingtao’s position as an official Olympic sponsor appears to have helped accelerate its sales. The Chinese brewer reported that its half year profits have vaulted by 42%, with net income rising to 381.13 million Yuan (Ł29.8million). 21 Aug 2008 15:10:42 GMT 20080821.151042 http://www.cgastrategy.co.uk/newsfile/?item=20080818.151210 Hull City supporters had ample opportunity to celebrate their football team’s victory over Fulham at the weekend, with Marston’s beers. The brewer has won deal to sponsor the KC Stadium for three years. 18 Aug 2008 15:12:10 GMT 20080818.151210 http://www.cgastrategy.co.uk/newsfile/?item=20080818.150719 Romans hold up Wetherspoons, Hammersmith BBQs, Miami in Newcastle and more in CGA’s weekly instalment of news, views and gossip. 18 Aug 2008 15:07:19 GMT 20080818.150719 http://www.cgastrategy.co.uk/newsfile/?item=20080811.144532 Diageo will be turning waste into wattage when its new Ł65million bio-energy plant starts operating at its Cameronbridge whisky distillery. Cameronbridge, in Fife, is Diageo’s largest distillery. 11 Aug 2008 14:45:32 GMT 20080811.144532 http://www.cgastrategy.co.uk/newsfile/?item=20080811.112747 Ha! Ha!ppy Birthday, membership perks, wine in PET, happy Cocktail hour and more in CGA’s weekly instalment of news, views and gossip. 11 Aug 2008 11:27:47 GMT 20080811.112747 http://www.cgastrategy.co.uk/newsfile/?item=20080806.101727 Orchid pub group is offering its customers the option of buying an all British cask ale, in the form of Wells & Young’s bitter. Meanwhile, Magners is expanding its orchards. 06 Aug 2008 10:17:27 GMT 20080806.101727 http://www.cgastrategy.co.uk/newsfile/?item=20080805.110013 New arrivals in Brighton, Swan celebrates, workers’ playtime and more in CGA’s weekly instalment of news, views and gossip. 05 Aug 2008 11:00:13 GMT 20080805.110013 http://www.cgastrategy.co.uk/newsfile/?item=20080731.141942 The Whitbread owned Premier Inn hotel chain is set to take its room tally to over 38,000, after a deal to take 21 Express by Holiday Inn hotels. In exchange, Whitbread is giving Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) 44 Whitbread pub restaurants. 31 Jul 2008 14:19:42 GMT 20080731.141942