The new research, undertaken by Oxford Economics for the BBPA, shows that the current tax system is discouraging the consumption of low-strength drinks such as beer – with lower tax revenues and fewer jobs the result. The BBPA says the figures show there is a pressing need for the UK Government to use the current review to move the UK to a more balanced duty system that is much more in line with neighbouring countries. Read more

Molson Coors, the brewer of Carling and Caffrey's, is looking to push ahead with sales in Scotland to bring its market share up to the 20% it holds across the UK. Read more

Tim Martin, head landlord at JD Wetherspoon has strongly critized Paul Walsh Of Diageo because he suggested that every unit of alcohol should have the same tax rate. Read more

Foster's Group, the Australian drinks company, has been hit by the resignation of its finance director in the midst of the demerger of its wine and beer businesses. Read more

The Institute of Masters of Wine has announced nine new Masters of Wine  to its membership following the results of its 2010 examination. Read more

Supermarket chain Morrisons and drinks giant Diageo have slammed the Scottish National Party's (SNP's) proposal announced today for a minimum price per unit of alcohol of 45p. Read more

Heineken recently announced it will create a Global Business Services organisation to deliver Purchasing and Business Process & Technology services across the company. Read more

PepsiCo will distribute its Gatorade products directly to stores through both company-owned and independent bottlers in the US and Canada to enhance its store-level customer service. The company expects the change to become effective from 1 January 2011. Read more

Pernod Ricard said it expected a good year as emerging markets fuelled sales rises – but the upbeat statement failed to impress investors. Read more

The robust Champagne bottle designed by the Benedictine monk Dom Pierre Pérignon in the 17th century is to be redesigned in an attempt to cut carbon emissions. Read more

PepsiCo plans to distribute its Gatorade sports drink directly to convenience stores and other retailers as part of its plan to improve product delivery following the acquisition of some of its bottlers. Read more

Northern Ireland artisan liqueur company, Boozeberries is celebrating its Zesty Blackcurrant Liqueur achieving a Silver in the cassis category of The Liqueur Masters 2010 Awards, which are run by The Spirits Business magazine. With an ABV of 17%, Boozeberries retail in the off-trade at around £12.99 / €16.99 for 350ml. The product range has been recommended by John and Sally McKenna’s highly respected and influential Bridgestone Guide for the last four years.