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American whiskey could face 50% EU tariffs from January
Distillers are calling for the permanent removal of EU imposed “debilitating tariffs” on American whiskey, which are scheduled to be reimposed and doubled to 50% on 1 January 2024.
Beam Suntory announces CEO transition
Beam Suntory’s president and CEO, Albert Baladi, has announced that he will transition CEO responsibilities effective 1 October this year to Greg Hughes, the company’s current senior vice president chief growth and brands officer.
Ste Michelle Wine Estates acquires A to Z Wineworks
Washington State’s Ste Michelle Wine Estates has announced the acquisition of Oregon winery A to Z Wineworks, the first strategic acquisition for the winery under the ownership of private equity firm Sycamore Partners.
Cava D.O. re-elects Javier Pagés as president
Javier Pagés was unanimously re-elected as president of the D.O. Cava Regulatory Council, as the 12 council members met at the D.O’s headquarters in Vilafranca del Penedès.
AB InBev announces Carlos Brito's successor following blowout quarter
AB InBev has announced that North America president Michel Doukeris will succeed veteran leader Carlos Brito as chief executive this summer.
New York breweries discontinue Aqua Shiva beer after Hindu protests
Two New York breweries have apologized and swiftly discontinued a “highly inappropriate” collaboration beer named after a Hindu deity.
Prosecco DOCG to reduce maximum yields per hectare
The Prosecco DOCG will reduce the maximum permitted yield to 12,000 kilos per hectare for the 2020 harvest.
US off-trade sales soar while bars begin to reopen across China
The US off-trade has seen soaring sales of wine, spirits and beer as shoppers stocked up ahead of a lengthy coronavirus lockdown, according to Nielsen stats.
Presidential appointments for Diageo
Diageo has announced three changes to the executive committee, with immediate effect.
TFWA: Asia-Pacific takes travel retail top spot
For the first time Asia-Pacific is the largest duty free/travel retail region in the world, having overtaken Europe, says the president of TFWA.
Bacardi names new Asia Pacific regional president
Bacardi Limited, the largest privately-held spirits company in the world, has announced the appointment of Siddik Tetík as regional president of Asia Pacific.
Treasury appoints Grant to head up Beringer
Treasury Wine Estates has appointed John Grant as managing director of its Beringer Brand Business Unit.
Heineken USA appoints marketing VP
Heineken USA has announced the appointment of Colin Westcott-Pitt as vice president of marketing, effective immediately.
Domecq is new Sherry Institute president
The Sherry Institute of Spain has appointed Beltrán Domecq as its new president.
Bacardi hires new president of Latin America
Bacardi has announced the appointment of Gianpaolo (Paolo) Perego as regional president of Latin America.
The general assembly of the of the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV, has announced the election of Claudia Inés Quini, deputy head of research at the National Institute for Vitiviniculture of Argentina (INV), as its incoming president.
President: wine is Georgia's passport to European identity
The president of Georgia has said wine exports are to the benefit of Georgia’s national security and an important element of the country's progress.
Bacardi appoints new president and CEO
Bacardi has appointed a new CEO, following the retirement of Séamus McBride.
Heineken USA appoints western sales chief
Heineken USA has appointed Brian Fried as regional vice president sales, western region, effective immediately.
Napa Valley trade association appoints 2012 board
Napa Valley Vintners (NVV), a non-profit trade association, has announced its new board of directors for 2012.
Russian Standard appoints Palatella in the US
Russian Standard Vodka, which claims to be Russia’s number one premium vodka, has announced the appointment of John Palatella as executive vice president of sales & distribution for the US.
Diageo has announced the launch of Catalyst, a stand-alone group that will focus exclusively on what it describes as high potential brands.
Patrón enlists former Diageo VP
Patrón Spirits has appointed Phil Gervasi, a former VP at Diageo, as executive vice president of sales for North America.
Stock Spirits enlists non-exec directors
Stock Spirits Group has appointed Waldemar Maj and Dominique Bach as non-executive directors.
US distributors Glazer’s has appointed Robert Swartz as chief operating officer and Phil Meacham as executive vice president malt beverages.
Beam Global Spirits & Wine has appointed Albert Baladi as president of Europe/Middle East/Africa (EMEA), effective March 5.
Bacardi has named Jon Grey and Robert Furniss-Roe regional presidents of Middle East and Africa, and Latin America respectively.
Diageo North America appoints presidents
The US Spirits division of Diageo North America has appointed Mark Hubler as president of Open States and Greg Armstrong president of Control States and National Accounts.
Maker's Mark president to retire
Bill Samuels Jr is to step down as president of Maker’s Mark bourbon.
New SABMiller president for Latin America appointed
SABMiller has appointed Karl Lippert as its new president of Latin America, following the announcement of Barry Smith’s retirement.
Bacardi appoints new EMEA head
Bacardi Limited has appointed Stefan Bomhard to the role of regional president of Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). He is to be responsible for this area’s commercial operations.
LVMH has appointed a new CEO for Maison Moet et Chandon.
Niederkirchener Weinmacher appoints new president
