In Brief

27 August, 2008

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Palandri Wines, the Margaret River winery, has appointed Svarog JSC as it s importing agent for Russia.
Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher is to become Bacardi's global social responsibility ambassador, starting in January with a "don't drink and drive" message.
Constellation Europe has invested £3 million in a pre-Christmas marketing campaign for its Californian wine brand Robert Mondavi.
Grosvenor House saw the end of an era when the London hotel's barman Joe Creighton retired after 42 years service.
Moreno Wines has been appointed the exclusive UK agent for Italian Prosecco producer Mionetto.
Benromach has produced Latitude 53º , a single cask bottling of its Speyside single malt whisky, to commemorate its partnership with the Clipper 07-08 Round the World Yacht Race. Visitors to the benromach.com website can win a bottle by guessing how long the 'Glasgow: Scotland With Style' clipper will take to complete the journey.
The Patrón Spirits Company has finalised a partnership with Prague-based Kratochvílovci to distribute Patrón tequila and Pyrat rum in the Czech Republic.
Carlsberg has entered into a joint venture with state-owned Hanoi Beer & Beverage Corporation (Habeco) to build a brewery in souther Vietnam. Carlsberg and Habeco will each hold a 29 per cent stake.