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SPI signs up Telford for Stoli's distribution in China
SPI Group has signed a five-year agreement with Telford International Company for the distribution of its Stolichnaya portfolio in China.
Altia post 7.6% net sales growth
Altia, the wine and spirits group that focuses on the Nordic countries, has announced a 7.6% net sales increase to €524.8 million for the year January to December 2011.
La Martiniquaise finalises QFS deal
French spirits group La Martiniquaise has finalised negotiations to take over Quartier Français Spiritueux. The financial details of the acquisition have not been disclosed. La Martiniquaise first announced their intention to acquire the company in early 2011.
Perthshire Raspberry Edinburgh Gin launches in UK
The Spencerfield Spirit Company has launched a Perthshire Raspberry edition of its Edinburgh Gin brand to the UK.
Beam, the US-based global premium spirits company, has announced that Arthur Aroney will join the organisation as managing director of Emerging Markets for its Asia Pacific/South America (APSA) region.
Bacardi to launch $2000 anniversary rum
Bacardi Limited is planning a raft of activity to celebrate its 150th birthday. Besides parties and commemorative gifts, the company is to launch a $2,000 limited-edition decanter of "rare" Bacardi rum.
Czech Republic: Budvar toasts record exports
Budvar has reported record export results for 2011.
Heineken to up share in Haitian brewery
Heineken has declared an intention to increase its share in a brewery in Haiti to 95%.
Rok Stars thrash out Oval's UK debut
US consumer goods company Rok Stars has stuck a deal with Castle Trade Services to launch its recently acquired Oval vodka in the UK.
Russian Standard buys CEDC share for $25m
Vodka company Russian Standard has purchased a 9.9% share in CEDC (Central European Distribution Corporation) for $25.35 million.
Accolade Wines has set its stall out, 10 months after Constellation Brands sold off its international wine division to an Australian private equity group.
Absolut signs with Lagena Distribution
The Absolut Company has entered into agreement with JF Hillebrand subsidiary, Lagena Distribution, for the management of the company's logistics and distribution.
Beam celebrates 12m barrels of bourbon
Beam Inc has celebrated the filling of the company’s 12 millionth barrel of bourbon since the repeal of Prohibition in the US in 1933.
Sogrape acquires Stevens Garnier
International wine producer Sogrape has acquired 100% of UK wine agency Stevens Garnier. The company previously owned 38% of Stevens Garnier and financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.
Mack revamps and extends Arctic Beer series
Norwegian beverage company Mack has redesigned and extended its Arctic Beer series.
Central European spirits and liqueurs company Stock Spirits Group is gearing up to acquire new business.
Shaker BarSchools, the international bartender training company, has moved into bar operating with the opening of a bar in London.
Belvedere appoints CEO, looks to clear debts
Sobieski vodka owner Belvedere has appointed Krzysztof Trylinski as chairman and chief executive officer of the group. He aims to clear the company's debt by selling two of its brands.
Angostura Holdings has announced the departure of managing director and CEO Wayne Yip Choy, effective September 21, 2011.
Pernod looks to Americas to overtake Diageo
Pernod Ricard is pinning hopes of further growth on the US, central and South America to undermine Diageo’s position as the number one drinks company in the world.
Nemiroff launches Distinct "eco-vodka"
Nemiroff Company has made its first step into eco-friendly spirits with the launch of Nemiroff Distinct, a vodka flavoured with aloe.
Nomacorc registers double-digit growth
US-based synthetic closure brand, Nomacorc, has announced it registered 10% year-on-year growth during Q1 and Q2 of 2011.
Glenmorangie Company appoints new president
The Glenmorangie Company has promoted chief operating officer Paul Skipworth to the post of president and managing director.
Diageo acquires additional Halico stake
Vietnam: Global drinks giant Diageo has closed a Public Offer to acquire an additional 5.07% stake in Hanoi Liquor Joint Stock Company (“Halico”) for approximately £6.4 million.
StarBev eyes international expansion for Staropramen
StarBev has announced ‘significant investments’ in its Staropramen brand, as it eyes international expansion.
£75K Château d’Yquem breaks record
A bottle of 1811 Château d’Yquem has been sold for £75,000, setting a Guinness world record.
South Africa: The KWV board has announced that CEO Thys Loubser (pictured) has resigned as company CEO with immediate effect.
Constellation officially becomes Accolade
Costellation Wines Australia and Europe has officially become Accolade Wines - as of June 27. Accolade brands include Hardy’s and Echo Falls.
Remy launches Louis XIII jeroboam
Remy Martin has launched its Louis XIII cognac in a jeroboam decanter. The new format has a £16,000 price tag and there are 100 jeroboams available.
Glenglassaugh splits distillery manager role
The Glenglassaugh Distillery Company has appointed Mhairi McDonald and Graeme Morrison, to together fill the out-going role of distillery manager.
Cherry Heering announces cocktail finalists
The Xanté Company & Peter F Heering have announced the finalists of their Mad Men inspired cocktail competition, which will be part of Manhattan Cocktail Classic (MCC).
SAB Miller appoints deputy CFO
SABMiller has announced the appointment of James (Jamie) Wilson as deputy chief financial officer.
Stock Spirits enlists non-exec directors
Stock Spirits Group has appointed Waldemar Maj and Dominique Bach as non-executive directors.
Brown-Forman in $250m share repurchase
Brown-Forman has announced that its board of directors has authorised the repurchase of up to $250 million of its outstanding Class A and Class B common shares until November 30, 2011, subject to market and other conditions.
Canada: Corby sells Seagram Coolers brand
Canada: Brick Brewing Company has acquired the Canadian rights to the Seagram Coolers brand from Corby Distilleries. The transaction closed upon signing.
The Stock Spirits Group has announced double digit organic volume growth with total sales volumes of 162.4 million litres in 2010.
Nemiroff celebrates strong sales
Nemiroff has reported strong growth in 2010. The Ukrainian vodka brand said sales volumes rose to $473.6 million – $56.8 million (13.6%) up on the previous year. The company said the largest growth areas were Ukraine and Poland.
Guala acquires Plastivit closures company
Non-refillable closures company Guala Closures has acquired Spanish closure manufacturing company and former Guala Closures licensee Plastivit, which has facilities in Barcelona and Veracruz (Mexico).
Constellation Wines renamed Accolade after Champ takeover
Constellation Wines Australia and Europe has been renamed Accolade Wines following the completed acquisition of an 80% share in the company by Australian equity group Champ.
Australia: Foster's donates $500,000 to flood victims
Foster’s Group has committed $500,000 to help Queensland flood victims.
Design firm Claessens/Cartils now Cartils
Dutch branding and packaging design consultancy Claessens/Cartils has changed its name to Cartils.
Constellation sells its Australian, UK and South African wine businesses
Constellation Brands, hitherto, the world's leading wine company, has announced that it has sold its Australian and UK business, (Constellation Wines Australia and Europe, CWAE), to CHAMP, an Australian private equity group.
Russia could be the next growth market for cider, according to a new report.
Stock Spirits appoints financial advisor, silent on IPO
Stock Spirits Group, the company behind five million case vodka brand Czysta de Luxe, has appointed Credit Suisse as its financial advisor.
New York is tough for a small company trying to get its brand listed and stocked in the city, according to the chief executive of Xanté, the Swedish company with the eponymous cognac and pear liqueur brand.
Pernod completes Ambrosio Velasco sale
Pernod Ricard Espana has completed the sale of its shares in Ambrosio Velasco to Diego Zamora for a total price of 32.4 M€ in cash.
New Zealand cocktails go to UK
New Zealand/UK: NZ based ready to serve cocktail company VnC is to launch in the UK. The company has signed a distribution deal with Whyte & Mackay to launch into the UK market.
Pernod creates new company, new region
Pernod Ricard has created a new brand company for its wines and made several organisational changes to its overall structure.
Mexico/US: Arbitrators settle AB InBev/Modelo row
An arbitration panel has said that the combination of Anheuser-Busch and InBev did not violate the investment agreement between Anheuser-Busch and Mexican drinks giant Grupo Modelo.
CEDC decides not to purchase Nemiroff
Central European Distribution Corporation (CEDC) has announced that it has decided not to pursue the acquisition of Ukrainian vodka company Nemiroff.
