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China: Scotch whisky gets geographical protection
China - an important market for scotch whisky – has announced that it will recognise and protect ‘scotch whisky’ as a Geographical Indication (GI).
Scotch whisky exports rise in H1 2010
Scotch whisky exports are up 17% compared with last year, with nine of the category’s top ten markets in growth.
Foster's Group has appointed Anthony Reeves to the role of chief financial officer (CFO), on a fixed term contract, effective from Monday 8 November 2010.
Proximo and Marblehead strike distribution deal
US spirits company Proximo has entered into a UK distribution agreement with Marblehead Brand Development.
Smirnoff announces ‘nightlife exchange project’
Diageo brand Smirnoff has announced ‘country pairings’ for its global nightlife exchange project.
Mumm releases 2002 champagne in UK and Italy
G H Mumm has released its 2002 vintage champagne to the UK and Italy.
Jacob’s Creek campaign to be aired on Dave
Pernod Ricard has agreed a six-month sponsorship deal with UK TV channel Dave for its Australian wine brand Jacob’s Creek.
Prosecco Follador enters UK market
Winemaker and Prosecco brand Follador is launching to the UK market with a portfolio of sparkling and still wines.
Glen Garioch re-launches its range of single malts
Glen Garioch, the 200-year old Aberdeenshire-based distillery, has re-launched its range of single malt whiskies.
Global repackaging for Courvoisier VS
Cognac brand Courvoisier has undertaken a global repackaging of its VS label, starting with the UK and US markets.
Ceylon Arrack appoints Magrove as UK importer
Sri Lankan spirit Ceylon Arrack has appointed Mangrove as its exclusive UK importer.
Diageo boss to advise UK prime minister
Diageo chief executive Paul Walsh has been selected by the UK prime minister David Cameron to advise on business and economic issues.
Spanish liqueur brand Licor 43 is targeting UK growth, after up-scaling its marketing operations with the appointment of a brand ambassador.
BBPA lobby UK ministers over alcohol proposals
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) met with the UK Home Office to air concerns over government proposals to change the Licensing Act.
Scotland: Diageo opens £40m distillery
Global drinks giant Diageo has opened the doors of its new £40 million distillery in Speyside, Scotland.
Minimum pricing for alcohol would land retailers £700m
The introduction of a minimum price for alcohol in Britain could see retailers and manufacturers reap £700m in extra revenue.
Champagne Jacquart enlists UK partners
Champagne Jacquart is to appoint Enotria as its exclusive UK distribution agent from October.
First Drinks appoints marketing boss
UK company First Drinks has appointed Una McCullough as marketing director.
Beefeater gin gets ready for winter
Chivas Brothers has launched a winter version of its Beefeater gin brand.
UK: Champagne GH Mumm has launched a campaign to reinforce its links with food. The Pernod Ricard brand is to partner selected restaurants as part of a UK-wide marketing campaign to celebrate its traditional links with gastronomy.
Scottish Labour says no to minimum pricing
Scottish Labour’s Alcohol Commission has rejected the Scottish National Party’s (SNP) proposal for minimum pricing.
Diageo appoints new board member
Diageo has announced the appointment of Lord Mervyn Davies of Abersoch to its board, effective September 1 2010. He is to be appointed as a non-executive director and his responsibilities will include membership of the audit, the nomination and the remuneration committees.
UK: Constellation Europe’s Banrock Station brand is to launch special edition wines to help preserve the British bee population.
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.
Russian Standard rolls out music promotion
UK: Russian Standard Vodka has launched an on-pack music promotion. Consumers will have the chance to win free tickets to music gigs as part of the Russian Standard Vodka Originals brand campaign.
Barbados/UK: Mount Gay launches new rum
Mount Gay rum has launched a new 'rare cask selection', called 1703.
Diageo has redesigned its Smirnoff 21 packaging. The new bottles have launched in the UK and will roll out across the world from August.
Parents provide children with spirits and wine
UK: Alcohol awareness charity Drinkaware has found that more than half (53%) of parents who plan to provide their 16 and 17 year olds with alcohol for a week long summer holiday with friends will give them five or more bottles of spirits or wine.
Pernod UK launches bartender website
Pernod Ricard UK has launched a bartender networking and knowledge sharing website.
Montana becomes Brancott Estate
Pernod Ricard has decided to dump the Montana brand name and re-name New Zealand’s flagship Sauvignon Blanc, Brancott Estate.
New Zealand: Smaller grape harvest good news
The 2010 New Zealand grape harvest totalled 266,000 tonnes, 19,000 tonnes smaller than the 2009 crop and in line with the pre-harvest forecast.
Drinkaware appoints new trustees
UK: Alcohol awareness charity Drinkaware has appointed three new trustees to its board.
Scotland: Isle of Arran distillery to double production
The Isle of Arran distillery is to double production to meet rising demand. Production in 2008 was 150,000LPA (litres of pure alcohol) and 130,000 in 2009. During 2010, the distillery aims to double the 2009 total.
Responsible drinking - the name of the beautiful game
UK: Alcohol awareness charity Drinkaware has launched a programme to help fans stay safe and drink responsibly throughout the World Cup this summer, whether they’re travelling to South Africa or watching from the UK.
Edrington appoints new travel retail director
The Edrington Group has appointed a new area director for global travel retail.
Scotch Whisky Association goes to Brazil
A 56% increase in exports confirmed Scotch whisky’s growing popularity in Brazil in 2009, according to new figures published by the UK-based Scotch Whisky Association (SWA).
Carlsberg gets behind the England team
Carlsberg, the official beer of the England football team, has launched its new TV advert in the build-up to this year’s World Cup.
Foster's to launch sparkling rosé
Australian wine brand Wolf Blass is to launch a sparkling rosé wine at the London International Wine Fair.
Speyside whisky festival kicks off this week
The Spirit of Speyside whisky festival starts this week.
Stoli and Red Bull take to the skies
UK: Stolichnaya vodka has linked up with the Red Bull Air Race World Championship 2010, by supporting defending British champion Paul Bonhomme.
Drinkaware: UK binge drinking no surprise
Alcohol awareness charity the Drinkaware Trust has issued a response to the Eurobarometer survey on alcohol.
Scotland: Tomatin releases three whiskies
The Tomatin distillery, Inverness-shire, has released three new whiskies - two single cask and one limited edition bottling.
Record exports as scotch whisky defies downturn
Global exports of scotch whisky reached record levels in 2009 despite the economic downturn in some major markets, according to annual figures published by the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA).
Bacardi invests £20m in rum marketing
UK: Bacardi has launched a new advertising campaign, called ‘Island’. The campaign is part of a £20million marketing spend.
Gruppo Campari has redesigned its Cinzano range of three aperitif/cocktail wines . The aim of the redesign is to ‘revitalise brand image and create a more contemporary and approachable positioning’.
Russian Standard Gold launches in the UK
Russian Standard is to launch its luxury Russian Standard Gold into the UK market.
Naked Wines launches advanced bookings
UK wine retailer Naked Wines has launched a new service that allows UK wine drinkers to buy wines for less than they cost at the cellar door.
Glenglassaugh makes new appointment
Scotland: The Glenglassaugh distillery has appointed a new customer account manager. Ronnie Routledge will take the post from April 6.
Mont Tauch champions sustainability
France: Fitou cooperative Mont Tauch is to place the ‘Winegrowers for Sustainable Development’ logo on every bottle of its wine sold in the UK.
Molson Coors signs up for sustainable future
UK: Brewer Molson Coors has become the first to be a founding signatory of WRAP’s Courtauld Commitment 2.
