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Former Bacardi-Martini boss launches French distributor
IQ Spirits, a new distributor dedicated to premium independent spirits in France, has announced its launch.
Penfolds launches second edition of grant program in France
Global wine producer Penfolds has launched a new social impact initiative, the Evermore Grant Program.
Diageo ends distribution deal with Moët Hennessy in France
Diageo has recovered the distribution of all its brands in France which are currently distributed by the joint venture Moët Hennessy Diageo France.
CopperBay opens third venue inside Paris's Hôtel Lancaster
CopperBay has launched its third site at Hôtel Lancaster on the Champs-Élysées in Paris, becoming one of the first independent venues to open within a luxury hotel in France.
Bar Les Ambassadeurs highlights spring with new menu
Parisian bar, Les Ambassadeurs at Hôtel de Crillon, is launching its new menu ‘A Sense of Taste, Spring Harvest’, this Sunday, Drinks International can exclusively reveal.
Beam Suntory France begins trading
Beam Suntory France has officially begun operations and is directly responsible for the marketing and distribution of its portfolio in France.
Stock Spirits acquires Clan Campbell and the Dugas Group
Stock Spirits Group has announced the finalisation of two acquisitions including Clan Campbell from Pernod Ricard and the purchase of the Société Dugas.
Fred Sirieix named UK ambassador for G’Vine French gin
G’Vine gin, the French gin made with grapes, has announced Fred Sirieix as their first ever UK ambassador.
The winemakers of Chablis scrambled to light candles in a bid to protect their budding vines from severe spring frosts in the early hours of April 6, 2021.
Asahi Super Dry becomes worldwide partner of Rugby World Cup 2023
Asahi Group Holdings has announced that Asahi Super Dry will be the official beer for the Rugby World Cup 2023 in France.
Anivin de France, the organisation responsible for promoting Vin de France, has announce that 88 wines have been selected to represent the category in 2013.
Liqueurs de France adds Enigma Verte Suisse
Liqueurs de France has added a Swiss absinthe to its Enigma brand range, Enigma Verte Suisse.
With all the bans on absinthe now lifted, the traditional French and Swiss producers are now free to re-invent the category for the 21st century. Hamish Smith investigates
CIVB appoints marketing director
The Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux (CIVB) or Bordeaux Wine Council, which represents Bordeaux vine growers and négociants, has announced the appointment of François Jumeau as its new marketing director.
Enigma to dispel absinthe myths
Liqueurs de France has rolled out the launch of its Enigma absinthe range to the UK, in a bid to change consumer perceptions of the spirit.
Show some humility, says CEO of Renaud Cointreau
Owners of traditional products such as champagne and cognac need to show some humility in their dealings with new emerging markets, according to the president and CEO of Groupe Renaud Cointreau.
The absinthe ban in France has been lifted, according to absinthe brand La Fée.
France: More scotch whisky sold in a month, than cognac in a year
According to the Scotch Whisky Association more than 5 bottles of scotch are shipped to France every second.
Denmark: Carlsberg has launched Vintage 3 – the third in an exclusive beer trilogy.
