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There’s an exciting new entrant in this sector, reports Shay Waterworth
The previously unassailable Johnnie Walker could be showing signs of weakness, finds Hamish Smith
With Irish Whiskey stripped out, other countries get a chance to shine. Hamish Smith does the maths
Brands Report: American Whiskey
Diageo’s Bulleit holds both top spots for the third year running. Shay Waterworth reports
Tanqueray tops the best sellers yet again, but Hendrick’s is making its mark. By Hamish Smith
There’s been little change in the best sellers, with the top brands all holding, says Hamish Smith
WSTA announce Britain's wine trade has doubled
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association will announce on Tuesday that Britain’s wine trade has more than doubled in the last decade.
Decline in Scotch whisky exports 'slowing'
The decline in Scotch whisky exports is slowing, as industry exports in the first half of the year totalled £1.7 billion.
UK consumers open to untraditional wine packaging
UK consumers' openness to new forms of wine packaging could mean the traditional glass bottle’s stranglehold on the market is relaxed, says Wine Intelligence.
Scotch Whisky Association launches job report
The Scotch Whisky Association has launched a report, which outlines the number of jobs supported by the scotch whisky industry.
Screw-cap acceptance in the UK has doubled in eight years, says new report
Acceptance of screw-cap closures on wine bottles sold in the UK has risen to 85% of the regular wine-drinking population, according to a report on wine stoppers from Wine Intelligence.
Pernod announces staff shuffle
Pernod Ricard has announced a number of staff changes.
Effect of deep discounting is on the wane in the UK
Deep discounting on wine by UK retailers may be having less impact on consumer behaviour, according to a new report
Rémy Cointreau makes directorial changes
Rémy Cointreau has announced “important” director-level changes to its Global Travel Retail (GTR) team, in the shape of the appointments of Matthew Hodges and Simon Roffe.
10% of male cancer due to alcohol
10% of cancer in males and 3% in women is attributable to alcohol, according to Europe-wide research by the British Medical Journal.
US distributors Glazer’s has appointed Robert Swartz as chief operating officer and Phil Meacham as executive vice president malt beverages.
BBPA and WSTA defend UK drinking record
UK: Trade bodies Wine and Spirits Trade Association (WSTA) and the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) have denied that UK alcohol consumption is rising.
A drink a day could keep the doctor away
Moderate drinking can help prevent heart disease, according to a new report in the British Medical Journal. The report, which is a review of research published over 30 years, said individuals who drink alcohol in moderation are less likely to develop heart disease compared to non-drinkers.
Sales of European spirits reach £58 billion in 2009
The economic contribution of Europe's spirits industry to the European economy has been revealed in a new report. The report was prepared by Ernst & Young and commissioned by CEPS – the trade body for the European spirits industry.
CEPS: EC alcohol survey misses bigger picture
The European Commission’s new Eurobarometer report on attitudes to alcohol misses the bigger picture, according to CEPSand EFRD,the representatives of the European spirits industry.
