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Su Birch of Wines of South Africa wins business award
Su Birch, CEO of Wines of South Africa (WoSA) is the winner of Wine Intelligence’s inaugural ‘10 for 10 Business Award’.
Gifting still driving wine sales in China
Gifting remains the driving force behind wine sales growth in China, according to research by Wine Intelligence.
Licor 43 hits the 500,000 cases mark
The Diego Zamora group has reported that its Licor 43 brand finished 2011 with sales of 500 000 cases worldwide, 4.2 million liters, which represents an increase of more than 25% over 2010.
Laithwaites buys Bordeaux vineyard
Wine merchant Laithwaites Wine has concluded the purchase of Chateau du Bois, a vineyard near the village of Castillon in Bordeaux, France.
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.
Chivas launches Ballantine’s Signature Distillery Editions
Chivas Brothers has launched two 17-year old Ballantine’s expressions under the new line, Signature Distillery Editions.
Campari expands Turkey pen with $44m investment
Gruppo Campari plans to build a US$44m bottling facility at the Wild Turkey distillery in Kentucky, US.
Johnnie Walker takes 1st place in Brands by Value list
Johnnie Walker has taken first place in Brands by Value, a list of the world’s 50 most valuable drinks brands.
Pernod CEO rues Havana Club stagnation
Pernod Ricard’s CEO Piere Pringuet has spoken out about Havana Club’s flat half-year sales growth, branding its performance “disappointing”.
Heinekein posts net profits increase of 9.2%
Heineken has announced net profits of €1.5 billion before one-off items, an increase of 9.2%.
EFRD launches web campaign to promote responsible alcoholic drinks marketing
The European Forum for Responsible Drinking (EFRD) has launched a web-campaign to promote responsible marketing practices for alcoholic beverages. The objective is to explain in plain language how EU-wide codes of advertising should be applied.
SAB Miller chief brewer retires
SAB Miller’s group chief brewer is to retire. Professor Barry Axcell will step down at the end of July 2012.
Diageo posts 7% organic sales growth
Diageo has delivered 3% volume growth and 7% organic net sales increase for the six months ended December 31, 2011.
Austrian wine exports set a record
Exports of Austrian wine by value have exceeded estimates as a result of higher prices and a decline in bulk wine.
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.
Heineken USA appoints western sales chief
Heineken USA has appointed Brian Fried as regional vice president sales, western region, effective immediately.
Consultancy firm hires former Bacardi chief
Global business consultancy McKinney Rogers has appointed a former Bacardi USA president to its board.
Beam reports strong 2011 fourth quarter and full year results
Beam Inc, the US-based global spirits company, has reported full-year net sales increases of 8%.
Asian cognac clamour drives sales of €2bn
Annual sales of cognac are worth €2 billion thanks to a surge in XO and VSOP sales in the Far East, says the Cognac Bureau (BNIC).
Pernod Ricard and Southern strike Washington deal
Pernod Ricard USA has announced the appointment of Southern Wine & Spirits of America as its spirits and wine distributor in the state of Washington.
CEDC's Green Mark and Zubrówka to join First Drinks
First Drinks will be the new UK distributor of CEDC brands Zubrówka Bison Grass Vodka and Green Mark - the world's fourth largest vodka.
Diageo director is new head of Carlsberg UK
Former Diageo northern Europe managing director Benet Slay has become to the chief executive of Carlsberg UK.
International Cider Challenge open for entries
Entries are now being taken for the International Cider Challenge.
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.
CEDC pairs with Beam in Poland
Central European Distribution Corporation (CEDC) has signed a five-year exclusive agreement to distribute Beam brands in Poland.
Pernod Ricard UK announces senior appointments
Pernod Ricard UK has announced the following senior appointments within its executive committee and senior management group with immediate effect.
French wine is the favourite of regular wine drinkers in the UK and China and the second preference in Germany, says Wine Intelligence.
SAB Miller launches beer in China
SAB Miller is to launch a trial of its Miller Genuine Draft brand in the Zhejjang region of China.
Mast-Jägermeister appoints new manager
Jägermeister parent company Mast-Jägermeister has appointed Denis Schrey to its management team.
Diageo pumps €153m into Dublin brewery
Diageo has announced a €153 million investment into a ‘brewing centre of excellence’ in Dublin.
Man dies at Glenfiddich distillery
A man has been found dead at the Glenfiddich distillery in Scotland. According to several newspapers, Brian Ettles died in a 16ft washback.
Ethiopia: Diageo completes brewery acquisition
Diageo has completed the acquisition of the Meta Abo Brewery in Ethiopia for US$225 million.
There is unlikely to be any ice wine from Germany this year because of the mild winter north west Europe is experiencing.
US consumption of imported sparkling wine will reach new heights in 2012 due to the increased penetration of prosecco and cava, says Wine Intelligence.
LVMH has appointed new chief executive officers for its champagne brands Moet & Chandon and Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin.
Pre-mixed Drinks Challenge results are published
The 2012 Pre-mixed Drinks Challenge was Drinks International’s fourth examination of the category and our most wide-ranging yet.
Czech Republic: Budvar toasts record exports
Budvar has reported record export results for 2011.
Napa Valley trade association appoints 2012 board
Napa Valley Vintners (NVV), a non-profit trade association, has announced its new board of directors for 2012.
Codorníu makes new appointments
UK: Grupo Codorníu has made four appointments. Carolyn d’Aguilar and Susannah Bearne move internally to roles in the marketing department while Jake Crimmin and Tom Barton join the UK sales team.
Fine wine prices drop 15% in 2011
Fine wine prices fell 15% in 2011, fine wine index Liv-ex has reported.
Philippines spirits tax appeal rejected
The European Union and the US Distilled Spirits Council (DISCUS) have welcomed a decision that finds the Philippines to be in breach of trade rules when it comes to tax on imported spirits.
Beam agrees Cooley Distillery purchase
Beam Inc has announced an agreement to purchase Irish whiskey producer Cooley Distillery.
Russian Standard moves into wine
Russian Standard Corporation (RSC) has acquired a 70% stake in Italian wine company Gancia.
Direct Wines reshapes its buying and merchandising team
Direct Wines, the world's largest independent wine merchant with a turnover of £350 million, has announced major changes to its buying and merchandising teams.
Heineken to up share in Haitian brewery
Heineken has declared an intention to increase its share in a brewery in Haiti to 95%.
Russian Standard proposes alliance with CEDC
Russian Standard Corporation has proposed the additional acquisition of nearly 20% of Central European Distribution Corporation’s (CEDC) shares as part of a "strategic alliance".
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.
Brown-Forman posts 12% half-year growth
Brown-Forman has reported double-digit half-year net sales growth after a strong performance from its Jack Daniel's brand.
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.
