http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?fid4ct=23194 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 09:02:00 EDT Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:36:00 EDT http://backend.userland.com/rss RapidFeeds v0.1 -- http://www.rapidfeeds.com The WSTA and the Metropolitan Police are urging wine producers to step up checks on orders to combat increasing use of identity fraud as a means of obtaining goods without payment. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6411079 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6411079 Sun, 06 Nov 2011 18:11:00 EDT The latest Nielsen data that tracks the UK off-trade up to October 2011 reveals that Chile has moved up to 5th place in the list of best selling wine countries, overtaking South Africa for the first time. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6411078 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6411078 Sun, 06 Nov 2011 18:11:00 EDT His nomination will be put forward for approval at the WSTA's annual general meeting in April 2012. And CEO Jeremy Beadles is leaving the WSTA in the New Year, after six years, to take up the position of Corporate Relations Director for Heineken UK. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6411077 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6411077 Sun, 06 Nov 2011 18:09:00 EDT Stock Spirits Group, Central Europe’s leading branded spirits and liqueurs business, has completed a refinancing of its banking facilities. These will consist of a €220m facility, which includes €170m of long-term loans and a €50m revolving credit facility, which includes funding for acquisition opportunities. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6411076 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6411076 Sun, 06 Nov 2011 18:09:00 EDT Alcohol taxes may have dented the Russian market but, with the economy on a fast track to recovery, new premium packaging opportunities are on the horizon. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6217222 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6217222 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:25:00 EDT Alcoholic drinks companies are fighting a Thai government plan to make graphic warning labels about alcohol risks mandatory on all bottles of beer, wine and spirits sold in the country – meanwhile producers expand product lines and differentiate through packaging. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6217221 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6217221 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:24:00 EDT The cost of wines and spirits in shops and bars and restaurants is increasing rapidly as tax increases continue to force up prices, according to the latest market report from the WSTA, the UK organisation for the wine and spirit industry. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6217219 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6217219 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:23:00 EDT Slovenian wine sales are experiencing a boom in the UK with key brands already reaching annual targets and newer wine styles surprising consumers nationwide. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6217218 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6217218 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:23:00 EDT Bibendum has awarded Tradeteam a three year contract to fulfill its warehousing and distribution services. Tradeteam is designing a new service that will operate from southwest London to meet the UK wine supplier’s service requirements. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6217217 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6217217 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:22:00 EDT Rémy Cointreau has sold the entire share capital of Piper-Heidsieck – Compagnie Champenoise, and Piper Sonoma, the sparkling wine brand in the US, for €412.2M. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6217216 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6217216 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:21:00 EDT Kofi Annan, former secretary-general of the United Nations, will make the keynote address at the TFWA World Exhibition Conference on Sepember 19 in the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, France. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6185993 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6185993 Sat, 04 Jun 2011 06:19:00 EDT Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum’s US website, us.appletonestate.com, has been awarded Best in Class for consumer goods in the annual Interactive Media Awards http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6185992 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6185992 Sat, 04 Jun 2011 06:18:00 EDT Berry Bros. & Rudd Spirits has appointed Maxxium UK to distribute No. 3 London Dry Gin from 1 June 2011. In the 12 months since the gin's launch, Inspirit Brands successfully placed the brand in the top UK bars. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6185991 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6185991 Sat, 04 Jun 2011 06:18:00 EDT May 2011: Drinkaware, the UK alcohol awareness charity, has appointed Cohn & Wolfe London to support the charity to deliver integrated PR and digital campaigns aimed at three target audiences. This follows the appointment of OgilvyOne London to develop Drinkaware’s behaviour change campaigns. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6185990 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6185990 Sat, 04 Jun 2011 06:18:00 EDT May 2011: The WSTA is launching a fraud prevention unit to lead industry efforts to crackdown on fraud in the wine and spirits sectors. The unit will work with police and customs in combating a range of issues affecting consumers and the trade, from identity theft and counterfeiting to wine investment fraud. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6185989 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6185989 Sat, 04 Jun 2011 06:17:00 EDT May 2011: The world’s largest spirits and wine brands arrest their declines and return to growth, according to this year's The Power 100 2011 published by brand valuation and strategy consultancy Intangible Business. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6185988 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6185988 Sat, 04 Jun 2011 06:17:00 EDT May 2011: Three former employees of the crisis-hit Oddbins wine and spirits chain are defying all the odds by opening their own high-end spirits store at 23 Bath Street, Glasgow. The trio say they have identified a gap in the market for quality spirits and aim to plug that gap with their new venture. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6185987 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6185987 Sat, 04 Jun 2011 06:16:00 EDT Construction began on 24 May 2011 on a £60.5m biomass/feeds combined heat and power plant in Rothes in Speyside, Scotland. It will use Scotch Whisky distillery by-products to generate electricity, produce animal feed and drastically cut carbon emissions. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6185986 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6185986 Sat, 04 Jun 2011 06:16:00 EDT ProWein 2011 at the end of March in Düsseldorf reports that the 3,630 exhibitors from 50 nations saw a rise in visitor numbers this year of 7% with more than 39,000 international trade visitors. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6185985 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6185985 Sat, 04 Jun 2011 06:15:00 EDT Diageo showed its commitment to responsible drinking at the 2011 Formula One Turkish Grand Prix this month (May 6-8) by replacing its Johnnie Walker branding on the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes F1 Team with DRINKiQ.com, a global resource designed to help people make responsible choices about drinking. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6185984 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6185984 Sat, 04 Jun 2011 06:15:00 EDT May 2011: Scholle Packaging, the pioneer of Bag-In-Box, has acquired Zork, the pioneering developer of ‘peel and reseal’ closures for wine and spirits. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6185983 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6185983 Sat, 04 Jun 2011 06:14:00 EDT After five years of distributing in the UK, Elements 8 Rum has formed a distribution partnership with a new brand development company Cask Liquid Marketing founded by Stuart Ekins and Richard Herbert. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6185982 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6185982 Sat, 04 Jun 2011 06:12:00 EDT May 2011: Prosecco brand, Follador, has appointed Copestick Murray to distribute its portfolio of Proseccos and wines in the UK. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6185981 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6185981 Sat, 04 Jun 2011 06:12:00 EDT The London International Wine Fair and Distil closed on 19 May with the final visitor attendance figures standing at 13,754, a slight increase on the 2010 total of 13,684. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6185979 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6185979 Sat, 04 Jun 2011 06:11:00 EDT May 2011: Dartington Crystal says it has seen sales of its spirit and beer glasses rocket suggesting more people are choosing to skip the local pub in favour of the home bar. And items from Dartington’s Wine Master and Wine Essentials ranges have been knocked from the top spot, indicating grapes are no longer flavour of the month. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6185978 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6185978 Sat, 04 Jun 2011 06:07:00 EDT Plans are afoot to open an international Wine Cultural Centre in Bordeaux city centre. Designed by Parisian architect X-TU and London based museum and exhibition design agency, Casson Mann, the new visitor attraction will sit on the banks of the River Garonne when it opens in 2014. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6185977 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6185977 Sat, 04 Jun 2011 06:07:00 EDT Whatever your role in the wine industry, you will probably be using on-line media to communicate your message. This year's conference will focus on the exciting growth in the online wine business - its diversity and reach. At the second London International Wine Fair Conference which will take place on the afternoon of Monday 16th May at ExCeL you can learn and develop your skills, find out what’s new and discover how the experts have succeeded with their on-line presence. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6041969 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6041969 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 09:07:00 EDT Nine Total Packaging Partner, a subsidiary of the paper producer Billerud, is to merge with No Picnic’s packaging and graphic design department to form a new company Nine. The merger will enable Billerud, the majority shareholder, strengthening its offering to the packaging market. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6041967 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6041967 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 09:07:00 EDT A report and press release published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) was responsible for driving the recent misleading headlines which implied that women’s binge drinking is soaring. The Portman Group has written to the ONS pointing out the inaccuracies in their report and accompanying press release. The ONS has apologised explaining it was a quality control error and has published a full correction on its website. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6041966 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6041966 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 09:06:00 EDT The Portman Group is undertaking a full public consultation on its Code of Practice on the Naming Packaging and Promotion of Alcoholic Drinks which regulates pre-packaged alcohol marketing in the UK. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6041965 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6041965 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 09:04:00 EDT Tetra Pak plans to cap carbon emissions at 2010 levels by the end of 2020 and increase efforts to double the recycling rate for used beverage cartons by the end of the decade. The 10-year targets are part of an ambitious new environmental programme to deliver sustainable packaging using only renewable material, and achieve a minimal environmental footprint and zero waste. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6041862 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6041862 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 09:03:00 EDT SPI Group has acquired a significant share in ultra-premium Mendoza, Argentina, winery Achaval-Ferrer. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6041861 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6041861 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 09:03:00 EDT Codorníu has been awarded the European Waste Reduction Award, in the Business and Industry category. This was awarded to the Spanish company for their promotion of good waste reduction practices following the launch of its lightweight cava bottles last September. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6041858 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6041858 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 09:02:00 EDT Exports of Provence Wines to the UK increased by 134% in volume and 145% in value in 2010 compared to 2009, with Rosé accounting for 78% of total exports. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5961395 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5961395 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 10:48:00 EDT Pernod Ricard is donating ¥ 60 million (circ. € 525,000) to support the Red Cross Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami relief effort that is assisting victims in the north east of Japan. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5961394 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5961394 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 10:47:00 EDT Bacardi Limited has announced tennis champion Rafael Nadal as its new global social responsibility ambassador. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5961393 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5961393 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 10:46:00 EDT Diageo is to invest £3.5m in expanding and upgrading its Caol Ila distillery on Islay. The Scotch distillery will see its production capacity increased by 700,000 litres per year to 6.4 million litres. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5961391 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5961391 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 10:45:00 EDT Cork producer Amorim has recorded annual sales in 2010 of more than 3 billion cork wine stoppers. Amorim’s cork stoppers business unit — the company’s core business — posted a sales volume increase of 13.8%, consolidating its position as the world’s largest supplier of wine stoppers. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5959008 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5959008 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:45:00 EDT The Spanish Supreme Court has confirmed its previous decision of February 3, 2011 concerning the Havana Club case. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5959007 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5959007 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:45:00 EDT Ian Macleod Distillers, one of the largest independent family-owned companies in the UK spirits industry, has announced improved financial results for the eighth consecutive year. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5959006 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5959006 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:44:00 EDT Customers of US synthetic closure producer, Supremecorq, in Washington, have been notified that the supplier is suspending operations, according to a report in Wine Business. The company has been providing wineries with stoppers since the mid1990’s. Owned by Graham Packaging, the rigid plastic container manufacturer, Supremecorq opened a production facility in Belgium only a few years ago to serve Europe. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5959005 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5959005 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:44:00 EDT Havana Club International sales figures for 2010 show a 15% increase on 2009 and double-digit growth in more than 50 countries. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5959004 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5959004 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:43:00 EDT Diageo is to acquire Mey Içki, the leading spirits company in Turkey, for TL3,300 million (£1,300 million) from investment firm TPG Capital (TPG) and Actera. The transaction is expected to complete in the second half of 2011, subject to regulatory clearances. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5959003 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5959003 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:43:00 EDT The Rémy Cointreau Group has entered into exclusive negotiations with EPI with a view to selling its Champagne division, including its Piper-Heidsieck and Charles Heidsieck brands. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5959002 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5959002 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:43:00 EDT To celebrate the first anniversary of Slurp Express, Slurp.co.uk, a UK online wine retailer, is launching Slurp Singles. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5958996 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5958996 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:42:00 EDT Seattle-based Precept Wines has acquired Canoe Ridge and Sagelands from Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines. The acquisition also includes the Canoe Ridge vineyard located in the Horse Heaven Hills AVA (153 planted vinifera acres). http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5958991 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5958991 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:41:00 EDT French wine group AdVini, and Santa Carolina, major player in the Chilean wine industry, have signed an agreement to create a joint-venture in the Casablanca Valley, one of Chile’s most prestigious and quality producing regions. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5958989 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5958989 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:41:00 EDT Guala Closures, worldwide leader in the production of non-refillable closures for the international wine and spirits industry, has acquired Spanish closure manufacturing company and former Guala Closures licensee Plastivit, which has facilities in Barcelona and Veracruz (Mexico). http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5958987 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5958987 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:40:00 EDT Wine importer Alliance Wine, headquartered in Ayrshire, Scotland, has signed a deal with Apex Hotels, which will include providing the group with bespoke wine lists for each of its premises in Scotland. A key feature of the Apex Hotels contract has been Alliance Wine’s focus on promoting wine sales ‘by the glass', through improved preservation techniques and good quality, affordable wines. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5958986 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5958986 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:40:00 EDT Diageo has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with Hanoi Liquor Joint Stock Company (Halico) in Vietnam. Diageo hasalso agreed to acquire a 23.6% stake in Halico from VinaCapital Vietnam Opportunity Fund, for approximately £33 million. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5958985 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5958985 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:39:00 EDT Logistics provider JF Hillebrand has been awarded a new three-year contract to manage all wine imports for Waitrose. As a sole strategic partner, the company will provide full supply chain management solutions for its global import trade lanes. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5958984 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5958984 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:39:00 EDT Bibendum has introduced a Market Insights division to analyse industry data across all channels of the UK wine industry. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5958983 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5958983 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:38:00 EDT Following the sale of Cutty Sark, Berry Bros & Rudd (BB&R) in London has decided to sell its distribution company in Greece, W S Karoulias – a leading wine and spirit companies in Greece, which has been built up over 20 years by MD Chris Argyrou and his team. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5958982 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5958982 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:38:00 EDT The answers to key questions on UK and world drinking trends, according to research commissioned by Vinexpo from IWSR into global trends in the wines and spirits sectors, are summarised in this report. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5958968 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5958968 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:37:00 EDT The UK has overtaken France for consumer spending on wine and consolidated its position as the world’s biggest wine importing market, reveals data from Vinexpo and IWSR. Moreover, wine drinkers in the UK are starting to trade up to more expensive wines costing more than £6 a bottle making it the second largest market in the world for wines at that price after the US. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5958967 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5958967 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:36:00 EDT Diageo Great Britain is investing significantly in digital activity for its vodka brand, Smirnoff, in 2011 with a +115% increase in spend on last year. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5816864 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5816864 Sun, 23 Jan 2011 11:37:00 EDT Shipments of Cognac reached an all time high of €1.86bn in 2010, reports the Bureau National Interprofessionnel du Cognac (BNIC). http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5816860 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5816860 Sun, 23 Jan 2011 11:36:00 EDT Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has praised the Scotch whisky industry on its global exports, which are heading for a record year. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5816859 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5816859 Sun, 23 Jan 2011 11:35:00 EDT In April 2011, Bill Samuels Jr will retire after 35 years as president of Maker’s Mark Kentucky distillery to travel the world as chairman emeritus for the brand. His son, Rob Samuels, who was appointed COO in October 2010, will lead the Maker’s Mark organisation going forward. The announcement was made by Matthew Shattock, president and CEO of Beam Global Spirits & Wine. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5801371 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5801371 Sun, 16 Jan 2011 13:40:00 EDT Premium rum and spirits company J Wray & Nephew UK has reported sales for 2010 substantially above expectations. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5788403 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5788403 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 10:21:00 EDT The latest sales data shows wine sales growing in overall value in pubs, clubs (+3.5%) and restaurants as well as in shops (+2.7%), despite a fall in volumes. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5788402 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5788402 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 10:20:00 EDT Constellation Brands, the global premium wine company, is to sell its Australian and UK business, (Constellation Wines Australia and Europe), to CHAMP Private Equity of Sydney, Australia. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5788401 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5788401 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 10:20:00 EDT The Wine and Spirit Trade Association has welcomed confirmation that new regulations on measures for fortified wine will continue to allow 100ml servings. Previous drafts of the regulation published by the last Government would have restricted fortified wine servings to 50ml or 70ml whereas sherry is customarily served in a 100ml measure. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5788392 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5788392 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 10:19:00 EDT Le Matériel Pera, based in Languedoc-Roussillon, France, a manufacturer and distributor of harvest reception, pressing and cooling equipment has joined the international association of oxygen management in wines O2inWines as premium member. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5770406 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5770406 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 05:55:00 EDT The Thierry’s team has been expanded with the appointment of Rebecca Nichols as brand manager and Peter Paton as supply chain manager. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5755954 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5755954 Tue, 28 Dec 2010 06:56:00 EDT Following clearance from the New Zealand Overseas Investment Office, Pernod Ricard has completed the sale of Lindauer and several other New Zealand wine brands from Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay together with their related inventories and assets. The consortium of buyers is made up of Lion Nathan New Zealand and Indevin. The transaction was completed on 22 December 2010 for NZD89m (circ. €50m) cash. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5755949 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5755949 Tue, 28 Dec 2010 06:55:00 EDT The Tax Free World Association committee has re-elected Erik Juul-Mortensen as president of the association. He will continue to oversee the management of TFWA activities and act as the association’s representative in relation to external agencies, including duty free and travel retail trade associations, lobbying organisations and the press. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5755944 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5755944 Tue, 28 Dec 2010 06:54:00 EDT José Yuraszeck, MD of Chilean winery Undurraga will take up the position of executive VP of the Board of Directors from March 2011. Ernesto Müller will take over as MD from March 7. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5755943 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5755943 Tue, 28 Dec 2010 06:50:00 EDT Just one in seven British adults buys wine online yet a third say they would consider doing so, according to a YouGov poll conducted for the Wine and Spirit Trade Association. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5755936 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5755936 Tue, 28 Dec 2010 06:49:00 EDT The authorities in Panama have granted an application by The Scotch Whisky Association, made in May 2010, for ‘Scotch whisky’ to be registered and protected as a ‘geographical indication of origin’ (GI). Registration ensures the highest levels of protection by local enforcement authorities, supporting the integrity of Scotch whisky as a product made in Scotland according to traditional practice. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5755935 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5755935 Tue, 28 Dec 2010 06:48:00 EDT The Portman Group has launched a campaign to raise awareness of the strict standards imposed on the alcohol industry through its Code of Practice. A series of full page ads in the media will highlight the rules and invite people to be on the look-out for any irresponsible alcohol products or marketing campaigns by drinks producers. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5755787 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5755787 Tue, 28 Dec 2010 05:13:00 EDT Barwell & Jones, a member of the Coe Group of companies, has added Willow Bridge Estate – a family-owned winery in Ferguson Valley, Western Australia – to its international portfolio of wines. Barwell & Jones will be the exclusive distributor for the wines in the UK, with immediate effect. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5755786 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5755786 Tue, 28 Dec 2010 05:12:00 EDT D&D Wines International, wine suppliers to the UK and Irish markets, has been appointed UK agent for Vavasour Wine Company, part of Foley Family Wines. The UK portfolio includes the Dashwood, Clifford Bay, Vavasour, Redwood Pass, Pebble Row and Goldwater wine brands. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5755785 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5755785 Tue, 28 Dec 2010 05:12:00 EDT Jameson further strengthened its position as the world’s leading Irish whiskey, with the announcement today (Dec 7) of 3m 9 litre case sales (MAT Oct 31) globally. Growth in the US, Jameson’s largest export market, contributed to the brand’s milestone success, with 1m cases sold. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5755784 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5755784 Tue, 28 Dec 2010 05:11:00 EDT The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) will expand its role on behalf of the spirits sector in the New Year following the decision to cease operations of the Gin and Vodka Association (GVA). http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5755780 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5755780 Tue, 28 Dec 2010 05:10:00 EDT National Wine Month is an initiative to recruit trade support and drive consumer communications under the creative platform ‘Make Time for Wine’. It is being co-ordinated by the Wine & Spirit Education Trust, which has made a significant financial contribution to kick-start the project. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5697503 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5697503 Sun, 28 Nov 2010 22:00:01 EDT Stock Spirits, based in Lublin, Poland, has appointed Joanna Zytkiewicz, ex-Diageo, as group sales and marketing director, and Brian Hurley as group human resources director. Hurley has extensive knowledge of the spirits industry, having previously been European HR director for Allied Domecq. Lesley Jackson joins Stock as group chief finance director after spending the past two and a half years as finance director at William Grant & Sons. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5697502 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5697502 Sun, 28 Nov 2010 13:38:00 EDT Australian Vintage, owners of wineries including McGuigan, Tempus Two and Nepenthe, has appointed Barry Dick as Winemaker. Dick has spent the last five years as winemaker at Sainsbury’s improving the supermarket’s ‘Taste the Difference’ and House ranges, while also working towards his MW. Craig Duncan joined the team this autumn as UK contract packing manager and Jan Turner will join as an account manager (UK South) in January 2011. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5697501 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5697501 Sun, 28 Nov 2010 13:37:00 EDT The latest research published by Euromonitor International shows that Diageo is highly likely to lose its position as the world's leading spirits producer by volume in 2011 to the Indian giant UB Group and that it could even fall as low as third position behind Pernod Ricard, although it will remain number one by value for the foreseeable future. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5697500 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5697500 Sun, 28 Nov 2010 13:36:00 EDT A Hebridean distiller has installed a pioneering new system to get volts from malts to power its distillery exclusively from recycled whisky waste. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5697499 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5697499 Sun, 28 Nov 2010 13:35:00 EDT Guala Closures Group, the world’s largest producer of non-refillable closures for the international spirits, wines and beverages sectors, has acquired an aluminium printing and cutting facility - a Metalprint division located in Magenta, Italy. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5691961 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5691961 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:49:00 EDT The Yali wine brand from Chilean producer Viña Ventisquero has entered into a partnership with BirdWatch Ireland. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5691960 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5691960 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:49:00 EDT Constellation Wines is set to become the producer of the largest amount of solar energy in the US wine industry. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5691959 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5691959 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:48:00 EDT Spanish premium wine group Baron de Ley–El Coto has bought Carbonera–Bergasa, a company with an estate of 500ha in Rioja, for €2.1m. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5691958 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5691958 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:47:00 EDT Research shows that 96% of mothers are planning some serious cut backs this Christmas as well as tightening their belts for 2011. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5691957 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5691957 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:47:00 EDT The annual TFWA World Exhibition will take place September 18-23 next year instead of in October as usual and as previously announced. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5691956 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5691956 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:46:00 EDT Old-fashioned practices that end up confusing wine shoppers are still evident on the drinks shelves of the nation’s biggest retail outlets, according to a survey carried out on behalf of WineOption.org, that saw 500 wine drinkers polled in the last two weeks of October 2010. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5691955 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5691955 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:46:00 EDT J Wray & Nephew, owner of Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum, has broadened three key roles in its international division in a move to expand the brand’s reach into emerging markets and solidify its position in NAFTA. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5566999 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5566999 Sun, 03 Oct 2010 07:08:00 EDT The number of brands meeting the strict criteria of The IWSR’s Elite Brands has fallen from 22 in 2009 to just 10 in 2010. The impact of the global economic crisis has taken its toll on some of the top-selling brands; those that have made it onto the list this year have proved their long-term resilience. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5566995 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5566995 Sun, 03 Oct 2010 07:08:00 EDT Following the successful piloting of a schools outreach to 11- 16 year olds and their parents in UK schools, launched in June, having taken advice, AIM Alcohol in Moderation has decided that it would be logical and beneficial to put AIM’s educational outreaches into a charitable arm: the Alcohol Educational Trust. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5566994 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5566994 Sun, 03 Oct 2010 07:07:00 EDT Whyte & Mackay to distribute Cockspur rum in the UK and Ireland’s on and off trade markets. The distribution agreement, effective from October 1, will see Cockspur Fine rum and the hand-crafted Cockspur 12 rum, brought into the Whyte & Mackay portfolio to sit alongside brands such as Dalmore, Jura, Vladivar and the most recent addition VnC cocktails http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5566993 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5566993 Sun, 03 Oct 2010 07:06:00 EDT Enotria is the exclusive UK agent for Champagne Jacquart from October 1. The Jacquart brand represent around 8% of total production in the Champagne region, and is a major player both domestically in France and on the export market. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5566988 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5566988 Sun, 03 Oct 2010 07:05:00 EDT Ardagh Glass Group, the third largest glass packaging manufacturer in Europe, is to acquire the global metal packaging company, Impress, for €1.7bn. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5566987 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5566987 Sun, 03 Oct 2010 07:04:00 EDT Fairtrade has surpassed organic as the latest ethical product set for massive growth in the alcohol sector, finds Datamonitor. Research by the independent market analyst has revealed the UK Fairtrade alcohol market is currently the largest in Europe and was worth £26m last year – nearly double that of the US market. The market will continue to expand, with expected year-on-year growth of 18% over the next five years. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5566986 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5566986 Sun, 03 Oct 2010 07:04:00 EDT An entire crop of grapes was stolen from a vineyard in the Languedoc-Roussillon region on September 26. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5566984 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5566984 Sun, 03 Oct 2010 07:03:00 EDT Carte Blanche Wines (CBW) has been selected as UK agent and distributor for Metis, a joint venture between Pascal Jolivet of Sancerre fame and John Hancock of Hawkes Bay producer Trinity Hill. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5548982 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5548982 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 08:14:00 EDT Una McCullough is the new marketing director at First Drinks. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5548980 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5548980 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 08:13:00 EDT Moreno Wines has become the UK agent for Chilean winery Undurraga. Founded in 1885, the winery was revamped in 2006 with an investment that saw it take on one of the strongest wine teams in South America. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5548979 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5548979 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 08:12:00 EDT The Coe Group of Companies, headed by John Coe, grandson of the original founder of the business, has made a number of changes in structure and personnel across the portfolio, which includes Coe Vintners, IDS, IDS Dubai, Barwell & Jones and Mangrove. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5548978 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5548978 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 08:12:00 EDT Following its €300 million acquisition in July of C&C’s portfolio of Irish spirits and liqueur brands, William Grant & Sons has established global marketing office in Dublin. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5548977 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5548977 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 08:11:00 EDT Diageo has appointed Simon Burch as global brand director of Smirnoff. Burch is currently senior VP for vodka and rums in North America, based in New York. The announcement follows a recent change in Diageo’s global marketing department which saw previous Smirnoff global brand director Philip Gladman appointed as GB marketing director. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5548976 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5548976 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 08:11:00 EDT Marco Ferrari has become SPI Group’s chief marketing officer, to drive forward Stolichnaya Premium Vodka’s global strategy. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5548975 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5548975 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 08:10:00 EDT Gruppo Campari is to acquire Carolans, Frangelico and Irish Mist from William Grant & Sons for €128.2 million. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5548969 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5548969 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 08:10:00 EDT Research commissioned by the WSTA suggests consumers looking to economise are more likely to cut back on going out for meals and entertainment in the next year. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5548968 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5548968 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 08:09:00 EDT A group of distillers in the Val de Travers region of Switzerland, where absinthe originated in the late 18th century, have won the right for their spirit to be the only one allowed to be labelled absinthe in Switzerland. As Switzerland is aligning its protected food and drink with the EU, absinthe producers elsewhere in Europe — France in particular – where 90 per cent of absinthe is made — are challenging the ban. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5548947 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5548947 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 08:08:00 EDT Pernod Ricard has created a new company – Premium Wine Brands – to develop the group’s international portfolio of wine brands, which includes Australian wines (Jacob’s Creek), New Zealand wines (Montana and Brancott), as well as Spanish and Argentinean brands (Campo Viejo and Graffigna). http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5489976 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5489976 Sat, 04 Sep 2010 11:30:00 EDT Chase distillery, from Herefordshire, has appointed Pelican Brands to market its range of spirits in the US. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5489975 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5489975 Sat, 04 Sep 2010 11:30:00 EDT Wine wholesaler and importer Enotria has acquired Bath-based Great Western Wine, whose primary business, like Enotria, is supplying the UK on-trade. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5489974 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5489974 Sat, 04 Sep 2010 11:29:00 EDT Carte Blanche, a new wholesale wine agency and importer is launching its portfolio with an inaugural trade tasting in London on September 16 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5489973 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5489973 Sat, 04 Sep 2010 11:29:00 EDT Nick Mantella has been appointed MD of Grupo Codorníu UK following the retirement Bill Breen after 40 years in the wine industry. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5489972 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5489972 Sat, 04 Sep 2010 11:28:00 EDT Alain Maingreaud is the new MD of the Tax Free World Association. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5489970 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5489970 Sat, 04 Sep 2010 11:27:00 EDT UK wine merchant Chalié Richards has taken on the agency for Western Australian winery Barwick Wines http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5489969 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5489969 Sat, 04 Sep 2010 11:26:00 EDT Bacardi, the world’s largest privately held spirits company, has announced Stefan Bomhard as regional president of Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5489965 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5489965 Sat, 04 Sep 2010 11:26:00 EDT First Drinks, a subsidiary of William Grant & Sons, is taking over the distribution of Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey, Carolans cream liqueur and Irish Mist whiskey liqueur in the UK, following the William Grant & Sons acquisition of the C&C Group’s spirits and liqueurs business last month. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5489964 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5489964 Sat, 04 Sep 2010 11:25:00 EDT As part of its strategy to focus on its on its premium spirits business, Berry Bros. & Rudd Spirits has formed a strategic partnership with San Francisco-based Anchor Brewers & Distillers, which includes Anchor Distilling and Preiss Imports within its spirits division. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5489961 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5489961 Sat, 04 Sep 2010 11:24:00 EDT According to the Nielsen July 2010 figures, Chilean wine sales in the UK off-trade have continued to grow with an increase of 12% in volume and 14% in value while the market only grew 1% in volume and 4% in value. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5489960 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5489960 Sat, 04 Sep 2010 11:23:00 EDT Gavin Pike is to take over from David Giles as the global brand director for Diageo’s Johnnie Walker. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5353636 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5353636 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 11:26:00 EDT Matthew Turner has been appointed by The Edrington Group as brand controller for Highland Park. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5353634 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5353634 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 11:26:00 EDT The WSTA has appointed Aileen Keyes as its new policy manager. Aileen joins the trade body from the Electoral Commission http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5353625 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5353625 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 11:25:00 EDT Stratford’s Wine Agencies has been appointed as UK distributor to Spain’s Tinto Figuero from Ribera del Duero and Rioja's Lar de Paula http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5353624 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5353624 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 11:24:00 EDT Drinkaware, the UK’s alcohol awareness charity, has appointed two public health experts to join the charity in its mission to tackle alcohol misuse. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5353623 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5353623 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 11:24:00 EDT Premium spirits business and independent family distillers, William Grant & Sons is the new owner of a portfolio of Irish spirits and liqueur brands, including Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey, Carolans, Frangelico and Irish Mist, following the completion of its acquisition of C&C’s spirits and liqueurs business for €300m. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5315622 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5315622 Sun, 04 Jul 2010 06:26:00 EDT Bibendum is to distribute wines from Grover Vineyards, one of India's premier producers, on an exclusive basis in the UK. Three wines will be represented initially comprising Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet-Shiraz and the award-winning La Reserve. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5315526 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5315526 Sun, 04 Jul 2010 06:25:00 EDT Diageo has announced changes to its global marketing department following a review of its structure. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5315525 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5315525 Sun, 04 Jul 2010 06:24:00 EDT Stock Spirits Group, Central Europe’s leading producer of branded spirits, has announced a revenue increase of 17% to €262.0m in the year to December 09. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5315524 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5315524 Sun, 04 Jul 2010 06:24:00 EDT Diageo has increased its ownership interest in London Group, the joint venture that owns Nuvo, an ultra-premium, imported pink sparkling liqueur, making Diageo the majority partner with a stake of approximately 70 percent. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5315522 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5315522 Sun, 04 Jul 2010 06:23:00 EDT Pernod Ricard Group has agreed to sell its shares in Ambrosio Velasco to Diego Zamora for € 33.1 million (excluding debt) subject to clearance by the Spanish competition authorities. Ambrosio Velasco is a Spanish company that owns among others the brand Pacharán Zoco, Palacio de la Vega wine from Navarra, and related assets. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5315521 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5315521 Sun, 04 Jul 2010 06:22:00 EDT Skalli wines in the South of France has appointed of Franck Autard as its new MD based in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. He replaces Marc Badouin who has been MD since 1993. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5132623 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5132623 Mon, 10 May 2010 13:54:00 EDT Aspall is putting over £1m behind its premium range of Suffolk cyders. The first stage of the investment includes a packaging revamp that includes new labels, caps and the use of amber-coloured glass bottles instead of the current green. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5132622 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5132622 Mon, 10 May 2010 13:51:00 EDT E&J Gallo Winery has appointed Namaqua Wines to market and distribute its portfolio of wines in South Africa http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5132610 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5132610 Mon, 10 May 2010 13:51:00 EDT Experts meeting in London later this summer will outline new ways of tackling the illicit trade in alcohol and tobacco which costs governments billions of dollars a year. Global anti-counterfeiting, security and anti-smuggling specialists will join representatives from manufacturers and government agencies at the second Tax Stamp Forum (14 – 15 June) in London, organised by Reconnaissance International. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5132608 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5132608 Mon, 10 May 2010 13:42:00 EDT The US Federal Court has reaffirmed Bacardi's ownership and proper use of the Havana Club rum trademark and bottle descriptor, and rejected allegations of geographically misleading packaging. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5132589 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5132589 Mon, 10 May 2010 13:41:00 EDT 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. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5132588 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5132588 Mon, 10 May 2010 13:41:00 EDT Kilchoman Distillery has appointed Impex Beverages at it’s importer for the US. The first bottles will be available from September 2010. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5132587 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5132587 Mon, 10 May 2010 13:40:00 EDT Bacardi Corporation has unvielled the largest wind turbine installation in Puerto Rico to help power its Bacardi rum distillery near San Juan. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5132586 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5132586 Mon, 10 May 2010 13:39:00 EDT Italy’s largest wine co-operative, Caviro, has unveiled plans to develop its business in the UK, build market share and reposition the company as a leading supplier of branded product. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5132583 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5132583 Mon, 10 May 2010 13:38:00 EDT Stolichnaya Premium Vodka has linked up with the Red Bull Air Race World Championship 2010 as the official supporter of the British team. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5132582 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5132582 Mon, 10 May 2010 13:37:00 EDT Maxxium UK, the sales and distribution alliance for The Edrington Group and Beam Global Spirits & Wine, will be taking over the distribution of Cutty Sark blended Scotch whisky from Inspirit Brands commencing May 17. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5132513 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5132513 Mon, 10 May 2010 12:39:00 EDT Toronto and Montreal airports to allow EU passengers to transfer with duty free LAGs. Other Canadian airports are to follow soon. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5132510 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5132510 Mon, 10 May 2010 12:38:00 EDT Brintex added a new element to the London International Wine Fair for 2010 – a conference that will take place on Monday May 17 at ExCeL from 12.30-4.30pm. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5132509 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5132509 Mon, 10 May 2010 12:36:00 EDT The Edrington Group has announced that Jason Craig, previously global controller for Highland Park single malt, has been appointed brand controller with the newly-acquired Cutty Sark blended Scotch whisky brand. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5132508 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5132508 Mon, 10 May 2010 12:35:00 EDT Premium spirits business and independent family distillers, William Grant & Sons is to buy the shares and assets of C&C Group’s spirits and liqueur business for €300m. The purchase will include the C&C portfolio of Irish spirits and liqueur brands, Tullamore Dew, Carolans, Frangelico and Irish Mist. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5132507 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5132507 Mon, 10 May 2010 12:35:00 EDT The world’s biggest brand names take a battering as the economy takes hold according to The Power 100, 2010 listing published this week (May 10) by Intangible Business. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5132506 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5132506 Mon, 10 May 2010 12:34:00 EDT Ian Ferrier, chairman of Australian Vintage Limited (AVL) has announced that AVL’s CEO, Dane Hudson, has decided to pursue other interests and will be leaving the company in May http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5027205 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5027205 Tue, 30 Mar 2010 10:17:00 EDT Wine brand owner LusoVini of Portugal has appointed Clink Wines as its UK distributor. LusoVini says its aim is to change the international image of Portugal, which is known for good quality value for money but not yet globally respected as a premium wine producing country. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5024992 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5024992 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:31:00 EDT Maxxium UK is investing £15m in its cognac brand Courvoisier in a move it says will “revolutionise” the cognac category and drive growth through “innovative promotional activity and education tools”. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5024991 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5024991 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:31:00 EDT This April, Diageo Great Britain (GB) will launch an integrated campaign behind Pimm’s – seen by many as the quintessential British summer drink. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5024990 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5024990 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:30:00 EDT New record figures for both exhibitors and visitors were announced by organiser Messe Düsseldorf as ProWein 2010 drew to a close on March 23. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5024989 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5024989 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:29:00 EDT Rémy Cointreau Global Travel Retail has added three new trade marketing managers to its Paris-based marketing team. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5024988 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5024988 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:29:00 EDT Scottish Dumfries-based producer Mulligans is changing the labelling on its Yegaar brand which is distributed to the on- and off-trade following a ruling by the Portman Group. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5024987 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5024987 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:28:00 EDT The UK government has announced in today’s Budget (March 24, 2010) a 5.1% increase in alcohol duty, which means taxes on wine and spirits have risen by over 25% and 20% respectively since March 2008. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5024986 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5024986 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:28:00 EDT The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) has introduced a craft distiller affiliate membership programme designed to organise the growing number of small distilled spirits producers across the US and alert them to public policy issues affecting the industry at every level of government. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5002360 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5002360 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:19:00 EDT Imports of Cava to the UK remain buoyant, according to 2009 figures published last week by the Consejo Regolador de Cava. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5002359 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5002359 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:19:00 EDT In a serious blow to the Scottish Government's plans to introduce a minimum price scheme for alcohol, the European Court of Justice has ruled today (March 5) that the minimum pricing of tobacco in Austria, Ireland, and France violates EU law. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5002358 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5002358 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:15:00 EDT D&D Wines International, an independent wine supplier to the UK and Irish markets, has been appointed the principal UK agent (off-trade) for Jeanjean Languedoc and Rigal, both part of Advini, the new group formed from the merger of Jeanjean and Laroche in January 2010. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5002355 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5002355 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:14:00 EDT Syrah specialist Gauntley's of Nottingham has taken on the UK distribution of Argentinian brand, Callia, from Salentein. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5002354 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5002354 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:14:00 EDT UK wine merchant Chalié Richards’ MD Bob Rishworth has taken on the role of chairman following a restructure of the group. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5002353 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5002353 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:13:00 EDT Global drinks industry freight forwarder JF Hillebrand is donating 50 bulk flexitanks to the Chilean earthquake relief effort http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5002352 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5002352 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:13:00 EDT Total Processing & Packaging 2010 is set to open its doors to thousands of visitors at the NEC, Birmingham from May 25 - 27. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5002350 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5002350 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:12:00 EDT This summer, Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) and Diageo Great Britain (Diageo GB) are working together to launch their biggest joint marketing campaign to date, to drive spirit and mixer sales in the off-trade and grow basket spend. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5002349 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5002349 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:11:00 EDT Diageo Australia is to manage the full marketing and distribution of Jose Cuervo tequila brands in Australia from April 1. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5002348 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5002348 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:10:00 EDT Alcopops are still the most promoted alcohol product across supermarkets, drinking at home is set to grow with sales forecast to rise to £12.bn* by the end of the year and men are still the biggest purchasers of alcohol, according to the latest data published today (March 19) by mySupermarket.co.uk http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5002347 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5002347 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:09:00 EDT Diageo GB is launching a ‘Perfect Easter, Perfect Choice’ consumer campaign to drive sales of the spirits category during this important period. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5002346 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=5002346 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:07:00 EDT The 30th London International Wine Fair organiser, Brintex, reports significant growth in the sizes of many of the international pavilions, as well as an increased presence by several UK agents. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4950867 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4950867 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:39:00 EDT A range of logistics contracts have been signed recently to support the trade in the UK: Kuehne + Nagel has grown its business in the UK wine and spirits market with Concha Y Toro; DSV Road has won a two year contract to transport all Marks & Spencer’s beer, wine and spirits from its UK suppliers to the M&S distribution centre in Daventry; and logistics provider JF Hillebrand it has been awarded new contracts from two of the UK’s largest retail chains. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4950863 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4950863 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:38:00 EDT Beginning today (February 19), passengers making duty free purchases at airports in the US and Canada who are travelling to Europe and then transiting onwards will no longer be subject to normal EU restrictions on taking liquids and gels on board aircraft. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4934838 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4934838 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:25:00 EDT Always controversial, UK independent brewer Brewdog now claims to have “snatched victory from the jaws of defeat” by reclaiming the title of ‘brewer of the world’s strongest beer’ from German brewer, Schorschbräu. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4925489 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4925489 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 06:37:00 EDT Family-owned Australian winery Casella Wines and Percy Fox & Co have entered into an agreement, which takes effect from February 22, 2010, whereby Percy Fox & Co will become the exclusive UK distributor for the Casella Wines flagship brand, Yellow Tail, in the UK. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4925488 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4925488 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 06:36:00 EDT Pernod Ricard is to sell a number of Swedish and Danish assets to Altia for SEK835 million (€82m) cash. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4925474 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4925474 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 06:36:00 EDT Monteal-based independent marketer Mosaiq has acquired the global rights to the Caribbean dark rum brand Lemon Hart from Pernod Ricard. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4925473 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4925473 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 06:34:00 EDT The drinks industry is failing to adhere to a voluntary agreement with Government on alcohol labels and just 15 per cent of drinks give consumers enough information about units and health harms, according to a report published on Monday, February 15, 2010 by the Department of Health http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4925472 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4925472 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 06:34:00 EDT A new Mexican company, Prime Brands Duty Free, has been created with the aim of becoming the largest brand distributor and agency in the US$160m Mexican travel retail market http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4912353 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4912353 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 06:35:00 EDT Chilean Maule-based winery VIA Wines has appointed Hallgarten Druitt to distribute its Oveja Negra brand in the UK http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4912352 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4912352 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 06:34:00 EDT Dorset-based brewer of premium bottled ales Hall & Woodhouse is building a new £5 million brewery for its Badger ales on the existing Blandford St Mary site. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4900869 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4900869 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:52:00 EDT French wine producers JeanJean and Laroche have sealed their merger (first announced September 09) forming Advini - the country’s largest wine group and the first to be listed on the French stock market. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4900868 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4900868 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:51:00 EDT Australian wine producer Qualia Wines (QWS) has confirmed an exclusive partnership with UK–based, Clink Wines. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4900867 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4900867 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:50:00 EDT UK consumer brands will succeed in the recovering economic markets if lessons are learnt from the last two years, according to new research from independent business analyst Datamonitor. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4900863 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4900863 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:49:00 EDT Bibendum is to distribute all André Lurton wines - from entry level up to Cru Classé, including Châteaux Bonnet, Rochemorin, Couhins-Lurton, La Louvière and Dauzac - on an exclusive basis in the UK on- and off-trade http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4900862 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4900862 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:49:00 EDT Chilean Maule-based winery VIA Wines has appointed Hallgarten Druitt to distribute its Oveja Negra brand in the UK. Hallgarten Druitt takes over from Bibendum with immediate effect. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4900859 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4900859 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:45:00 EDT Super-premium UK cyder-maker Aspall reports sales in excess of half a million litres in December 2009 double the volumes sold in the same month in 2008. Total cyder sales for Aspall (on and off-trade) are growing by 85% year-on-year. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4831408 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4831408 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:48:00 EDT Lager value sales have fallen by 10% in the past five years and Mintel forecasts that even beyond the current recession the market will continue to see a year-on-year decline. The problem is that fewer people are drinking alcohol, meaning that competition between drinks is more intense than ever. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4831406 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4831406 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:47:00 EDT The New York grape, grape juice and wine industries contributed over $3.76 billion in economic benefits to the economy of New York State in 2008, according to a study conducted by the Napa Valley-based Stonebridge Research Group http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4831405 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4831405 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:46:00 EDT The Languedoc-Roussillon estate - a leading light of the Faugères appellation - is under new ownership. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4831404 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4831404 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:45:00 EDT The Conservative Party in the UK has pledged in its Green Paper on Public Health, published Jan 13, to “can” the units system for alcohol. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4831403 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4831403 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:44:00 EDT Dutch brewer Heineken is set to take a strong position in the Mexican and Brazilian markets with a US$5bn purchase of Femsa Cerveza, whose brands include Tecate, Carta Blanca, Dos Equis and Kaiser. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4825290 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4825290 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 07:02:00 EDT Responses from the SWA, GVA, WSTA and Tim Wilson (The Wilson Drinks Report) to the Health Select Committee report calling for minimum pricing and further restrictions on the advertising of alcohol products January 7, 2010 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4810491 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4810491 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EDT Patrón Spirits International has secured new partnerships with DFASS to offer Patrón Silver tequila for duty free sales onboard international flights on American Airlines, Delta Airlines, and Canada’s Air Transat. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4809334 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4809334 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:00:00 EDT Cellar Trends, a UK specialist distributor of wines, Champagne, spirits and liqueurs, has been appointed to distribute the Finest Call range of premium cocktail mixes. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4808765 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4808765 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:00:00 EDT The urgent need to tackle Britain’s drink-fuelled violence and health problems has led to calls for a minimum retail price for alcohol. But rather than reduce consumption of alcohol, new research shows that if the price of alcohol was significantly increased in supermarkets, only 21% (just over 1 in 5) of adult British drinkers said they would buy less alcohol and spend the same amount as they do now. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4734236 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4734236 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 09:02:00 EDT Foster’s EMEA has contracted logistics provider Cert Octavian to handle its distribution for three years from May 2010, with an additional two year option, in a deal which could exceed £30m. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4723271 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4723271 Sun, 20 Dec 2009 11:41:00 EDT Justin Howard-Sneyd MW, previously head of wine at Waitrose, is to join Direct Wines as global wine director at the end of February. He takes over from Dan Snook who is relocating to France to be MD for a Bordeaux negociant. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4722819 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4722819 Sun, 20 Dec 2009 06:30:00 EDT Steve Kelsey ponders on drink as a creative tool and looks to some icon design examples. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4722797 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4722797 Sun, 20 Dec 2009 05:32:00 EDT The film director Francis Ford Coppola claims 55,000 cases of his California winery's new Encyclopedia range of wines launched in 2008 were spoilt by faulty bottles and screwcaps. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4720526 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4720526 Sat, 19 Dec 2009 14:23:00 EDT Tokyo-based Suntory Liquors has acquired a 70% share in China-based wine importer and distributor ASC Fine Wines Holding while Kokubu & Co, also of Tokyo, acquired a 10% share in the company. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4720525 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4720525 Sat, 19 Dec 2009 14:22:00 EDT Roger Harris, Beaujolais specialist at Roger Harris Wines gives his views on the use of PET bottles. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4702410 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4702410 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:27:00 EDT Dorothy Mackenzie, chairman, Dragon Rouge discusses luxury versus sustainability in brand design http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4702401 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4702401 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:26:00 EDT John Mathers, managing director Holmes & Merchant talks about the possibilities of working in a darkening market – a world in which each of your branding and marketing channels is slowly but surely shut down. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4702400 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4702400 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:25:00 EDT Steve Kelsey, strategic innovations director, Pi d8 - specialist innovation unit of Pi Global talks about the instincts that drive the design of new packaging for new drinks http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4702399 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4702399 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:23:00 EDT Serengeti Breweries (SBL) has taken over distribution of all EABL/Diageo spirits brands in Tanzania, including Johnnie Walker, Bond 7, Smirnoff, Richot brandy, Chelsea, Captain Morgan, Popov vodka and Gilbeys Gin. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4702398 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4702398 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:21:00 EDT Bacardi has become the first major spirits company to achieve certification under ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 for all its production facilities globally. Bacardi began its quest to achieve “Triple Crown” certification just three years ago. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4702397 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4702397 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:21:00 EDT The UK’s Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) k has accused the Scottish Government of punishing Scottish consumers and businesses with its Alcohol Bill, whilst doing little to tackle the root causes of alcohol misuse. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4702396 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4702396 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:19:00 EDT A fire which broke out on December 2 at around 5.30pm at J Wray & Nephew in Kingston, Jamaica has seriously damaged the cooperage and two small ageing warehouses. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4702395 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4702395 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:18:00 EDT First Drinks, the UK supplier of premium spirits, is investing heavily in its portfolio of brands to drive sales in the run up to Christmas. Over £6m is being spent on brand advertising and a series of sponsorship deals and promotional activities. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4702394 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4702394 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:17:00 EDT The drinks industry's self-regulatory body The Portman Group has banned BrewDog's controversial 18% abv Tokyo* beer from bars, clubs and shops across the UK after finding the marketing of the brand encouraged excessive drinking. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4702393 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4702393 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:16:00 EDT C&C Group, the manufacturer, marketer and distributor of branded alcoholic beverages in Ireland and the UK, has agreed to acquire the UK cider assets of Constellation Brands, The Gaymer Cider Company for £45 million (€50 million). http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4702388 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4702388 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:15:00 EDT The International Center for Alcohol Policies has published Working Together to Reduce Harmful Drinking as a contribution to the WHO's global strategy to reduce the harmful use of alcohol, as well regional organisations and national governments involved in alcohol policy. The aim of the book is to stimulate the private and public sectors to work together. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4702387 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4702387 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:14:00 EDT The next London International Wine Fair (LIWF) and Distil exhibition at ExCeL, May18-20, is to have a new layout. Major on-site improvements and an extension to the south hall will mean that Distil, now in its third year, will join the LIWF in the south hall adjacent to the west entrance. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4702386 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4702386 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:14:00 EDT Ben van Doesburgh is the new CEO of De Kuyper Royal Distillers. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4702385 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4702385 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:13:00 EDT Cutty Sark Scotch whisky has ended is UK distribution arrangement with Emporia Brands after two years. With immediate effect, UK distribution of Cutty Sark will be handled once again by Berry Bros. & Rudd. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4702384 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4702384 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:12:00 EDT New figures published by The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) show that, despite recession, more than 807m bottles of Scotch Whisky valued at £2.11bn were shipped abroad during the first nine months of 2009 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4702383 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4702383 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:11:00 EDT Pernod Ricard UK has announced changes relating to three channel director positions http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4702382 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4702382 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:04:00 EDT The Portman Group, the drinks industry's self-regulatory body, has declared the labels on Rattler Cyder, which feature a grinning, sunglasses-wearing cartoon snake, are in breach of the agreed code of conduct and therefore must be changed. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4702381 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4702381 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:03:00 EDT All future Scotch Whisky adverts and printed point of sale materials are to carry a responsible drinking message, says Scotch Whisky Association (SWA). http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4537448 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4537448 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:07:00 EDT BrewDog has launched Equity for Punks – an online shareholder scheme http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4487045 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4487045 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:37:00 EDT Stock Spirits Group has appointmented of Tomas Tarcala as marketing director of Stock Plzeň http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4487044 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4487044 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:36:00 EDT Trent Russell has been promoted to marketing director for Bacardi Global Travel Retail http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4487043 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4487043 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:36:00 EDT Ogier, part of the Jeanjean Group, has appointed London-based Mistral Wines as its exclusive UK off-trade representative http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4487042 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4487042 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:35:00 EDT The Wine and Spirits Trade Association in the UK is TA is the Treasury to cut excise duty rates on wine and spirits when it restores VAT to its standard 17.5% rate at the end of next month. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4487041 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4487041 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:34:00 EDT Scottish Secretary Jim Murphy has announced that new regulations to protect Scotch Whisky and the consumers of it worldwide have been laid in the House of Commons. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4487040 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4487040 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:33:00 EDT The Bacardi Global Travel Retail Division has been named Best Supplier by Schiphol Airport Retailer http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4487038 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4487038 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:32:00 EDT TFWA World Exhibition, October 19 - 23, in the Palais des Festivals, Cannes, this year celebrated its 25th anniversary. A total of 5,013 visitors attended the show – 13% down last year. Felicity Murray attended the show and presents a review of the news from the 100-plus wine and spirits exhibitors. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4415809 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4415809 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:52:00 EDT The National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) has published its consultation on the draft guidance for the Public Health Programme: Alcohol use disorders in adults and young people: prevention and early identification. The draft guidance includes measures on price, availability, marketing and licensing. The consultation can be found at nice.org.uk. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4415808 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4415808 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:50:00 EDT Two spirits brands sell more than 1m cases in travel retail – Johnnie Walker Scotch whisky and Absolut vodka – according to The IWSR Drinks Record Top-50 list of leading travel retail spirits brands in 2008. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4415807 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4415807 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:50:00 EDT Diageo's Smirnoff vodka has maintained its No.1 spot in the IWSR Elite Brands List http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4415806 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4415806 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:49:00 EDT European Court’s Advocate General has ruled that minimum pricing is illegal. The legal opinion is that minimum prices were “not necessary in order to protect public health” and were a distortion of competition. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4415805 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4415805 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:48:00 EDT Rajiv Bhatia is leaving Inver House Distillers (a subsidiary of International Beverage Holdings) to join William Grant & Sons in January 2010 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4415804 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4415804 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:48:00 EDT Russian Standard Vodka, Russia’s number one premium vodka, and Rémy Cointreau Global Travel Retail are entering into a multi-year international distribution agreement covering duty free channels. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4415802 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4415802 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:46:00 EDT Report on the WSTA annual conference held in London - the changing drinks market and the challenges ahead facing the drinks industry http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4293664 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4293664 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 10:09:00 EDT UK independent craft brewer BrewDog has launched a 1.1% beer called Nanny State in direct response to the outcry caused last month after launching Tokyo* (The Drinks Report July 09), the UK’s strongest beer at 18.2% abv. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4293652 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4293652 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 10:08:00 EDT The UK Government has announced it will legislate to deregulate wine measures under 75ml in a move that will allow bars and restaurants to offer sample measures of wine to their customers. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4293651 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4293651 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 10:08:00 EDT Aspall has signed a five-year deal with UK events specialist Creativevents, which will enable the super premium cyder brand to be showcased to over 8 million consumers in the next year. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4293650 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4293650 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 10:06:00 EDT The proposed merger, agreed on September 22, will create a market leader in the premium wine sector with over 1,450 hectares of vineyards, a portfolio of brands and an annual turnover of some €200m, of which almost 50% comes from the international market. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4293649 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4293649 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 10:05:00 EDT Diageo and Sainsbury’s have announced confirmation that the dispute regarding Diageo’s Pimm’s brand and Sainsbury’s Pitchers http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4293648 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4293648 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 10:05:00 EDT Consumers are increasingly focused on ‘value’ for money. The challenge is to wean consumers off coupons, according to an analysis of the restaurant and managed pub industry by Deloitte, the business advisory firm. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4217460 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4217460 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:28:00 EDT More than 100 members of the Wine & Spirits Trade Association (WSTA) gathered in London yesterday (Wednesday) for its annual conference. James Graham was there for The Drinks Report http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4217459 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4217459 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:27:00 EDT The Sud de France UK Sommelier of the Year competition has been won by 26 year-old Frenchman Romain Henry of Gordon Ramsay’s Maze restaurant http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4186604 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4186604 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:54:00 EDT The Aberdeenshire distillery is to receive a £7m injection this autumn to help restore the status of its GlenDronach malt whisky and accelerate growth in new markets worldwide. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4186330 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4186330 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:20:00 EDT Wyborowa vodka from Poland has appointed Virtue Worldwide, part of the VICE Media Group and a full service communications agency headquartered in New York and London, to handle the Pernod Ricard brand globally. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4186173 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4186173 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 08:36:00 EDT Diageo has said it will pursue the potential it sees for its brands in India separately from United Spirits. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4076783 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4076783 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:15:00 EDT The US$20.2m extension to Diageo’s Plainfield, Illinois, brand technical center and bottling plant was officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on August 24, at which David Cutter president Diageo Americas Supply criticised the State about its 90% tax hike on spirits. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4073044 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4073044 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:34:00 EDT Philip Almond is to replace Sharon Keith as global brand director at Baileys in Dublin commencing September 15 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4057365 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4057365 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 07:20:00 EDT The Bacardi Global Travel Retail Division has appointed René Machon to regional manager of Germany and Switzerland. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4057364 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4057364 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 07:19:00 EDT Following a successful launch and exceptional customer reaction, Fuller, Smith & Turner’s has now sold over 1,000 barrels of its Gales Seafarers Ale, benefiting a British seafarers charity. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4057362 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4057362 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 07:17:00 EDT Joan Amat succeeds Magí Raventós as president of the Institut del Cava for the next three years. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4057360 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4057360 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 07:17:00 EDT Sainsbury’s is facing a legal battle with Diageo over an alleged copyright infringement. The dispute is over Sainsbury’s new gin-based Pitchers http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4057358 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4057358 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 07:14:00 EDT Percy Fox & Co has become the exclusive UK distributor for South African wine brand Arniston Bay plus the Welmoed, Kumkani and Versus brand portfolios of producer The Company of Wine People. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4026148 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4026148 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:00:00 EDT Birte Syska has been names the new key account manager Nordic Duty Free for Brown-Forman based in Hamburg, Germany. She joined B-F in 2006 as sales development manager. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4026100 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4026100 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:41:00 EDT Australia’s second largest listed wine company Australian Vintage has announced better than expected sales for the 08/09 financial year. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4025901 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4025901 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:25:00 EDT Gruppo Campari has appointed Cellar Trends to distribute Wild Turkey Bourbon in the UK on- and off-trade. The agreement commences September 1. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3974313 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3974313 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 13:27:00 EDT Scott Watson, former general manager of Moet-Hennessy in central and eastern Europe, has taken up the role as marketing director at G & J Greenall. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3974312 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3974312 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 13:26:00 EDT Scotch whisky producers have welcomed moves by EU for consultations with the Philippines calling for the region to dismantle its longstanding tax discrimination against imported spirits. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3974311 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3974311 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 13:25:00 EDT Pernod Ricard has sold Tia Maria coffee liqueur to Illva Saronno for a €12m. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3974310 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3974310 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 13:24:00 EDT The Retail of Alcohol Standards Group has appointed Philip Loring, formerly head of central operations for First Quench Retailing, as a consultant to develop the work of Community Alcohol Partnerships in tackling underage alcohol purchase and possession in the UK. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3974287 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3974287 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 13:22:00 EDT LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton recorded revenue of €7.8 billion in the first half of 2009, reflecting a slight increase over the same period in 2008 despite the global economic crisis, says a company statement. Profits from the wine and spirits division took a hit as distributors destocked in the half. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3974284 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3974284 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 13:20:00 EDT Recession-effected demand in the Russian beverage can market has caused Rexam Beverage Can Europe & Asia to announce that it is to cease production at its Dmitrov plant near Moscow at the end of the high season http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3974282 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3974282 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 13:19:00 EDT BrewDog, one of the UK’s leading independent breweries responsible for the brands such Punk IPA, has launched Tokyo*, the UK’s strongest beer at 18.2% abv, which its creators say will help alleviate the country’s irresponsible binge drinking culture http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3974257 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3974257 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 13:17:00 EDT Technical cork closure Diam has invested in a strategic programme of activities to increase the profile of Diam within the US trade and consumer wine media, build relationships with key industry influencers and drive closure debate. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3916704 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3916704 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 12:50:00 EDT Britain’s drinks industry has announced a £100 million social marketing campaign aimed at encouraging more responsible drinking among young adults and shifting attitudes towards drunkenness http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3916703 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3916703 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 12:49:00 EDT White Plains, New York-based wine importer WJ Deutsch & Sons has created a spirits division to be overseen by newly-appointed senior VP Jean-Francois Bonneté, former president and CEO of Mystique Brands. Deutsch will partner Cognac Ferrand to exclusively represent its Cognac Landy brand http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3916691 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3916691 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 12:49:00 EDT Aspall has extended its partnership with Australian brewer Little World Beverages, to distribute its portfolio of Little Creatures premium alcoholic drinks in the UK. The reciprocal agreement follows Aspall Suffolk Cyder’s launch into Australia two years ago through Little World Beverages. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3916690 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3916690 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 12:48:00 EDT Privately owned Islay distiller Bruichladdich has appointed Blavod Extreme Spirits to distribute its single malt whisky and a selection of its other brands in the UK. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3851527 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3851527 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 06:33:00 EDT UK drinks industry trade body, the Wine and Spirits Trade Association (WSTA) has condemned the call from a senior police officer for an 80p per unit minimum price for alcohol, which would equate to £8 for a bottle of wine. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3839651 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3839651 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:10:00 EDT Diageo's restructuring plans for its Scottish operations – backed by a £100 million investment – will mean the closure of its packaging sites in Kilmarnock and Port Dundas with the loss of up to 900 jobs over the next two years. But 400 new jobs will be created through the expansion of a packaging plant in Fife and a new coopering centre in Clackmannanshire. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3820241 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3820241 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:19:00 EDT Bryan Fry, marketing VP PR Asia, will succeed Gilles Bogaert (now MD finance) as MD Pernod Ricard (PR) Brazil, while former COO for PR Brazil, Victor Jerez, becomes MD Wyborowa . . http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3819217 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3819217 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:07:00 EDT An agreement between the EU and Turkey, eliminating tax discrimination against Scotch Whisky, has given a major boost to Scotch Whisky’s prospects in Turkey, an important emerging market for distillers. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3819216 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3819216 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:04:00 EDT South African drinks company Wild Cape Liqueurs has been hammered by the Advertising Standards Authority after Alcohol Concern complained about its advertisement for Wild Africa Cream Liqueur, which appeared in a trade magazine. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3819215 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3819215 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:02:00 EDT A long fight by the Scotch Whisky Association to protect consumers from imitation ‘Scotch Whiskies’ in Italy has come to a successful end in the Italian Supreme Court. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3811384 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3811384 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:28:00 EDT Beam Global Spirits & Wine has acquired the Effen Vodka brand from Sazerac in a swap for Beam’s Old Taylor whiskey brand and inventory http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3811383 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3811383 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:25:00 EDT Stella David is to leave her role as Bacardi Group’s global chief marketing officer to join William Grant & Sons as CEO, effective from August 10. She has held a number of key appointments at Bacardi including VP global operations, MD Asia Pacific and CEO of the group’s UK and Dutch businesses. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3781003 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3781003 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 07:44:00 EDT Australian-born Des Mulcahy, founder of the Beer Exposed festival in London, has joined two-year-old Scottish beer brand BrewDog as its UK operations manager - a newly created position as the company gears up for expansion. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3762122 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3762122 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:46:00 EDT Strathisla Distillery owned by Chivas Brothers, the Scotch whisky and premium gin business of Pernod Ricard, has been awarded Five Star status by Visit Scotland, the country’s official national tourism organisation. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3762121 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3762121 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:45:00 EDT The Cuba Ron Company and Compagnie de Guyenne in Cognac have agreed an exclusive distribution deal for Santiago de Cuba Rum across 30 countries. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3762120 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3762120 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:44:00 EDT Diageo has acquired the premium cocktail mixer company Stirrings by increasing its stake in the company from the 20% minority holding taken in 2007 to 100%. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3762108 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3762108 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:43:00 EDT Chivas Brothers has won its battle to protect the name and reputation of its flagship Scotch whisky brand Chivas Regal in China. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3733806 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3733806 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 05:50:00 EDT Diageo is to distribute and market liqueurs in 61 markets across Western and Eastern Europe, Russia and former CIS countries, as well as duty-free. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3731249 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3731249 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:52:00 EDT Andrew Carter, currently global gin category director at Bacardi Global Brands, becomes managing director of the Bacardi Global Travel Retail Division in August. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3710259 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3710259 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:45:00 EDT The Scotch whisky industry has announced a major environmental strategy that pledges to reduce its use of fossil fuels and CO2 emissions by 80 per cent by 2050. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3710256 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3710256 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:44:00 EDT UK retail giant Tesco has launched a Virtual Wine Advisor (VWA) for troubled consumers who lack basic wine knowledge; giving them the chance to get expert wine advice when they’re choosing wine in-store. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3662226 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3662226 Sat, 23 May 2009 12:36:00 EDT A rare Scottish brew, Zephyr, that has spent 21 months in 42 year-old whisky casks filled with 30kgs of fresh strawberries, went on sale this week at £25/75cl bottle to raise money for the RNLI lifeboat charity. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3662224 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3662224 Sat, 23 May 2009 12:34:00 EDT Mont Tauch, Fitou’s co-operative, has appointed a UK-based sales director, highlighting the importance of the UK market to the operation. Antoine Leray, formerly with Castel Freres, will be working closely with Thierry’s Mont Tauch’s UK agent, The move is announced as Katie Jones, Mont Tauch’s marketing and communications director, is leaving to pursue private interests and south of France PR activities. One of her ambitions is to make the first vintage from her own two hectares of vines in Maury. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3662223 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3662223 Sat, 23 May 2009 12:32:00 EDT Christian Rose, former director of NAAFI, Alliance Boots, and Albannach Brands, has been appointed managing director of G&J Greenall. Rose will oversee the international rollout of the re-launch of Greenall’s Original London Dry Gin and a newly packaged ready-to-drink Gin & Tonic range. The company will launch a new super-premium gin in late 2009 and is now promoting its new premium vodka, Cristalnaya, currently an exclusive listing with UK’s Tesco. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3662222 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3662222 Sat, 23 May 2009 12:31:00 EDT GI Solutions has formed a partnership with design agency Blue Nectar enabling them to offer a full service from packaging concept through production to distribution and delivery. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3662213 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3662213 Sat, 23 May 2009 12:29:00 EDT eWinery Solutions has launched a donation software for wineries that allows consumers to add a few dollars to their purchases to help a specific charitable cause supported by the winery. The release of the donation software tool is timed to coincide with the launch of the Clif Family Winery website that features a "Green My Shipment" option in the shopping cart. By voluntarily adding only US$0.25 per bottle to their order, they can help to offset the CO2 emissions generated by the packaging and shipment of their wine. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3654055 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3654055 Thu, 21 May 2009 04:00:00 EDT Joel Gott Wines has formed a joint venture with Trinchero Family Estates for the global sale and distribution of Joel Gott Wines. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3654047 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3654047 Thu, 21 May 2009 06:12:00 EDT America’s leading importer of fine Italian wines, New Jersey-based Winebow, has been appointed exclusive US importer for Bodega Catena Zapata’s wines. The agreement is effective immediately. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3654045 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3654045 Thu, 21 May 2009 04:38:00 EDT Pernod Ricard has completed its Euro1bn capital increase through a rights offering with investors buying up more than 38m new shares at Euro 26.7 per share, totalling just over EUR1bn. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3652156 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3652156 Wed, 20 May 2009 15:15:00 EDT Premier Rugby agreed with Diageo, the owners of Guinness, to extend its sponsorship of the Premiership for a further season. The sponsorship will therefore extend up until the end of the 2009/10 season. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3652155 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3652155 Wed, 20 May 2009 15:14:00 EDT Scotch Whisky exports reached a new high of over £3bn in 2008, underlining the industry’s vital importance to the Scottish and wider UK economy. The industry predicts a "challenging 2009", but it remains confident on long term prospects, reports the Scotch Whisky Association. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3652152 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3652152 Wed, 20 May 2009 15:13:00 EDT Despite the recession and a threat of swine flu, The London International Wine Fair and Distil attracted its second highest visitor audience in the events’ 29 year history. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3652151 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3652151 Wed, 20 May 2009 15:12:00 EDT Boland Vineyards International was presented the Supply Chain Partner of the Year award by JF Hillebrand, the global beverage logistics provider, during a ceremony at the London International Wine Fair http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3652150 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3652150 Wed, 20 May 2009 15:10:00 EDT The New Belgium Brewing Company is using RFID-enabled asset tracking and supply chain management solutions to help track, manage and improve the utilisation of it's kegs. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3652149 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3652149 Wed, 20 May 2009 15:10:00 EDT New legislation signed by Governor Christine Gregoire of Washington state will go a long way to help improve, modernise and streamline the state’s complicated laws and regulations impacting the state's burgeoning wine industry, says the Washington Wine Institute. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3652132 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3652132 Wed, 20 May 2009 15:08:00 EDT Diageo in US$20.2m bottling plant expansion Diageo, the global leading spirits, beer and wine company is investing US$20.2 million to expand its Plainfield, Illinois bottling facility as demand for ready-to-serve cocktails continues. The 44,000 square foot addition will house a new bottling line for Diageo’s line of cocktails including Smirnoff Pomegranate Martini, Smirnoff Mojito, Smirnoff Grand Cosmopolitan, and the newly launched Smirnoff Tuscan Lemonade. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3642459 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3642459 Mon, 18 May 2009 15:14:00 EDT The Glenlivet expension underway as Chivas Brothers brands boost Pernod Ricard profits Chivas Brothers contributed to the growth in half year sales and profits announced by Pernod Ricard (February 09). Reinforcing this is the company’s ongoing commitment to its brands as demonstrated by the expansion works currently taking place at The Glenlivet Distillery in Speyside. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3614853 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3614853 Sun, 10 May 2009 12:20:00 EDT Diageo and Kirin to form joint venture in Japan The joint venture company, to be named Diageo Kirin Company, Limited, will be 51% owned by Diageo and 49% by Kirin, and is expected to begin operations in June 2009. The new firm will develop the overall business strategy for Diageo premium brands to be sold by Kirin in Japan. It will also provide nationwide brand marketing support to both companies, and modern on-trade sales support in the Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya metropolitan areas. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3614852 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3614852 Sun, 10 May 2009 12:19:00 EDT Diageo (GB) has announced successful results for new product flavour tests and unveiled further plans Smirnoff flavoured vodkas Smirnoff flavoured vodkas, Lime Smirnoff and Green Apple Smirnoff, which have been on trial in a select number of retailers in Bristol for more than six months, will now be available to all off-trade retailers nationally this summer. The company says the Bristol test, which began in July 2008, saw some excellent results, driving double-digit growth in the vodka category and significantly increasing flavoured vodka’s share of the spirits category. The test was backed by a marketing campaign which increased awareness, trial and repeat purchases of the flavours as well as driving sales for the Smirnoff brand and increased profits for retailers. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3604608 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3604608 Fri, 08 May 2009 08:50:00 EDT