Sales reached Ch$836.7 billion (GBP£796.9 million), a record for the second consecutive year, while profits hit Ch$98.8 billion (GBP£94.5 million). The UK remained the company’s most valuable market generating 25% of total revenue and increasing by 10.1%. Brazil, Mexico and South Korea also experienced double-digit gains. The company’s two premium brand groups accounted for 53.3% of the segment’s sales, increasing from 39.7% in 2017. “Once…
May’s event marks the first show since its 2019 debut and promises to two days of trade events, seminars, masterclasses and sideshows as well as a selection of off-trade events dedicated to consumer guests. Confirmed industry speakers include Robert Simonson of theNew York Times, Clare Warner, Erik Lorincz, Jared Brown and Anastatia Miller, Marc Alvarez, Ryan Chetiyawardana, and Roberta Mariani. “We are proud to be…
A total of 71 per cent of total sales were registered in international markets with double-digit growth enjoyed in the United States (40 per cent), Belgium (11.6 per cent), Austria (65.6 per cent), Brazil (37.7 per cent), and Poland (27.4 per cent). “The international presence of Cava demonstrates its power as a brand in diverse territories on a global scale,” said Javier Pagés, president of…
Speaking to the BBC, the bar’s owner Kostiantyn Kuts said that there were no staff in the bar at the time and the victims were in apartments above the pub. The Old Hem had served as a bomb shelter after the Russian army invaded Ukraine on 24 February. “We did not completely believe in what was happening and hoped that soon the bar would work.
The brand’s portfolio of core expressions has now grown to include The Irishman Caribbean Cask, a vatting of single malt and single pot still whiskies finished for six months in Chairman’s Reserve Rum casks, which was first released as a limited edition bottling in 2018. The expression joins a core range that includes The Harvest (formerly the Founder’s Reserve Blend), Single Malt, 12-Year-Old Single Malt,…
The Abergwyngregyn-based distillery launched its debut single malt in May 2021. “Aber Falls is the first whisky distillery in North Wales for more than 100 years, and we plan to be here for the next 100 years, too,” said James Wright, managing director at Aber Falls Whisky Distillery. “It’s important to create a strong footprint and take people on Aber Falls’ unique journey and…
The partnership will see Axiom take on responsibility for Procera Gin’s import and UK sales with immediate effect and will also provide brand building and strategic support. “We are delighted to partner with Axiom Brands, an independent, family-owned company which shares our values and is deeply immersed in UK drinks culture,” said Guy Brennan, Procera Gin brand co-founder. “We’ve already found that the story behind…
The Mentor Programme will run from April 2022 to October 2022 with applications closing on 25 March. Mentors already confirmed for the 2022 programme include Ciaran Smith of Homeboy Bars, Alun Griffiths MW, food and wine consultant Willie Lebus, Ceri Walden of East London Liquor Company, journalist Ian Wisniewski, consultant Jenny Elliott, and Herchelle Perez Terrado of Drinks Partnership Consultancy. “Having just completed our first…
The move comes after Finland’s alcohol monopoly, Alko, announced a similar boycott. In a statement, assortment manager at Systembolaget, Ulf Sjödin described the situation as “exceptional” and that Systembolaget has taken the development “very seriously.” He added: “As stated by the Swedish government, among others, Russia’s armed attacks violate Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty. The attack causes great suffering to the Ukrainian people. “The situation…
Outlining the inspiration for the release, Gracie said: “Most of my creations are based on memories. Hendrick’s Neptunia, for me, is that freeing feeling of the sea bottled in a gin – the wind in your hair and the salty sea breeze on your face.” Described by the Scottish-based gin brand as an “ode to the sea”, Neptunia combines a citrus finish with floaral, spice,…
