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Both companies have confirmed that the investment is of a strategic nature and that management and operational control of Cellar Trends will remain under the Watts and Marriott families, the majority shareholders. Martin Watts, joint managing director of Cellar Trends, said: “Over the last 18 years, Cellar Trends and our employees, has had a terrific track record in developing brands. “This partnership will give us…

3,087 visitors attended the duty free show, an increase of 6% from 2,905 in 2016 and more than 1,200 companies were represented. TFWA president, Erik Juul-Mortensen, said: “We were delighted to see record figures across all key parameters at this year’s TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition and Conference. “The event was confirmation of the huge importance of this region to the great industry that is duty…

The new range is initially available in 14 markets globally for both on and off-trade in cans, bottles and draft and will be advertised at Formula 1 racing events. Gianluca Di Tondo, senior director at Heineken, said: “As pioneering brewers, we are committed to introducing new and innovative products to meet consumer needs. “The zero alcohol segment in Europe and Russia grew with a 5%…

Poppies Pale Ale has been created by The Five Points Brewing Company and Poppies Fish & Chips, both based in London, to be served alongside one of the UK’s most popular meals. Ural Hassan, owner of Poppies Fish & Chips, said: “We’ve had great fun collaborating with The Five Points team on Poppies Pale Ale. It’s an excellent brew with a nod to our east…

Whisky Live is a festival that runs each year in cities such as London, New York, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Paris and showcases more than 100 different whisky varieties from more than 10 countries. Jarosław Buss, festival organizer, said: “The last few years have seen an increase in the number of whisky lovers throughout the country. In Tricity, the situation is no different. It is…

Tovey is best known for creating Imbibe Live in 2010, one of the UK’s leading drinks exhibitions and she will continue working in her current role at The Wine Gang until starting at Brintex on 22 June. Commenting on her role, Tovey said: “Having attended London Wine Fair as both visitor and exhibitor for the last 17 years straight, I’ve clocked up some serious mileage…

Cloudy Bay, one of the World’s Most Admired Wine Brands, has also become the presenting partner of the Round the Island Race for 2017 and 2018 where brand ambassador and British adventurer, Ben Fogle will be part of the Cloudy Bay crew throughout the season. Jean-Guillaume Prats, president of estates and wine at Moët Hennessy, said: “We are delighted to become principal partner of the J Class Association.

Up to 10% of ASDA’s existing beer space will be dedicated to craft beer and will replace larger brands from May 24 onwards. As well as adding craft beer to new markets, Asda has also appointed Hywel Evans as ale and craft beer buyer to focus on this ever-growing category. Evans said: “With the craft beer movement gaining speed, we hope these changes will…

The US has been the world’s largest wine market since 2010 and the 2% increase in California wine sales from 2015 is a record for the state. The Daily Democrat spoke to Robert Koch, Wine Institute CEO: “Consumers worldwide recognise the high quality of California wines from diverse regions across the state. “As consumers in the US and around the world continue to trade up…

The champagne producers showcased its new branding, which aims to appeal to a younger audience, at the UK market launch in London. Champagne Castelnau managing director, Pascal Prudhomme, said: “We have to look forward now, and not look back on tradition. We were not sexy before but we had good wine, and only we knew that. “I think that all over the world the goal…