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Despite challenging Portuguese economic conditions, Vinho Verde exports are on the increase and will become more competitive in the global market place, according to the Vinho Verde Commission (CVRVV).

The scotch whisky category belied global economic instability in 2011 by growing sales value 23% to a record £4.2billion.

Johnnie Walker has taken first place in Brands by Value, a list of the world’s 50 most valuable drinks brands.

Exports of Austrian wine by value have exceeded estimates as a result of higher prices and a decline in bulk wine.

Diageo has announced plans to step-up its multi-million dollar strategic partnership with social media website Facebook.

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has announced that the value of scotch exports for the first half of 2011 is up 22%

The International Wine Challenge announced its winners last night at the Hilton hotel in London

Premiumisation is driving UK spirits volume and value growth in the on and off-trade, according to findings by First Drinks.

Costellation Wines Australia and Europe has officially become Accolade Wines - as of June 27. Accolade brands include Hardy’s and Echo Falls.

Diageo’s Johnnie Walker is the number one spirits brand by value according to Impact Databank’s Top 100 Premium Spirits list.

A new study has revealed that Scotch whisky is worth £4 billion a year in added value to the Scottish economy - with the industry spending in excess of £1.1 billion annually on supplies produced in Scotland.

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 (SWA).