Budweiser Brewing Group, part of AB InBev, will be the new distributor of Kopparberg products in the UK on-trade, effective from 28 May.
Illva Saronno Holding acquires Engine gin
Illva Saronno Holding has announced the acquisition of Engine gin to “strengthen its presence in the gin world”.
US Beverage partners with Erdinger
US Beverage LLC (USB) has signed an agreement with German wheat beer brand Erdinger to be the exclusive US importer for its portfolio.
US Beverage partners with Erdinger
US Beverage LLC (USB) has signed an agreement with German wheat beer brand Erdinger to be the exclusive US importer for the brand’s portfolio.
American whiskey could face 50% EU tariffs from January
Distillers are calling for the permanent removal of EU imposed “debilitating tariffs” on American whiskey, which are scheduled to be reimposed and doubled to 50% on 1 January 2024.
Liviko expands distribution to Denmark
Estonian spirits producer, Liviko, and Conaxess Trade Beverages have signed a distribution agreement for Denmark.
Iichiko shochu changes US distributor
Iichiko shochu has signed an importer agreement with Shaw-Ross International Importers to expand its availability across the US.
Campari Group acquires a stake in Howler Head whiskey
Campari Group has acquired an initial 15% interest in Howler Head Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey, after the signing and closing of an agreement with Catalyst Spirits.
Prosecco DOC gains trademark protection In New Zealand
The European Union has reached a bi-lateral agreement with New Zealand which recognises the Prosecco DOC trademark.
Edrington and Beam Suntory agree distribution swap
Edrington and Beam Suntory have reached an agreement to end their joint-venture distribution businesses in Spain and the UK after more than a decade of partnership.
Findlater to distribute Stolichnaya in Ireland
The SPI Group has announced a new distribution agreement with Findlater Wine and Spirit Group to distribute the Stolichnaya vodka portfolio in Ireland.
Mexico: Beam teams up with La Madrileña
US: Mexico-based La Madrileña is to distribute Beam’s entire portfolio in Mexico. As part of the performance-based agreement, effective on January 1, 2012, La Madrileña will be the exclusive distributor of Beam’s brands, including Jim Beam bourbon, Sauza tequila, Courvoisier cognac and Cruzan rum.
Diageo to take controlling stake in Zacapa rum
Global drinks giant Diageo has reached an agreement with Industrias Licoreras de Guatemala to take a 50% controlling stake in the Guatemalan Zacapa rum brand.
Australia: Diageo rolls out Jose Cuervo tequila
Australia: Diageo has announced it will secure the marketing and distribution rights to tequila brand Jose Cuervo in Australia, officially effective April 1 2010.
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Ben Branson on the future of non-alc spirits
In his inaugural column for Drinks International, Branson takes a wider look at the overall non-alcoholic spirits sector to identify which brands will thrive and which won’t survive.
