No German ice wine this year
There is unlikely to be any ice wine from Germany this year because of the mild winter north west Europe is experiencing.
New look for UK-destined Bud cans
Budweiser has revamped its cans in the UK, with a red 'bowtie' sitting behind the Budweiser logo on the new-look version.
CIVB appoints marketing director
The Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux (CIVB) or Bordeaux Wine Council, which represents Bordeaux vine growers and négociants, has announced the appointment of François Jumeau as its new marketing director.
Follador appoints World of Patria
Prosecco winery Follador has appointed World of Patria as its travel retail and duty free distribution partner.
First Drinks appoints marketing boss
UK company First Drinks has appointed Una McCullough as marketing director.
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Talking the challenges of cocktail weeks
Having recently returned from the US visiting both Oakland and Arizona Cocktail Weeks I was amazed by the differences in approach. In Oakland there was a much bigger trade focus and it felt more relaxed, whereas in Arizona it was one massive party for consumers.
