Pernod Ricard buys The Whisky Exchange
Spirits giant Pernod Ricard has signed an agreement to acquire The Whisky Exchange from founders Sukhinder and Rajbir Singh.
The Macallan and Bentley Motors announce partnership
The Macallan single malt Scotch whisky and Bentley Motors have announced a partnership with a key focus on sustainability.
European spirits exports declined 19% in 2020
The European spirits industry has urged governments to rebuild transatlantic ties and fight protectionist measures following a 19% export decline in 2020.
Concha y Toro net profits increased 48.6% in 2020
Leading Chilean wine producer Concha y Toro increased net profit by 48.6% to Ch$77,994 million (US$107.4 million) in 2020.
Foncalieu trains focus on rosé, ecommerce and innovation
Premium rosé, ecommerce and innovation in packaging will form the bedrock of Foncalieu’s strategy as it bids to enjoy a strong commercial performance in 2021.
Rémy Cointreau raises a cognac to Asia
Rémy Cointreau's consolidated turnover for the 2011/12 financial year was €1,026.1 million, an increase of 13% (up 15.6% organically) compared with the previous year.
Altia buys Xanté
Altia Plc is buying the Xanté Company and the Xanté spirits brand from the Swedish Tilander family.
Fuller's posts half-year growth of 6%
London Pride brewer Fuller’s has announced half-year growth of 6% after registering a turnover of £128m.
Rok Stars buys Oval and unveils lofty ambitions
New US consumer goods company Rok Stars, headed by Patron Spirits co-founder John Paul DeJoria, has acquired Austrian vodka brand Oval.
SAB Miller appoints deputy CFO
SABMiller has announced the appointment of James (Jamie) Wilson as deputy chief financial officer.
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Bar food's blurred lines
Once upon a time pubs and bars were somewhere you went with the sole purpose of getting pissed and there wasn’t a knife and fork in sight, just a packet of dry roasted nuts.
