Australia: SAB Miller loses Corona Extra
SAB Miller's Australian subsidiary, Foster's Group will no longer be allowed to import and distribute Mexican beer Corona Extra. Foster's has been informed by Corona's parent company Grupo Modelo that it intends to terminate Foster's licence to import and distribute Corona Extra in Australia with immediate effect. The brand's distribution will go to Lion Nathan.
Lanson Extra Age Rosé released
Lanson International has launched Lanson Extra Age Rosé to global markets.
Follador enters travel retail
Sparkling wine brand Follador has launched its premium range of Proseccos to travel retail.
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Dirty cocktail names: Is it the end?
There are lies, damn lies, statistics – and then there are statistics about cocktails. It emerged recently that a UK firm named Travel Republic surveyed punters, and apparently 29% of them disapprove of sexually suggestive cocktail names.
