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Diageo posts 7% organic sales growth Published:09 February, 2012

Diageo has delivered 3% volume growth and 7% organic net sales increase for the six months ended December 31, 2011.Diageo chief executive Paul ...

New Johnnie Walker whisky to celebrate Queen’s accession Published:06 February, 2012

An especially crafted blend of rare malt and grain scotch whiskies, distilled in and maturing since 1952, is being bottled today to celebrate ...

SAB Miller chief brewer retiresPublished:10 February, 2012

SAB Miller’s group chief brewer is to retire. Professor Barry Axcell will step down at the end of July 2012.Axcell is to be succeeded by professor ...

Heineken refreshes James Bond Published:09 February, 2012

Heineken has announced that it has extended its 15-year partnership with the James Bond franchise.The Dutch brewer says it will introduce an ...

How many units in your drink? Published:09 February, 2012

How many units in your drink? Is the theme of a new campaign that has been launched at consumers in the UK.UK retailers have unveiled a national ...

UK Drinks Retailing Awards winners announced Published:09 February, 2012

Multiple retailer Waitrose scooped five awards in the prestigious OLN Drinks Retailing Awards.The supermarket was ‘Supermarket of the Year’, ...

Austrian wine exports set a record Published:08 February, 2012

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

Scotch Whisky Association launches job reportPublished:08 February, 2012

The Scotch Whisky Association has launched a report, which outlines the number of jobs supported by the scotch whisky industry. According to ...

Gordon & McPhail bottles Jubilee whiskyPublished:08 February, 2012

UK: Gordon and MacPhail has bottled a 60 year old Glen Grant whisky to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.The whisky was bottled on February 2 ...

Campari America launches coconut vodkaPublished:07 February, 2012

US: Campari America has launched a coconut vodka under its Skyy Infusions brand.Skyy Infusions Coconut joins Dragon Fruit, Blood Orange, Pineapple, ...

Four Roses bourbon launches speakeasyPublished:08 February, 2012

Four Roses bourbon has taken over the downstairs bar at Shaker & Company, London, for the month of February.The Four Roses ‘Hide&Speak’ ...

Heineken USA appoints western sales chiefPublished:07 February, 2012

Heineken USA has appointed Brian Fried as regional vice president sales, western region, effective immediately.In his new role, Fried will report ...

Consultancy firm hires former Bacardi chiefPublished:07 February, 2012

Global business consultancy McKinney Rogers has appointed a former Bacardi USA president to its board. John Esposito is to take up a senior board ...

US: Drinks wholesaler convention to include business forumPublished:06 February, 2012

Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) and the US Drinks Conference (USDC) are to expand educational sessions during WSWA’s 69th Annual ...

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