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Diageo appoints board memberPublished:25 June, 2012

Diageo has announced the appointment of Ho KwonPing to its board as a non-executive director, effective October 1. His responsibilities will ...


Belvedere Unfiltered hits the UKPublished:25 June, 2012

Moet Hennessy is rolling out its unfiltered Belvedere vodka to the UK market. Belvedere Unfiltered launched in the US in 2010 and it is now available ...


OIV elects new president Published:25 June, 2012

The general assembly of the of the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV, has announced the election of Claudia Inés Quini, deputy ...


UK: Gérard Depardieu launches beerPublished:25 June, 2012

French actor Gérard Depardieu’s beer is heading to the UK.Bellerose Bière Blonde is brewed at the Brasserie Des Sources (Brewery of the Springs), ...


Preview: The Bar & Restaurant ShowPublished:22 June, 2012

When: Tuesday June 26 and Wednesday June 27: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm Where: Jacob K Javits Convention Center, 11th Avenue & West 38th Street, ...


Asian rum interest only a matter of timePublished:21 June, 2012

Asian interest in the rum category is a question of when not if, according to the Havana Club CEO Jerome Cottin-Bizonne.Talking to Drinks International, ...


Mumm renews F1 podium partnership Published:20 June, 2012

Champagne GH Mumm has renewed its long term international partnership as ‘Official Champagne of Formula 1’.As has become the custom over the ...


Sidney Frank creates Jägermeister marketing rolePublished:20 June, 2012

US: Sidney Frank has appointed Adam Rosen to the role of executive vice president, marketing/Jägermeister.In this newly created position, Rosen ...


Lillet Rosé makes UK bowPublished:19 June, 2012

Maison Lillet has released Lillet Rosé to the UK, its first apéritif launch in the market for 50 years.The Bordeaux producer said the fortified ...


Heineken launches beer websitePublished:20 June, 2012

Heineken USA has launched a website for the on-trade. Passion4Beer.com includes brand stories, product information and food and beer pairing ...


Bushmills LivePublished:21 June, 2012

Saw Snow Patrol last night at the Bushmills distillery on the far north coast of Northern Ireland. There was a delightfully intimate atmosphere ...


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