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Confident Kiwi wine producers Published:22 August, 2013

New Zealand Winegrowers says wine drinkers globally are continuing to buy New Zealand wines.The generic body that represents New Zealand wine ...

Treasury reports net profit after tax of AUS$42m Published:22 August, 2013

Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has reported a net profit after tax of AUS$42.3 million for the full year. Earnings before interes and tax (EBITs) ...

Diageo and IWC secure Dundalk for distillingPublished:22 August, 2013

Diageo and the Irish Whiskey Company (IWC) have announced that they have entered into an agreement in principal concerning the future ownership ...

SABMiller opens officially new Ugandan brewery Published:22 August, 2013

SABMiller’s Ugandan subsidiary, Nile Breweries Limited (NBL), has opened officially its new brewery in Mbarara, western Uganda.Following an investment ...

Moscow Bar Show Published:21 August, 2013

The third Moscow Bar Show returns on October 1 – 3, at the IEC Crocus Expo.Organisers PIR Events, says the professional trade show brings together ...

Wiener Gemischter Satz becomes a DAC Published:21 August, 2013

The Wiener Gemischte Satz region has become a DAC (Districtus Austriae Controllatus).Described by the Austrain Wine Marketing Board as the place ...

National Calvados Week Published:20 August, 2013

National Calvados Week takes place in the UK between October 14 and 20.The organisers say bars, restaurants, wine merchants and supermarkets ...

SPI appoints Chase as Stoli distributor Published:20 August, 2013

The SPI Group has appointed Chase International Inc. as its new exclusive distributor of Stolichnaya vodka and elit by Stolichnaya, its ultra ...

Cinnamon Smirnoff GoldPublished:19 August, 2013

Diageo has introduced Smirnoff Gold – a blend of Smirnoff No.21 premium vodka with natural cinnamon flavouring, garnished with edible 23 carat ...

US: Diageo launches cinnamon and vanilla BaileysPublished:20 August, 2013

Diageo is to launch Baileys Vanilla Cinnamon liqueur in the US.The latest expression of the Irish cream liqueur will roll out nationwide from ...

Paul Walsh appointed to USL boardPublished:19 August, 2013

United Spirits board of directors has appointed former Diageo CEO, Paul Walsh, as an additional director of the company with immediate effect.The ...

Irish Distillers release 2013 edition of Midleton Very RarePublished:19 August, 2013

Irish Distillers has launched the latest release of its flagship blended whiskey, Midleton Very Rare.Midleton Very Rare is said to be made from ...

Australia: Sparkling wine to drive growthPublished:19 August, 2013

Sparkling wine is projected to see the most growth in Australia's wine market, according to Canadean. The market research company predicted both ...

All is Forgiven at Wild TurkeyPublished:16 August, 2013

Campari is to release a new expression of Wild Turkey bourbon whiskey called Wild Turkey Forgiven.The whiskey is so-called because a distillery ...

Absolut opens brand store in Malaysia Published:16 August, 2013

Vodka brand Absolut has opened its first 'brand store' at Kuala Lumpur International airport.The store forms part of the airport's new shopping ...

Beam rolls out 2 Gingers Irish whiskeyPublished:16 August, 2013

Beam's 2 Gingers Irish whiskey has launched into nine new US states this year. The company acquired 2 Gingers in December 2012 and it was available ...

Tomatin celebrates triple digit growthPublished:16 August, 2013

Highland single malt scotch whisky brand Tomatin has reported 150% growth in the UK over the past three years.The distillery is also celebrating ...

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