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Diageo reports net sales decline of 0.3%Published:16 April, 2015

Diageo, the world’s largest premium drinks company, has announced its interim management statement for the nine months ended March 31, 2015.


New Nicolas Feuillatte team targets brand imagePublished:17 April, 2015

The new management team at Centre Vinicole Champagne (CVC) has targeted the improvement of Nicolas Feuillatte’s reputation as a "prestige" Champagne, despite the brand now selling in record volumes.


Diane Kruger becomes Martell ambassadorPublished:15 April, 2015

Hollywood actress and self-confessed Francophile Diane Kruger is Martell cognac’s ambassador for the brand’s 300th anniversary this year.


Stock appoints Michael Kennedy as md International and ItalyPublished:15 April, 2015

Stock Spirits Group, the central and eastern European branded spirits producer, has announced that Michael Kennedy will be managing director, International and Italy from April 27.


Belvédère announces new executive committeePublished:15 April, 2015

Belvédère SA, the wine and spirits company in Europe and the US, has announced has announced the composition of its executive committee, headed by CEO Jean-Noël Reynaud.


Global Spirits appoints Criscione to md AmericasPublished:14 April, 2015

Global Spirits, a privately held international manufacturer and marketer of wines and spirits, intends to expand its global presence by establishing an Americas Business Unit which will be based out of the company’s New York office.


Roskrow shortlisted for Fortnum & Mason awardPublished:13 April, 2015

Drinks International’s regular spirits writer Dominic Roskrow has been short-listed for a coveted Fortnum & Mason Food and Drinks Award for work carried out for Drinks International.


Harpers Wine & Spirit joins Agile MediaPublished:10 April, 2015

Harpers Wine and Spirit and www.harpers.co.uk have joined Off Licence News and Drinks International at Agile Media.


Altia board goes internationalPublished:10 April, 2015

Economist Sanna Suvanto-Harsaae becomes the new chairman of Altia’s board. Other new members of the board are: Kim Henriksson and Kasper Madsen who bring expertise on the Nordic market.


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