Pernod Ricard USA is reorganised
Published: 13 May, 2016
Pernod Ricard has announced a new round of organisational changes as part of its ‘Dart’ initiative to grow company share, specifically in the US.
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WSTA backs EU Remain campaign
Published: 13 May, 2016
Leaving the EU would lead to a more uncertain trading environment, loss of access to the single market and the absence of a UK voice at the table to shape EU regulation by which the industry would still be bound, according to the WSTA chief executive.
Atkin rates 2015 Bordeaux
Published: 12 May, 2016
Master of wine Tim Atkin believes the 2015 vintage in Bordeaux is the best since 2010 but says it is nevertheless mixed.
APTRA to allow associate members
Published: 12 May, 2016
The Asia Pacific Travel Retail Association (APTRA) has announced that it is to extend membership to companies which can offer services of value to member companies and to the industry as a whole.
Champagne Academy celebrates 60 years
Published: 11 May, 2016
The Champagne Academy has celebrated its 60th anniversary and launched the 2016 programme of its annual trip to Champagne next month (June).
Diageo launches Cîroc Pink Grapefruit
Published: 10 May, 2016
Diageo Reserve has unveiled the first citrus offering in its Cîroc UK portfolio, Pink Grapefruit.
Sandeman unveils 'radical departure' in aged tawny design
Published: 06 May, 2016
Sandeman unveiled a preview of its repackaged aged tawny range at London Wine Fair this week.
Analysis
Gin-aissance
Published: 12 May, 2016
Gin is flying. Hardly a week passes without another launch. Christian Davis reports
Vinexpo Asia excursion
Published: 12 May, 2016
The biennial Vinexpo Hong Kong this year shines the spotlight on Italy, while around 60 events are planned. Joe Bates shines a spotlight on the programme
TFWA Asia Pacific aims to navigate choppy waters
Published: 09 May, 2016
Joe Bates rounds up the news and events for the TFWA Asia Pacific exhibition in Singapore
Comment
Cognac: crisis? What crisis?
Published: 12 May, 2016
THERE’S NO GETTING AWAY FROM IT – cognac has taken a pasting in duty free over the past couple of years.
Bar news
The Warren Column: Out of the kitchen
Published: 12 May, 2016
Jan Warren looks at how experiments with culinary technology can change the face of cocktails