New KWV chief winemaker

Published: 09 September, 2016

KWV, the large South African wine and brandy producer, has announced the appointment of Wim Truter as its new chief winemaker.

Les Grands Chais de France sets sights on low-alcohol sector

Published: 08 September, 2016

Leading French wine supplier Les Grands Chais de France has created a dedicated division in response to the growing demand for alternative beverages and low-alcohol wines. 

Villa Massa to double market share by 2020

Published: 08 September, 2016

Villa Massa, the 'first premium Limoncello brand to commercialise globally', is aiming to increase its market share by 50% by 2020.

Mateus launches its first app

Published: 08 September, 2016

Portuguese wine brand Mateus has launched its first app, Mateus Perfect Serve. 

Quintessential Brands unveils Dublin Liberties Copper Alley

Published: 07 September, 2016

Quintessential Brands has announced the launch of a limited edition single malt from The Dublin Liberties Distillery. 

Pernod Ricard to push authenticity and pull Absolut flavours

Published: 07 September, 2016

Pernod Ricard’s Gilles Bogaert has said the company will push the authenticity of its Absolut brand and reduce the number of flavour variants in a bid to stem the decline and improve sales in the US. 

Meantime unveils latest Pilot Series beers

Published: 07 September, 2016

Meantime Brewing Company has unveiled the latest beers within its Pilot Series.

Pernod Ricard to reduce number of SKUs by up to 30%

Published: 07 September, 2016

Pernod Ricard has outlined a global initiative to reduce ‘portfolio complexity’ by reducing the number of SKUs by up to 30% in some markets.

Sazerac acquires Last Drop Distillers

Published: 07 September, 2016

The Sazerac Company has acquired The Last Drop Distillers for an undisclosed amount. 

Show and tell?

Published: 30 August, 2016

While some brand owners are starting to list nutritional information on labels, cream liqueurs are not so far among them. Holly Motion looks at why

Brandy tourism

Published: 30 August, 2016

Brandy de jerez has failed to travel well in the past, but Lily Giménez finds new attractions could be bringing in the imbibers

The Warren Column: Fire and Ice

Published: 30 August, 2016

Jan Warren weighs up the myriad similarities between bartenders and cooks – and suggests mutual respect

Gin Mare competition winners

Published: 08 September, 2016

Robyn Wilkie of The Social Company in London and Fabio Brusco of the San Rocco restaurant in Alicante, Spain were the joint winners of the Gin Mare Mediterranean Inspirations cocktail competition this week.

Barra México organisers hail second show a success

Published: 08 September, 2016

The team behind Latin America’s ‘first and only’ trade show has hailed last month's event a success and plans to extend the show to two days next year.