Pernod Ricard launches Global Travel Retail company
Published: 06 April, 2017
Pernod Ricard has announced its new organisation Global Travel Retail which will combine its travel retail activities.
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Magners launches new Dark Fruit cider in Scotland
Published: 06 April, 2017
Magners has launched its new Dark Fruit cider made from blackcurrant and blackberry which will go on sale in Scotland from April.
Britvic points to healthy lifestyles for bigger sales
Published: 05 April, 2017
Britvic believes that consumers choosing ‘healthier living and moderate drinking’ is the reason for the increase in sales for 2016.
Kongsgaard named April gin of the month
Published: 06 April, 2017
Danish gin brand Kongsgaard has been named Craft Gin Club’s April gin of the month.
Duty Free World Council studies travel retail in Americas
Published: 06 April, 2017
The DFWC have reported ‘significant progress’ on an Economic Impact Study on the importance of the duty free and travel retail industry in the Americas.
Bolney Wine Estate expands to meet global demand
Published: 06 April, 2017
English winery Bolney Wine Estate has reacted to increased demand for its wine in export markets by expanding its team.
Changyu looks to buy wine producers in Australia and Chile
Published: 05 April, 2017
Changyu Pioneer, the giant Chinese wine producer, has signalled its intention to buy wine producers in Australia and Chile.
WSTA disagrees with Legislation Act review
Published: 05 April, 2017
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association believes that recommendations made by the House of Lords in their report on the Legislation Act 2003 would ‘not be sensible’.
Bacardi named 84th most reputable global brand
Published: 05 April, 2017
Bacardi Limited has been named among the 100 most reputable companies in the world in Forge magazine for the fifth year in a row.
Star of Bombay seeks 'leadership role' in gin industry
Published: 03 April, 2017
Bombay Sapphire wants to ‘demonstrate a leadership role’ in the gin industry with the launch of Star of Bombay.
Accolade Wines CEO Michael East retires
Published: 04 April, 2017
Accolade Wines CEO Michael East has retired following a decision to withdraw the company from an initial public offering process.
Willamette Valley wine auction raises $500,000
Published: 04 April, 2017
Nearly $500,000 was raised at the Pinot Noir Barrel Auction, a trade-only showcase of rare wines hosted by the Willamette Valley Wineries Association (WVWA).
US craft beer production rises 6% in 2016
Published: 03 April, 2017
Craft breweries in America produced 24.6 million barrels in 2016, a 6% improvement than the previous year.
Cellar Trends takes charge at Chang
Published: 28 March, 2017
Cellar Trends has announced the takeover of Chang beer’s sales, distribution, and marketing from mid-April.
Analysis
Spanish highs
Published: 06 April, 2017
For 25 years María José Sevilla promoted Spanish food and wine. She retired in January and last month was made a member of the Gran Orden De Caballeros Del Vino (the grand order of the gentlemen of wine). Christian Davis saddles up
Comment
What makes a real airline?
Published: 06 April, 2017
It was rock guitarist Frank Zappa who famously said: “You can’t be a real country unless you have a beer and an airline.
Bar news
Rebel with a cause
Published: 06 April, 2017
He didn’t have the easiest start in life, but Jesse Vida turned himself around. He tells Hamish Smith his story
White Lyan to transform into Super Lyan
Published: 31 March, 2017
Ryan Chetiyawardana and the Mr Lyan team have announced the launch of Super Lyan, which will occupy the basement space of White Lyan in Hoxton, London.