Global Brands sales increase +16% in 2017
Published: 22 March, 2018
Drinks manufacturer and distributor Global Brands has reported a +16% increase in sales, taking turnover to £42m for its financial year ending 30 September 2017.
Top Stories
Dave Broom to film whisky documentary
Published: 22 March, 2018
Spirits writer Dave Broom has launched a crowdfunding campaign to fund a road trip documentary, exploring the untold story of whisky and Scottish culture.
NB Distillery launches gins in US
Published: 22 March, 2018
Scottish gin producer NB Distillery has launched two of its gin brands into the US market, covering 20 states over the next two months.
Henkell confirms purchase of 50% of Freixenet
Published: 19 March, 2018
As reported in the February issue of Drinks International, Henkell the German sparkling wine company, has finalised the deal to buy 50.67% of Freixenet SA’s shares.
New MD for Baron Philippe de Rothschild’s branded wines
Published: 19 March, 2018
Baron Philippe de Rothschild SA has announced the appointment of Véronique Hombroekx as managing director of its branded wines division.
Analysis
Bubbling up
Published: 19 March, 2018
Cava has been stuck between a rock and a hard place, namely champagne and prosecco. but there is a new classification and producers want to float up on consumers’ love for bubbles. Christian Davis fizzes
Animated serves
Published: 19 March, 2018
With cocktails increasingly involving scientific geekery, how do bars keep consumers interested in technical drinks? Shay Waterworth polls the lab pioneers
Comment
Vineyard vs winemaking
Published: 19 March, 2018
What is the most important component of a wine brand? What makes it what it is, or, put another way, what can it not do without?
Bar news
A view from the city: Nairobi
Published: 16 March, 2018
Hamish Smith speaks to trainer and cocktail critic Nyaundi Mangerere