Toorank drops 'Dutch Spirits' brand
Published: 27 March, 2018
A senior management change at Toorank has led to the decision to retire the ‘Dutch Spirits’ brand and bring the whole group back under the Toorank umbrella.
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"Versatility" gives beer future in gastronomy
Published: 27 March, 2018
Internationally renowned chef, Joan Roca insists that beer pairings have a significant future in the culinary business due to its “versatility”.
Carlsberg Export sales up +9%
Published: 27 March, 2018
A year on from the launch Carlsberg UK says its Export premium lager is up +9% in retail sales and +49% up (in retail value) in its platinum and gold outlets.
Winemaker programme opens for applications
Published: 26 March, 2018
A graduate programme known as The Pernod Ricard Winemakers has opened for this year’s applications.
Champagne exports boom
Published: 26 March, 2018
Champagne has recorded a turnover of €4.9bn, an increase of +6.6% due to improved export performances.
Fever-Tree chairman sells £82.5m shares
Published: 26 March, 2018
Fever-Tree co-founder Charles Rolls has sold 2.6% of his shares in the company for £82.5m, leaving an 8.6% stake under his name.
BrewDog acquires Draft House chain
Published: 26 March, 2018
Scottish brewing company, BrewDog has taken full ownership of the entire Draft House estate of 14 bars across London and south east England.
Aymeric Pollenne wins Young Sommelier of the Year GB
Published: 26 March, 2018
Aymeric Pollenne has been crowned Young Sommelier of the Year for Great Britain by Chaîne de Rotisseurs at its awards ceremony at the Dorchester, London on 23 March.
China hands US wines 15% tarrifs
Published: 23 March, 2018
Just three days ago, a trade group representing California’s vintners issued a report showing China was among the top importers of the Golden State’s wine, bringing in almost $79 million worth of U.S. wine last year.
WSTA takes British wine to HK
Published: 23 March, 2018
In the same week that the secretary of state signed a joint statement on trade collaboration, some of the WSTA team led a group of English wine and British gin producers on a trade mission, which - for the first time - was jointly funded by the UK government.
Analysis
Drinks trends for summer festival season
Published: 23 March, 2018
The summer festival season is fast approaching in the northern hemishpere and Zoe Brown, head of account management at BD Network gives her insights on what brands are doing to promote different drinks.
Comment
Whisky goes off-piste
Published: 26 March, 2018
If you want proof that alpine whisky is set for its place in the sun, then you need look no further than the 2018 alpine whisky competition held in February.
Bar news
The sweet spot
Published: 26 March, 2018
David Cordoba travelled the world as Bacardi brand ambassador. he talks rum – and Bolton – with Hamish Smith
Duff Said: A life of extremes
Published: 26 March, 2018
Rather than swapping excess for monk-like abstinence, find more sensible ways to achieve balance, suggests Phil Duff