Beefeater Blood Orange launches in UK
Published: 14 February, 2019
Beefeater Gin revealed its new Blood Orange variety at the Pernod Ricard half year financial results in London on Tuesday, 12 February.
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Jameson launches Bow Street 18YO batch two
Published: 14 February, 2019
Irish Distillers has unveiled the second batch of its Jameson Bow Street 18 year old Irish whiskey.
Venning brothers star at CLASS Bar Awards 2019
Published: 13 February, 2019
The Venning brothers won three awards at the 2019 CLASS Bar Awards last night, February 12 at Lindley Hall, London.
WBWE Asia to present global harvests
Published: 13 February, 2019
The harvests of major world producers will be represented during the first bulk wine fair in Asia.
British gin exports up 15% in 2018
Published: 13 February, 2019
The latest figures from HM Revenue and Customs show that British gin sales abroad for 2018 were up 15% on the previous year, worth £612m.
Pernod "monitoring" cannabis legalisation
Published: 12 February, 2019
Pernod Ricard is monitoring the legalisation of cannabis in the US and Canada with the potential of adding a cannabis-based product to its portfolio in the future.
Johnnie Walker submits Edinburgh visitor centre plans
Published: 12 February, 2019
Diageo has submitted plans to transform one of Edinburgh’s landmark buildings into a global visitor experience for Johnnie Walker, the world’s leading scotch whisky brand
Fentimans expands to Middle East
Published: 11 February, 2019
Fentimans expands to Middle East with the launch of five flavours as it targets 100 countries by 2020.
Barefoot prepares for double-digit growth in 2019
Published: 11 February, 2019
Barefoot wine brand is preparing for continued success in the UK wine market with double-digit growth predicted for 2019.
IWSR releases low/no-alcohol report
Published: 08 February, 2019
The IWSR has released its “Global Opportunities in Low- and No-Alcohol” report, which examines market sizing, key players, on-trade analysis, product innovation, and consumer trends.
Tennant’s appoints new leadership roles
Published: 11 February, 2019
Tennent Caledonian Breweries has appointed Kenny Gray as managing director Scotland, taking charge of all on-trade, national and convenience business.
Glen's Vodka launches lower abv options
Published: 08 February, 2019
Glen’s Vodka has released two new flavoured spirits, available now to the independent retail market.
Spirited sells out Speyside Whisky Festival
Published: 08 February, 2019
The organisers fo the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival claim a surge in demand for tickets for the festival generated sales of £209,449 in the first 24 hours of release – with 173 events selling out completely in that time.
Pernod records +7.8% sales growth for H1 FY19
Published: 07 February, 2019
Pernod Ricard has announced ‘very good’ financial results for the first half of FY19 with organic sales up 7.8%.
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Pernod CEO stuck between kin and Elliott
Published: 08 February, 2019
Alexandre Ricard, the chief executive officer of Pernod Ricard SA, has little room for maneuver, says Bloomberg reporters Thomas Buckley and Scott Deveau.