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Pimm's launches in Greece
Diageo has launched Pimm’s in Greece. This is the UK-centric product’s first export market.
Malibu adds dessert flavours
Pernod Ricard USA has added two dessert-flavoured additions to its rum and coconut liqueur brand Malibu.
Vanzi becomes Most Imaginative Bartender
Matteo Vanzi of Italy became Bombay Sapphire’s Most Imaginative Bartender yesterday, triumphing on home soil against a field of ten other national finalists.
TFWA Asia Pacific visitor numbers up
TFWA has reported a 13% increase in visitors at this year’s Asia Pacific conference.
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India heads for London International Wine Fair
India is to host a generic pavilion at the London International Wine Fair.
Ballantine's Miltonduff edition rolls out
Chivas Brothers is to launch a Miltonduff edition of its Ballantine's 17 year old blended scotch.
Rusty nails Bols Around the World
Rusty Cerven, of the UK’s Connaught Bar, won the seventh annual Bols Around the World competition, beating 11 other finalists in a hard-fought competition at Amsterdam’s Escape nightclub.
Hillebrand seals five year deal with Accolade
JF Hillebrand, leading logistics provider to the global beverage market, has clinched a five year worldwide freight services contract with Accolade Wines, the world’s fourth largest wine producer.
New Indian whiskies
Two single malt Indian whiskies were unveiled in London last night (May 14).
Sauvignon Blanc Day is May 17
This Friday, May 17, is the fourth annual Sauvignon Blanc Day.
South Africa expecting record vintage
The 2013 South African wine grape harvest season exceeded the expectations, according to Vinpro a service organisation for 3,600 South African wine producers.
McGuigan calls for new duty band
Neil McGuigan, recently voted the ‘World’s Best Winemaker (IWSC), wants the UK government to change the banding under which duty on wine is set.
The Millionaires' Club 2013 launches online
The Millionaires Club 2013, Drinks International’s ranking of the biggest selling brands in the global spirits industry, is now available to download.
Ivan Menezes to replace Paul Walsh as Diageo CEO
Diageo will have a new leader at the helm within two months having announced Ivan Menezes will succeed Paul Walsh on July 1 this year.





