VIA wines appoints new distro for Oveja Negra
Chile: Maule-based winery VIA Wines has appointed Hallgarten Druitt to distribute its Oveja Negra brand. Hallgarten Druitt will take over responsibility for handling on- and off-trade sales within the UK with immediate effect.
US: Innis & Gunn sets up US arm
Scottish beer company Innis & Gunn has formed a US operational arm - Innis & Gunn USA. The new company, led by Dan DeLuca, will be responsible for the distribution and marketing of the Innis & Gunn range as the US becomes a key focus for securing the brand’s continued growth. Figures for 2009 released next month are expected to show a 30% YoY rise in turnover.
Decision day looms for Australian wine
Australian wine producers are facing the prospect of their industry contracting by as much as 25%
Bacardi USA opens new headquarters
Bacardi USA has opened new headquarters in Florida. The import, sales, and marketing arm of Bacardi has opened a 15 storey office in Coral Gables. Mayor Don Slesnick was on hand to present the company with a proclamation declaring February 4, 2010, Bacardi Day in Coral Gables, Florida.
UK: Pub closures slow down
Pubs are now closing at a rate of 39 a week, down on the 52 a week closure rate in the first half of 2009, according to the latest survey from the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA).
Diageo and Sean 'Diddy' Combs unveil new Cîroc vodkas
US: Diageo has unveiled two new brand extensions for its ultra premium Cîroc vodka. Cîroc Red Berry and Cîroc Coconut are now available across the country and the new extensions will support events like the 'Big Game' in Miami, basketball's All Star weekend in Dallas, Fashion Week in New York and the Oscars in Los Angeles. The product launch party is to feature music from Wyclef Jean.
Heaven Hill apponts new sales manager
US: Heaven Hill Distilleries has promoted Jessica L. Butt to Metro New York sales manager.
South African wine lightens up
South African wines are to be available in light-weight bottles.
Edrington buys Cutty Sark
Edrington is to buy the Cutty Sark blended scotch whisky brand and Berry Bros acquires the Glenrothes single malt whisky
InterContinental Brands can still use Vodkat name
InterContinental Brands, the makers of Vodkat, will still be allowed to use the Vodkat name.
France: Wine producers Jeanjean and Laroche merge to form Advini
France: Wine producers Jeanjean and Laroche have merged to form a new group called Advini.
US: Spirits stand up to recession
US: The spirits industry has proved recession resilient, according to the Distilled Sprits Council (DISCUS).
UK: Wolf Blass wine backs rugby
UK: Australian wine Wolf Blass is investing over £2 million in its largest ever sport-based campaign. The rugby-themed campaign launches this month and will run throughout 2010.
Jacob’s Creek winemaker live online
Phil Laffer, the winemaker responsible for the Jacob’s Creek wine brand is going live on line to answer questions
Molson Coors appoints new marketing boss
UK: Molson Coors has appointed a new marketing director.
Absolut launches new açaí flavour
Absolut has launched a new flavour. Absolut Berri Açaí is vodka with açaí, blueberry and pomegranate.
Bacardi and Brown Forman end distribution deal in Germany
Bacardi and Brown Forman are to end their distribution arrangements in Germany
Wines of Germany relaunches its UK website
Wines of Germany has relaunched its website for UK trade and consumers.
- Decision day looms for Australian wine
- Edrington buys Cutty Sark
- Absolut launches new açaí flavour
- Diageo and Sean 'Diddy' Combs unveil new...
- Bacardi USA opens new headquarters
- Bacardi and Brown Forman end distribution...
- Skyy launches ginger vodka
- South African wine lightens up
- Heaven Hill apponts new sales manager
- France: Wine producers Jeanjean and Laroc...
- Decision day looms for Australian wine
- Edrington buys Cutty Sark
- Absolut launches new açaí flavour
- Diageo and Sean 'Diddy' Combs unveil new...
- Bacardi USA opens new headquarters
- Bacardi and Brown Forman end distribution...
- Skyy launches ginger vodka
- South African wine lightens up
- Heaven Hill apponts new sales manager
- France: Wine producers Jeanjean and Laroc...







