Latest figures issued by the BNIC shows a 4.3% growth in Cognac shipments compared with last year, but producers remain "vigilant" due to current economic and financial uncertainties.
Read more...Gruppo Campari has acquired an 81.4% stake in rum giant Lascelles deMercado.
Read more...Bowmore has teamed up with Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's River Cottage to launch a series of seafood and dessert recipes to match its range of Islay single malt whiskies.
Read more...Halewood International has expanded its spirits portfolio with the launch of the Jellus flavoured vodka range.
Read more...Maxxium-distributed Stolichnaya premium vodka has launched new flavours Stoli Hot and Stoli Sticki to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its first flavoured vodkas.
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Diageo's net sales in Great Britain fell 2% in the past year as the group reduced its promotional activities, but emerging...
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In part two of Harpers' report on Pernod Ricard UK's festive plans for 2012, we take a look at what the drinks giant will be doing to promote its leading brands this Christmas.
Read more...The biggest money-spinning opportunity this Christmas is wines in the £6.50 to £8.50 price bracket and spirits costing £14 to £21.
Read more...Toorank Distilleries, the Netherlands-based company behind Sloane's Dry Gin, has launched the Rebellion Rum range into the on-trade.
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Maxxium UK is running a competition to win a trip to France as part of its Courvoisier's Cocktails on a Grand Scale campaign, in a bid to bring young adults to the category.
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Bombay Sapphire has invested £1.5 million in the launch of its new balloon glassware, to capitalise on the growing trend for boutique gins that offer affordable luxury.
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Emporia Brands has released the Wild Geese Collection of Irish whiskies into the UK market.
Read more...Gruppo Campari's net profits have grown by 3.5% to €77.9 million, as sales have grown 5% in the half year to June 30.
Read more...Marblehead Brand Development has launched Davna Bizon as part of its new range of premium vodka brands.
Read more...Claiming to be the world's largest festival dedicated to rum, RumFest is back for its sixth successive year.
Read more...Trade fair RumFest is to expand its concept as it returns to London's ExCeL in October for its sixth successive year.
Read more...The world's first Dalmore Constellation Collection has sold for £158,000 to a US-based investor.
Read more...Ooberstock, the new Amazon-style wholesaler, has added a comprehensive spirits range to its growing portfolio.
Read more...Bombay Sapphire Gin has unveiled plans to open a distillery in Hampshire.
Read more...The premium spirits category is the one to watch with sales up double-digit figures in both the on and off-trade, and malt whisky and Cognac taking the biggest value share.
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