An in-depth audit of industry marketing practice has concluded that Scotch whisky companies are meeting the highest standards of responsible brand marketing and promotion. Research by The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) found that distillers had successfully implemented tough industry rules into everyday marketing practices.
Read more...Hundreds of wine distributors and merchants suffered a blow as Amtrak courier firm fell into administration this week causing delays to deliveries across the UK, writes Shirley Webb.
Read more...Pernod Ricard has paid Fortune Brands $230 million (£126 million) to end a joint venture to distribute Absolut vodka in the U.S.
Read more...Consumers are likely to turn to the security of "brands" in the current economic climate and Pernod Ricard UK (PRUK) has planned a raft of activities including internet activity, quality gifting, TV advertising and cocktails in a bid to push its core brands in the UK on-and off-trade this Christmas.
Read more...Diageo has reported a 7% rise in new sales and a 9% rise in operating profit, but admits that it is entering the new financial year facing slowing profit growth.
Read more...Spirits industry expert Barry Laurence has died.
Read more...Diageo GB is to extend its partnership with Gordon Ramsay with the launch of a £3.5 million off-trade marketing campaign for Gordon's gin.
Read more...The London Assembly has launched an investigation into underage drinking habits in the capital.
Read more...Spirits company Beam Global UK has unveiled the national press advertising campaign it is launching next month to support its on-pack offer for Teacher's Blended Scotch Whisky.
Read more...Wines from Rioja is making a bid to target young professionals with the launch of a high profile advertising campaign.
Read more...The Absolut Company has announced a new management team following its acquisition by Pernod Ricard last month.
Read more...Jane MacQuitty has been getting busy with her cocktail shaker, Victoria Moore has been indulging in a spot of wine blogging, and Jonathan Ray has been on a trip to one of Chile's most exciting prospects, the Limarí region. Meanwhile, for those of us still holding out for some late summer sun, Joanna Simon has dug out some perfect picnic picks, whilst Tim Atkin raves about Riesling.
Read more...The drinks industry and beverage analysts alike are awaiting Diageo's results, due out on Thursday, with baited breath, writes Sheetal Mehta.
Read more...The popularity of rosé is on the rise, according to new research commissioned by the Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA).
Read more...Australian wine giant Foster's Group has reported an 88% slump in profits as sales of its wines continue to fall.
Read more...Research carried out by a US-based pricing intelligence firm shows that the cost of alcoholic beverages in the country has risen 5% in the past year.
Read more...Diageo is expected to deliver on its target of 9% operating profit growth when it announces its full-year results on Thursday.
Read more...Diageo GB is launching a DVD aimed at educating both on-trade and off-trade employees on the importance of identifying and refusing underage drinkers.
Read more...The vodka-based Red Square Reloaded alcoholic ready-to-drink is being re-packaged by brand owner Halewood International to make it clear the drink contains alcohol after a complaint was made to the Portman Group drinks industry watchdog.
Read more...Champagne Jacquart has signed a new distribution deal with Paragon Vintners.
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