The SWA (Scottish Whiskey Association) has recently appointed Richard Burrows and Diageo’s chief Paul Walsh to join their board. Richard, who formerly served as joint director-general at Pernod, will succeed Ian Good as chairman. He believes that, “With companies of all sizes investing in the category and growing exports of both malts and blends worldwide, … Continue reading “SPIRITS INDUSTRY GREATS UNITE ON WHISKEY”

Karl Lippert will take over Ricardo Obregon’s former position as CEO of Bavaria, a Colombian brewery recently acquired by SABMiller. Karl lately served as managing director of Kompania, SABMiller’s Polish subsidiary, and will transfer to Colombia this week. You are unauthorized to view this page. Username Password Remember Me     Forgot Password

In accordance with the European Commission, Pernod Ricard signed two agreements with Campari for the disposal of its Glen Grant, Old Smuggler and Braemar products they acquired last year after taking over Allied Domecq. The transaction came out to about €115 million and €15 million respectively and marks Campari’s first move into the key Scotch … Continue reading “PERNOD FULFILLS EC REQUIREMENTS”

Yesterday, Vietnam’s Saigon Beer Beverages Company launched a new, 100-million-liter-per-year brewery in Ho Chi Minh City to meet increasing beer demands in the country. The plant is outfitted with the most technologically advanced German brewing equipment and expected to produce its first batch in June 2007. You are unauthorized to view this page. Username Password … Continue reading “VIETNAMESE BEER INCREASE CALLS FOR NEW BREWERY”

Heineken USA chose Berlin Cameron United to run advertising for the national launch of Heineken Premium Light. The agency begins immediately but national rollout starts March 1, 2006 and will first be introduced in on-premise sectors. The brand was tested in Phoenix, Dallas, Providence and Tampa since the summer and did well with very little … Continue reading “HUSA PREPARES FOR HEINKEN LIGHT ROLLOUT”

Pernod Ricard announced today that they have sold their Glen Grant whiskey brand, as well as their Old Smuggler and Braemar to Italy’s Campari for €115 million. Selling the three whiskey brands was a condition the EU set for the company’s acquisition of Allied Domecq last spring and is likely to be finalized early next … Continue reading “PERNOD SALES THREE WHISKEY BRANDS”

The California Wine Institute issued a statement commending the EU-US wine trade agreement that was passed December 20. European names are now more protected than before and the U.S. is safeguarded against the EU, their biggest import. However, the CWI admonishes any remarks that imply US winemaking is not up to standards just because their … Continue reading “CALIFORNIA WINE INSTITUTE PLEASED WITH WINE AGREEMENT.”

Heineken, the third largest brewer in Russia, has decided to launch a low-carb, lower-calorie version of Amstel in an effort to reach out to health conscience Russians. “Amstel is the first beer entering the growing vitality market in Russia. This is a unique product for modern beer drinkers,” said Heineken Russia CEO Roland Pirmez. The … Continue reading “LOW-CARB AMSTEL SOLD IN RUSSIA”

Ola Salmen was appointed as Cruzan International’s newest chairman of the board and began last Tuesday, December 13. You are unauthorized to view this page. Username Password Remember Me     Forgot Password

ThaiBev, the largest alcohol producer in Thailand, will continue trying to list on the country’s Stock Exchange but will carry on with business as usual until that happens. If the company enlists on the Stock Exchange of Thailand, it will be the largest initial public offering ever undertaken by a privately owned local company; however, … Continue reading “THAIBEV HOPING TO REGISTER ON THAILAND’S STOCK EXCHANGE”

Ricardo Obregon, current Chief of Bavaria, announced yesterday that he is planning to leave the Colombian company in the near future. Although SABMiller spokesman James Crampton was unable to reveal possible candidates, he confirmed that “we have started the process of trying to find a successor.” Ricardo might already have another job in line since … Continue reading “BAVARIA LOSES THEIR CEO”

Piedmonte’s Pio Cesare has announced they will partner with the U.S. wine importer Maisons Marques & Domaines following their split from Paterno Wines International. MMD president Gregory Balogh said, “Pio Cesare produces outstanding wines from the region…we are delighted to welcome Pio Cesare to our family of wines.” You are unauthorized to view this page. … Continue reading “PIO CESARE AND MMD TEAM UP”

Steven J. Taylor has been appointed as the new Vice President of Retail Spirits for Southern Wine and Spirits of Illinois, a division of Southern Wine & Spirits of America, Inc which is the largest wine and spirits distributorship in the U.S. Reportedly, Steven worked as Division Vice President for Allied Domecq Spirits, USA prior … Continue reading “STEVEN TAYLOR JOINS SOUTHERN WINE AND SPIRITS”

News wires are reporting rumors that Belvedere will announce its acquisition of Marie Brizard, the French counterpart, tomorrow. The deal would give Belvedere a host of wines, spirits, and soft drinks that would help add variety to the “white spirits” the company already distributes. You are unauthorized to view this page. Username Password Remember Me … Continue reading “POSSIBILITIES THAT BELVEDERE WILL TAKEOVER MARIE BRIZARD”

According to Yves Benard, president of the trade group l’Union des Maisons de Champagne, Champagne sales are expected to rise by 1.5% in volume and 3% to 4% in value in 2005 on the previous year. YTD sales should be between 300m and 310 m bottles. You are unauthorized to view this page. Username Password … Continue reading “CHAMPAGNE SALES LOOKING GOOD”