Castle Brands company news 
US: Castle Brands brings New Coke marketer on board
10 May 2013
Castle Brands has appointed the marketer behind The Coca-Cola Co's disastrous New Coke to its board of directors.
NAMIBIA: SABMiller to build US$40m brewery
6 March 2013
SABMiller has unveiled plans to build a new US$40m brewery in Namibia as the race for dominance in Africa's beer markets heats up.
US: Castle Brands sales jump helps slow nine-month losses
20 February 2013
Castle Brands is continuing its improved performance after reporting a drop in nine-month net losses, boosted by a strong performance from its spirits brands.
GLOBAL: SABMiller Q3 sales rise but rain dampens China
22 January 2013
SABMiller has posted a jump in third-quarter sales despite bad weather in China that saw its volumes in the country dip.
Comment - Wine - Losh's Chris-tal Ball - Part II
15 January 2013
After last week's look at what the first six months of 2013 has in store for the wine industry, Chris Losh considers the second half of the year. Prepare yourself for yet more insight and analysis from our resident wine bard.
US: Castle Brands losses continue to improve in H1
19 November 2012
Growth in its spirits business and a focus on cost control has seen Castle Brands report a shrinking in first-half losses.
FRANCE: Wine grape growers pledge to continue fight against US 'château' plan
27 September 2012
French wine grape growers have applauded a European Commission decision to postpone a ruling that will allow US wineries to use the label “château” or “clos” in the EU.
UK: AG Barr readies Irn Bru Christmas competition in UK
26 September 2012
AG Barr has lined up a Christmas promotion for its Irn Bru CSD in the UK, based on the brand's 'The Snowman's Journey' TV commercial.
UK: Diageo starts ball rolling on new Scotch distillery
4 September 2012
Diageo has begun the process of choosing the location for its next new Scotch whisky distillery in Scotland.
just the Round-Up - The week in drinks
17 August 2012
The top ten stories published on just-drinks last week
US: Castle Brands' losses slow in Q1 as rum sales rise
15 August 2012
Castle Brands has delivered a major slowdown of losses in its first quarter, boosted by a surge in rum sales.
Product Launch - GLOBAL: Wemyss Malts' Darnley’s View Spiced Gin
3 July 2012
Wemyss Malts' Darnley’s View Spiced Gin
US: Castle Brands sees FY losses slow as sales climb
2 July 2012
Castle Brands has seen its losses reduce in its latest fiscal year, as net sales posted a healthy rise.
just On Call – Constellation Brands targets strong 2012 for Crown Imports
5 April 2012
Constellation Brands is looking to extend the beer offerings from its Crown Imports joint-venture in 2012.
Product Launch - US: Castle Brands' Gosling's Dark'n'Stormy
27 February 2012
Castle Brands' Gosling's Dark'n'Stormy
Comment - Spirits - Is Rap Music the Future for Whisk(e)y Innovation?
9 February 2012
Having recently returned from his travels, Ian Buxton reports back on some of the more outlandish attempts to innovate in the notoriously traditionalist world of whisk(e)y.
Product Launch - EUROPE: Whyte & Mackay's The Dalmore Mackenzie - Cromartie
6 February 2012
Whyte & Mackay's The Dalmore Mackenzie - Cromartie
US: Boylan Bottling signs Castle Co-Packers deal
25 January 2012
Boylan Bottling has signed an agreement with Castle Co-Packers for the manufacture of its namesake soft drinks in the US.
AFRICA: SABMiller ups stake in Tanzania Breweries
19 January 2012
SABMiller has slightly increased its stake in Tanzania Breweries after acquiring shares sold on the open market by its ex-business partner, Diageo.
US: Castle Brands signs Distillerie Franciacorta deal
12 December 2011
Castle Brands has said that it will become the exclusive distributor of Distillerie Franciacorta's Gozio Amaretto in the US.
GLOBAL: SABMiller announces US$500m capacity spend
17 November 2011
SABMiller will spend US$555m to increase capacity in Peru and across Africa as emerging markets continue to show strong promise for the group.
US: Castle Brands trims losses in H1
15 November 2011
Castle Brands has said that a combination of higher net sales on key brands and job cuts are moving the company towards the black, after it trimmed losses in the first half of its fiscal year.
ZAMBIA: SABMiller Zambian Breweries targets capacity with fund raising
7 November 2011
SABMiller's Zambian Breweries plans to raise US$70m via a share rights issue in order to expand production capacity.
just On Call - SABMiller sizes up Africa beer bounty
14 October 2011
SABMiller is focusing on local premium beers in Africa and believes that there is an untapped US$3.7bn of sales across nine of its key markets on the continent.
US: Castle Brands appoints marketing senior VP
8 September 2011
Castle Brands has appointed Alejandra Peña as its senior VP of global marketing.
US: Castle Brands sees Q1 net losses deepen as sales rise
15 August 2011
Castle Brands has reported heavier net losses in the first quarter of its latest fiscal year, but the group remains confident after sales improved.
US: Castle Brands breaks NYSE rules
11 July 2011
Castle Brands has received a warning from the New York Stock Exchange for a breach of compliance.
UK: Halewood International Crabbie's brand signs Scottish Open deal
21 June 2011
Halewood International has said that its Crabbie's Alcoholic Ginger Beer will again sponsor the Scottish Open golf tournament.
US: Castle Brands to raise US$7m via private placements
10 June 2011
Castle Brands has signed deals to raise US$7m via a share issue to private investors, in order to "maintain our path to profitability".
Comment - SABMiller, Diageo Cut Loose in East Africa
6 June 2011
SABMiller is seeking to regroup and rebuild in Kenya after the end of a contra deal with Diageo in the country.
