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INDIA: SPI Group goes with Aspri Spirits for Stolichnaya in India
3 February 2012
SPI Group has consolidated distribution of its Stolichnaya vodka portfolio in the Indian market.
just The Facts - US Spirits: Irish Whiskey Outsells Single Malt Scotch
2 February 2012
There can't be too many key spirits markets where Irish whiskey outsells single malt Scotch, but the US has just become one. Here, just-drinks brings you some key facts from the 2011 sales figures for spirits in the US.
just the Preview – Beam Inc Q4 & FY
1 February 2012
Beam Inc is set to release its Q4 and full-year results on Friday (3 February). Below, we take a look at the highs and lows for the company in the three months to the end of December.
just the Answer - Wine Australia market development manager, James Gosper
31 January 2012
In the first just the Answer of 2012, Chris Mercer quizzes Wine Australia's general manager for market development, James Gosper. The two met at at last week's A+ Australian Wine annual tasting in London.
Preview of the Year 2012 – Part III: Spirits
31 January 2012
The spirits category is up next in this, the third part of just-drinks' first management briefing of 2012. Here, Spiros Malandrakis and Jeremy Cunnington, alcoholics drinks analysts at Euromonitor International, ponder the future for the stronger stuff.
AUS: Pernod Ricard Premium Wine Brands appoints CFO, strategy head
31 January 2012
Pernod Ricard has appointed a new CFO and created a strategy director post at its Australia-based Premium Wine Brands business.
US: Beam Inc leaps aboard Southern Wine & Spirits new Washington unit
31 January 2012
Beam Inc has followed Pernod Ricard in signing a distribution tie-up with Southern Wine & Spirits of America in the US state of Washington.
Product Launch - US: Pernod Ricard's Aberlour 12 Year Old Non Chill-Filtered
31 January 2012
Aberlour 12 Year Old Non Chill-Filtered
US: Pernod Ricard, Southern Wine & Spirits extend distribution tie-up to Washington
30 January 2012
The US unit of Pernod Ricard has lined up Southern Wine & Spirits of America to distribute its brands in the state of Washington.
US: Beam Inc raises dividend
27 January 2012
Beam Inc has said it will hand more money back to shareholders via a company dividend, adding to signs that the group is poised to report solid full-year trading.
Comment - Spirits - Plymouth Gin: West is Best
26 January 2012
When Pernod Ricard said last week that it is updating the packaging for - and raising the price of - Plymouth Gin, there was a run on tonic water at Richard Woodard's local shop. It's taken a while, but the brand is back, and Woodard would like to celebrate.
Comment - US Spirits to Show More Momentum for 2011
24 January 2012
We have yet to see the official figures on the US spirits market in 2011, but the signs suggest that renewed momentum in premium has been maintained.
NORDICS: Altia to acquire Xanté Co
23 January 2012
Altia has signed a deal to acquire Xanté Co from the Swedish Tilander family.
The Wehring Interview - Diageo Africa president, Nick Blazquez - Part II
20 January 2012
Following on from part one of my interview with Diageo's Africa president, Nick Blazquez, which ran last week, this week we give you the second part, in which Blazquez gives us an idea of Diageo's future plans for the region.
just the Round-Up - The week in drinks
20 January 2012
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Research in Focus - Baijiu Shows Premium Sector is Not All About Imported Cachet
20 January 2012
Much has been written about the continued growth potential for imported spirits in China, but a new report from The IWSR examines the special position the traditional spirit, baijiu, holds in the Chinese spirits sector.
Comment - Quick Take: Remy Cointreau Shares Come Down to Earth?
19 January 2012
Remy Cointreau's share price sank after the group reported an 18% rise in nine-month net sales today, showing that even Cognac's seemingly inexorable rise in China has its limits.
UK: Pernod Ricard appoints UK spirits marketing director
19 January 2012
Pernod Ricard has promoted Patrick Venning to the post of spirits marketing director at its UK arm.
Comment - Irish Whiskey Goes Plural
18 January 2012
Beam Inc's acquisition of Cooley Distillery puts Irish whiskey entirely in the hands of drinks industry 'big hitters' and looks set to spur an unprecedented level of investment in the category.
GLOBAL: Pernod Ricard ups Plymouth Gin price, revamps packaging
18 January 2012
Pernod Ricard has lined up a global price rise and packaging upgrade for its Plymouth Gin brand.
IRELAND: Beam Inc completes Cooley Distillery buy
17 January 2012
Beam Inc has closed its acquisition of Cooley Distillery and has already earmarked the firm's Kilbeggan brand as a potential vehicle for capitalising on strong demand for Irish whiskey.
GLOBAL: Cognac trade body hails "remarkable" 2011
17 January 2012
Cognac exports broke the EUR2bn (US$2.6bn) barrier for the first time in 2011, according to figures from trade body BNIC, driven mainly by China's thirst for the premium French spirit.
just the Round-Up - The week in drinks
13 January 2012
The top ten stories published on just-drinks last week:
Product Launch - US: Pernod Ricard's Hiram Walker Watermelon Sour Schnapps
12 January 2012
Pernod Ricard's Hiram Walker Watermelon Sour Schnapps
INDIA: UB Group travails to force United Spirits hand?
11 January 2012
United Spirits may be forced to consider teaming with a multinational drinks partner to fend off the financial pitfalls facing its parent company, The UB Group.
FRANCE: Pernod Ricard and Leclerc end 12-month price row
11 January 2012
Pernod Ricard will again sell its brands through French retailer E. Leclerc after the two groups settled a year-long dispute over prices.
Product Launch - INDIA: Pernod Ricard's Blender's Pride Reserve Collection, Royal Stag Barrel Select
10 January 2012
Pernod Ricard's Blender's Pride Reserve Collection, Royal Stag Barrel Select
Product Launch - UK: Pernod Ricard's Jacob’s Creek Cool Harvest, Trilogy sparkling
9 January 2012
Pernod Ricard's Jacob’s Creek Cool Harvest, Trilogy ranges
FRANCE: Pernod Ricard to refinance debt
6 January 2012
Pernod Ricard is seeking to cement its investment grade credit rating by refinancing US$2.5bn of debt.
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