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The grape crop benefited from a cold winterSOUTH AFRICA: Grape harvest set for record yield - report

This year's grape crop is set to be South Africa's biggest, despite a later-than-usual harvest.

Published: 17 May 2013 | Read the full article >

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Published: 17 May 2013 | Read the full article >

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Published: 17 May 2013 | Read the full article >

TurkeyTURKEY: Diageo speaks out over alcohol crackdown threat

Diageo has said it will be "highly disappointed" if Turkey's government pushes ahead with its proposed raft of "severe" new alcohol laws, which includes a ban on drinks advertising in the country.

Published: 17 May 2013 | Read the full article >

Flavoured spirits are driving the category as a whole US: Flavoured spirits drive growth as category outpaces beer, wine - study

A list of the fastest-growing spirits brands in the US last year highlights consumers' appetite for flavours and the diverse trends driving the industry, according to a new report.

Published: 17 May 2013 | Read the full article >

This yearSINGAPORE: TFWA Asia Pacific reports record visitor numbers

The TFWA Asia Pacific Conference and Exhibition saw a record number of visitors this year despite a last-minute venue change, according to organisers.

Published: 17 May 2013 | Read the full article >

Click through to view The Sazerac CoProduct Launch - US: The Sazerac Co's Expresiones del Corazon Tequila

The Sazerac Co's has released five whiskey-barrel-aged Tequilas under its Gemini Spirits & Wine unit.

Published: 17 May 2013 | Read the full article >

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Published: 16 May 2013 | Read the full article >

AG Barr will bring a lychee-flavoured still version of Rubicon to the UKUK: AG Barr readies summer push, NPD for Rubicon in UK

AG Barr has lined up a summer assault in the UK for its Rubicon soft drinks brand, including an advertising campaign and the release of a new flavour variant.

Published: 16 May 2013 | Read the full article >

CCA is growing in IndonesiaINDONESIA: Coca-Cola Amatil lines up investment

Coca-Cola Amatil has confirmed it will invest about AUD500m (US$492m) in Indonesia over the next three or four years.

Published: 16 May 2013 | Read the full article >

MarstonUK: Marston's off-trade sales strong but H1 profits slip

Marston's has reported a slide in first-half group profits, but sales from its brewing operations were boosted by a "strong" off-trade performance.

Published: 16 May 2013 | Read the full article >

DPSG is ready to pay out a dividendUS: Dr Pepper Snapple Group prepares quarterly dividend

Dr Pepper Snapple Group (DPSG) has confirmed details of its latest dividend payment.

Published: 16 May 2013 | Read the full article >

United Spirits posted its FY results earlier todayINDIA: United Spirits FY profits slip, sales up

United Spirits has reported a slight fall in full-year net profits, but grew sales by double-digits.

Published: 16 May 2013 | Read the full article >

Coca-Cola Hellenic posted its Q1 results todayGREECE: Coca-Cola Hellenic Q1 losses narrow

Coca-Cola Hellenic has eased its first-quarter losses but austerity measures across Europe took their toll, the company said today (16 May).

Published: 16 May 2013 | Read the full article >

Constellation is to acquire a Mexican breweryUS: Constellation Brands lines up Crown Imports funds

Constellation Brands has raised US$1.55bn in a debt offering to help pay for its full takeover of Crown Imports.

Published: 15 May 2013 | Read the full article >

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Published: 15 May 2013 | Read the full article >

Click through to view John DistilleriesProduct Launch - UK: John Distilleries' Paul John Brilliance, Edited Indian whiskies

John Distilleries' Paul John Brilliance, Edited Indian whiskies

Published: 15 May 2013 | Read the full article >

Willamette Valley Vineyards released its Q1 figures yesterdayUS: Q1 stays strong for Willamette Valley Vineyards

Willamette Valley Vineyards has had a healthy start to the year, with both sales and profits in Q1 heading north.

Published: 15 May 2013 | Read the full article >

CCA is one of a number of drinks groups that opposed the AUS: Coca-Cola Amatil denies intervention over Greenpeace ad

Coca-Cola Amatil has denied having a say in an Australian TV company's decision not to screen an advert attacking its opposition to a recycling scheme in the country's Northern Territory.

Published: 15 May 2013 | Read the full article >

By-the-glass servings in the US on-trade are continuing to grow US: Wine drinkers increasingly trading down to by-the-glass serving - figures

US wine consumers are continuing to trade down to wine-by-the-glass in the on-trade, but paying more for servings, latest figures show.

Published: 15 May 2013 | Read the full article >

All 50 states are being urged to lower their drink-drive limit US: Calls for drink-drive limit to be cut across all 50 states

Transport safety investigators in the US are calling on all 50 states to cut their drink-driving limit.

Published: 15 May 2013 | Read the full article >

Diageo will buy 17.4% of United Spirits from IndiaINDIA: Diageo details United Spirits MTO uptake

Diageo has confirmed the completion of its mandatory tender offer to up its stake in United Spirits, with only 0.4% of the Indian spirits firm's shares being tendered.

Published: 15 May 2013 | Read the full article >

UK: Erdinger to target endurance sports with Alkoholfrei

Erdinger Weissbrau is repositioning its Alkoholfrei beer variant as a sports recovery drink in the UK, aimed specifically at triathlon participants in the country.

Published: 15 May 2013 | Read the full article >

Wine Australia is due to merge with the Grape & Wine Research & Development Corporation next yearAUS: Wine Australia chief executive quits

Trade body Wine Australia has announced that its chief executive is resigning to "pursue other opportunities".

Published: 15 May 2013 | Read the full article >

C&C Group posted its full-year results todayIRELAND: C&C Group sees FY profits fall

C&C Group has posted a dip in full-year profits as sales and volumes growth from international acquisitions failed to offset domestic struggles.

Published: 15 May 2013 | Read the full article >

Craft beerUS: High-end craft beer brands up on-trade share - figures

Top-end priced craft beer brands are continuing to take an increasing chunk of the sub-category and are driving up the average price of beer in the US on-trade, according to latest figures.

Published: 14 May 2013 | Read the full article >

US: Jackson Family Wines takes more Oregon acres

Jackson Family Wines has upped its acreage in Oregon’s Willamette Valley as part of a plan to produce high-end wines in the region.

Published: 14 May 2013 | Read the full article >

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Published: 14 May 2013 | Read the full article >

FRANCE: Chinese owners up presence in Bordeaux with estate purchase

Another Bordeaux wine estate has fallen under Chinese ownership with architect Wengcheng Li acquiring the Château La Fleur Jonquet, located in the Graves growing area, on the left bank of the Garonne river.

Published: 14 May 2013 | Read the full article >

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