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US: CEDC revenue leaps in Q3, currency charges hit profit

10 Nov 2008

Central European Distribution Organisation, the wine and spirits group, has reported a 51% rise in third quarter revenues, but saw profit hit by curreny charges.

just the round-up - The week in drinks

31 Oct 2008

The top ten stories published on just-drinks this week:

CHILE: Vina Concha y Toro revenue, profit down in Q3

31 Oct 2008

Chilean wine group Vina Concha y Toro has reported a 2.5% drop in revenue for its third quarter, reflecting lower sales on the domestic market and in the UK.

ECUADOR: Wine consumption in Ecuador on the rise - research

4 Sep 2008

The IWSR’s Ecuador report has shown that 2007 saw a significant increase in consumption of still light wine.

CHILE: Concha y Toro Q2 props up first-half

7 Aug 2008

Vina Concha y Toro has rescued its first half performance from a troublesome start, with healthy figures across the board in the second quarter of the year.

CHILE: Casillero del Diablo sponsors summer concerts

13 Jun 2008

Chilean wine brand, Casillero del Diablo, has “exclusive” wine sponsorship of the annual Summer Proms & Smooth concerts series, taking place at castles and stately homes around the UK this summer.

In the Spotlight – Central European Distribution Corporation

9 Jun 2008

Central European Distribution Corporation (CEDC) may appear something of a misnomer for a company headquartered in the US and listed on the New York Stock Exchange but it is a name attracting considerable attention nonetheless. And it is little wonder.

GLOBAL: Bacardi slips, Smirnoff holds firm in latestTop 100 brands league

13 May 2008

Diageo's Smirnoff vodka brand has held the top spot in this year's Intangible Business 'Power 100' chart for the third year running.

just the round-up - The week in drinks

2 May 2008

The top ten most visited stories on just-drinks this week:

CHILE: Exchange rate drags down Concha y Toro Q1

29 Apr 2008

Vina Concha y Toro has reported a slide in sales and profits for the first three months of the year.

CHILE: Concha y Toro to continue capacity investment

25 Apr 2008

Concha y Toro is looking to continue its vineyard acquisition programme in 2008, according to reports.

Focus - Argentina on crest of a wave

3 Apr 2008

Having seen Chile blaze a trail in export markets, Argentina is now asserting itself in the international wine market. Moreover, writes Chris Losh, while Argentina boasts many of the same positive attributes that have benefited Chile, such as a fantastic climate and plenty of investment, it has the scale to exceed even Chile’s formidable performance.

US: CEDC prepares Whitehall Group purchase in Russia

27 Feb 2008

Central European Distribution Corp. is to acquire a major stake in Russian wine and spirit importer and distributor The Whitehall Group.

CHILE: Concha y Toro toasts "outstanding" 2007

4 Feb 2008

Vina Concha y Toro has produced what it has called an “outstanding” set of results for 2007.

GERMANY: Racke in Latin American push

12 Dec 2007

German wine group Racke has announced plans to increase its focus on Latin American markets, appointing an export director specifically for these markets.

CHILE: Exports drive Concha y Toro third quarter

29 Oct 2007

Vina Concha y Toro has posted a strong rise in operating profit for its third quarter.

US: Wine market grows for 13th consecutive year

14 Aug 2007

US wine consumption rose 3.4% in 2006, continuing the sector's climb for the 13th consecutive year, according to research out this week.

CHILE: Exports drive impressive quarter for Concha y Toro

8 Aug 2007

Growth in its premium wines and strong export growth have helped Vina Concha y Toro report a 70.4% rise in net income for the second quarter to CLP8.77bn (US$16.7m).

US/POLAND: CEDC completes distributon deal, raises guidance

30 Jul 2007

Central European Distribution Corporation has acquired a Polish alcoholic drinks distributor.

CHILE: Wine exports on the rise - report

20 Jun 2007

Wine exports from Chile stood at US$1.066bn during the 12 months from April last year, according to recent reports.

US: CEDC secures Polish gas station distribution deal

6 Jun 2007

Central European Distribution Corporation has lined up a distribution agreement in Poland.

CHILE: Exports lead Concha y Toro Q1 surge

30 Apr 2007

Vina Concha y Toro has seen its Q1 figures soar on the back of strong exports.

CHILE: Concha y Toro to rent Canepa in Chile

15 Mar 2007

Concha y Toro has secured a deal to rent the facilities of Vina Canepa in Chile.

US: CEDC details targets for 2007

8 Mar 2007

Central European Distribution Corporation has set out its stall for 2007.

CHILE: Concha y Toro lines up dividend payout

7 Mar 2007

Concha y Toro has posted details of its dividend payment.

US/POLAND: Acquisitions buoy CEDC during 2006

1 Mar 2007

Central European Distribution Corporation has reported soaring full-year profits for 2006 thanks to first-time contributions from acquisitions in Poland and Hungary.

UPDATE: CHILE: Concha y Toro upbeat despite FY slide

28 Feb 2007

Concha y Toro has played down a slip in full-year operating profit for 2006 and argued it is set fair for 2007.

CHILE: Concha y Toro Q4 leap belies FY stumble

28 Feb 2007

Concha y Toro has posted a slight dip in operating profit for last year.

POLAND: CEDC strikes deal with Campari

23 Jan 2007

Central European Distribution Corporation has added the Campari portfolio to its distribution stable in Poland.

CHILE/UK: CyT to launch Casillero blend

23 Jan 2007

Chilean wine group Concha y Toro will next month launch an addition to its Casillero del Diablo range in the UK.