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just the Answer: Bols' 'chief energizing officer' 1 Jun 2012

James Wilmore

Founded in 1575, Bols claims to be the oldest spirits brand in the world. After a rocky recent past, the company is back in Dutch hands. just-drinks caught up with Lucas Bols' self-styled “chief energizing officer” Huub van Doorne to talk about the company's plans, the launch of its new yoghurt liqueur and why the brand is big in Japan.

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The just-drinks interview – Thys Loubser 10 Jul 2007

Olly Wehring

Thys Loubser was previously a high flier in the chemical industry but when he was invited to become CEO of the South African wine group KWV he had no hesitation in taking the job. In this month’s just-drinks interview, Olly Wehring spoke with Loubser about the opportunities and challenges facing KWV and the key changes he envisages for the company.

Lucas Bols reports Q3 sales decrease 9 Feb 2015

Andy Morton

Lucas Bols has blamed currency fluctuations and Russian instability for a slip in third-quarter sales.

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Lucas Bols hits trading floor at EUR15.75 4 Feb 2015

Olly Wehring

Lucas Bols has confirmed an opening price of EUR15.75 per share for its IPO.

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just the week in - Spirits & Wine 23 Jan 2015

James Wilmore

Here's a round-up of this week's highlights in the global spirits & wine categories. We are also running similar round-ups for beer and soft drinks & bottled water.

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Lucas Bols kicks off IPO offer period 21 Jan 2015

James Wilmore

Lucas Bols, the Dutch spirits producer, has today started the offer period for its IPO, which will run until 3 February and values the company at up to EUR207m (US$240m).

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just the Week in - Spirits & Wine 9 Jan 2015

Olly Wehring

Here's a round-up of this week's highlights in the global spirits & wine categories. We are also running similar round-ups for beer and soft drinks & bottled water.