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Pernod breaks boundaries with Chinese distillery
The recent unveiling of Pernod Ricard Asia's plans to produce China's first domestically-sourced single malt whisky is undoubtedly a landmar...
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Today's reports on Anheuser-Busch InBev in Asia have focused on the brewer's debt pile. But, could the potential launch of an IPO in the reg...
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Earlier today, Pernod Ricard unveiled plans to build a malt whisky distillery near Mount Emei, one of China's four sacred Buddhist peaks. The distillery is expected to start production in 2021, with the first product set to be released in 2023. just-drinks deputy editor Andy Morton spoke to Pernod's China MD, Jean-Etienne Gourgues, and Asia VP of marketing Tracy Kwan by phone from Emei to hear more about the project.
Alan Wang is the founder of Alan's Wines & Spirits, which has 86 off-premise sites across China. just-drinks sat down with him during the 2017 China Food & Drinks Fair in Chengdu, where he spoke about the changing face of the Chinese consumer and reveals what he looks for in wine before allowing it on his shelves.
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Pernod Ricard signs baijiu distribution partnership with Wuliangye 18 Nov 2019
Pernod Ricard is to distribute the Chinese white spirit baijiu in South-East Asia after signing a partnership with Wuliangye, one of China's leading producers.
The Coca-Cola Co to launch Rani Float in India in latest Middle East crossover 7 Nov 2019
The Coca-Cola Co has poached another beverage brand from its Middle Eastern JV for a launch in India.
Avua Cachaca adds Brazil to global presence 5 Nov 2019
Brazilian cachaça Avuá is poised to launch in its home market, six years after debuting in the US.
India "two steps forward, one step back" for Carlsberg - CEO 4 Nov 2019
A flat set of sales numbers from India in recent months has exemplified Carlsberg's view that the country offers growth for the brewer, albeit with regular hurdles to clear.
Campari Group to up China ante with Marnier Cognac and Aperol - CEO 1 Nov 2019
Campari Group is looking to intensify its focus in China on higher-end Cognac expressions and a wider availability of its flagship Aperol brand.
Dual distribution in Brazil must continue, Heineken told 1 Nov 2019
Heineken has failed to consolidate its distribution operations in Brazil, where its Kaiser beer business has been told it must honour an existing tie-up with the Coca-Cola system in the country.
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