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"More Chinese people like wine - they want to know more about it" - Interview, Alan's Wines & Spirits chairman Alan Wang 12 Jun 2017

Andy Morton

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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"A lot of companies are just selling labels in China" - Interview, Concha y Toro's CEO for Asia, Cristian Lopez 23 Mar 2016

Andy Morton

Ask a Chinese person about Chile and they will immediately mention one thing - cherries. The country is famous in China for its red cherries, which people see as wholesome and healthy. Chilean wine, however, is quickly catching up in the recognition stakes. According to Wines of Chile, exports to China increased by 47% last year, and the country now ranks as the third-biggest market for bottled Chilean wine.

Former United Spirits president launches premium IMFL JV 22 Jun 2018

Kevin Jacobs

A new joint venture between United Spirits executive Vijay Rekhi and Globus Spirits has announced details of a three-strong range of higher-end Indian Made Foreign Liquor expressions in the country.

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Carlsberg silent on India IPO report 18 Jun 2018

Andy Morton

Carlsberg has declined to comment on a report it is set to launch an IPO in India.

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The Coca-Cola Co ramps up China footprint with new factory 15 Jun 2018

Andy Morton

The Coca-Cola Co has opened a new production plant in southern China.

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'New retail' will become normal retail in China – Pernod Ricard China MD 13 Jun 2018

Lucy Britner

The head of Pernod Ricard's operations in China has claimed that so-called 'new retail' is fast becoming a reality in the country.

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Soft drinks bottler follows Coca-Cola FEMSA in closing Mexico plant amid security fears 13 Jun 2018

Andy Morton

A PespiCo bottler in Mexico has shut down a distribution plant two months after Coca-Cola FEMSA shuttered its factory in the area, amid concerns over employee intimidation.

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"We are reacting aggressively to the lower alcohol whisky trend in Korea" - Pernod Ricard Asia 11 Jun 2018

Lucy Britner

The head of Pernod Ricard's Asia unit has said the company has lined up new brands and marketing innovations around lower abv whisky, as it looks to catch up with the trend in the Korean market.