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"Africa is Asia in 15 to 20 years from today" - just-drinks speaks to Pernod Ricard CEO Alex Ricard 19 Feb 2019

Olly Wehring

Earlier this month, Pernod Ricard released its results for the second half of 2018. The group posted a 7.8% increase in sales from the six months to the end of December, with the top-line rising by 5.6% in the last quarter. Last week, just-drinks spoke to group CEO Alex Ricard in London, following a presentation to UK media about Pernod's half-year performance.

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"We've still got a job to do" - just-drinks speaks to Diageo CEO Ivan Menezes 1 Feb 2019

Olly Wehring

Earlier this week, Diageo released its results for the second half of 2018. The group posted a 7.5% increase in sales from the six months to the end of December. Late yesterday, just-drinks spoke to Diageo CEO Ivan Menezes as he travelled between media interviews in London.

Majestic plans store closures, eyes rebrand to Naked Wines 25 Mar 2019

Lucy Britner

UK-based drinks company Majestic Wine has lined up a company "transformation plan" as it looks to morph into Naked Wines.

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Anheuser-Busch InBev pushes Budweiser in UK name-change 25 Mar 2019

Olly Wehring

The UK arm of Anheuser-Busch InBev has changed its name to Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I.

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English Spirit's Chocolate Rose Liqueur - Product Launch 25 Mar 2019

Lucy Britner

UK drinks company English Spirit has lined up a new liqueur to be released in time for Mother's Day. Chocolate Rose Liqueur is described as a "limited edition".

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Whyte & Mackay gin Wildcat to go on UK tour with LGBT club night 22 Mar 2019

Andy Morton

Whyte & Mackay has partnered with an LGBT entertainment group for a new marketing push in the UK for the Wildcat gin brand.

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Remy Cointreau renews Mount Gay rum sailing sponsorship in UK - market data 22 Mar 2019

Olly Wehring

Remy Cointreau has renewed the partnership tie-up for its Mount Gay rum brand with UK sailing event organiser Britannia Corporate Events.

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Pernod Ricard unveils latest Campo Viejo art bottle 22 Mar 2019

Andy Morton

Pernod Ricard has launched a limited-edition Campo Viejo wine bottle in the UK as part of the brand's annual Reserva Art series..