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"If you're a very small gin distillery, I think your days are numbered" - Mangrove MD Nick Gillet - CORONAVIRUS SPECIAL 27 Mar 2020

Andy Morton

The head of UK high-end spirits distributor Mangrove has spoken of his fears for the spirits industry as the coronavirus crisis deepens, warning that large distillers with production tied to one location may have issues sourcing bottles.

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"We're living through very anxious times" - just-drinks speaks to Distilled Spirits Council CEO Chris Swonger - CORONAVIRUS SPECIAL 25 Mar 2020

Andy Morton

As distillers in the US come to terms with an on-premise channel in shutdown and an uncertain economic future, just-drinks spoke to the head of the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States, Chris Swonger, about the potential impact of the coronavirus.

Coronavirus COVID-19 and the global drinks industry - just-drinks timeline - FREE TO ACCESS 27 Mar 20

Olly Wehring

Here's a timeline of the effect the coronavirus COVID-19 crisis is having on the global drinks industry:

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If you read only one thing... - This week's must-reads on just-drinks 27 Mar 20

Olly Wehring

Here's a look at the biggest stories and the best content from just-drinks this week.

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Coronavirus impact "temporary" - Campari Group 27 Mar 20

Andy Morton

An evaluation of the impact from the coronavirus outbreak is premature, according to Campari Group, but the effect will be certainly be felt in the short term.

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Remy Cointreau ups China ante with executive committee shake-up 27 Mar 20

Olly Wehring

Recently-appointed CEO Eric Vallat has rung the changes at Rémy Cointreau, starting off with a rearrangement of the group's executive committee.

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Brown-Forman airs social distancing ad for Jack Daniel's - video 27 Mar 20

Olly Wehring

Brown-Forman has rushed out a social distancing-themed online ad for its Jack Daniel's Tennessee whiskey brand.

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Anheuser-Busch InBev unveils giftcard scheme to support UK on-premise 27 Mar 20

Andy Morton

Anheuser-Busch InBev's UK unit is giving consumers in the country the chance to buy gift cards for on-premise outlets, in a bid to help the businesses survive the coronavirus shutdown.