Viña Concha y Toro renews B Corp status
Viña Concha y Toro has achieved the re-certification as a B Corporation, which recognises those companies that meet high standards of environmental, governance and social performance.
Pernod Ricard agrees to sell Becherovka to Maspex
Pernod Ricard has signed an agreement to sell Czech herbal liqueur Becherovka to Poland’s Maspex Group for an undisclosed sum.
Brockmans gin expands its brand management and marketing teams
English gin, Brockmans, has expanded its brand management and marketing teams with drinks specialists, Eric Sampers and Helen Buchanan.
Kweichow Moutai former chairman sentenced to life in prison
The former chairman of baijiu giant Kweichow Moutai has been sentenced to life in prison for taking 112.9 million yuan ($17.5 million) in bribes.
Mast-Jägermeister appoints new manager
Jägermeister parent company Mast-Jägermeister has appointed Denis Schrey to its management team.
Absolut signs with Lagena Distribution
The Absolut Company has entered into agreement with JF Hillebrand subsidiary, Lagena Distribution, for the management of the company's logistics and distribution.
Cert Octavian announces new MD
Cert Octavian Plc, the UK’s leading logistics and specialist wine cellarage business, has announced that Vincent O’Brien is managing director with immediate effect.
Angostura CEO steps down
Angostura Holdings has announced the departure of managing director and CEO Wayne Yip Choy, effective September 21, 2011.
Pernod finance md underlines importance of emerging markets
The importance of the so-called emerging markets such as those in China, India, was underlined by the Pernod Ricard management team in individual briefings in London today (Tuesday September 6), following the announcement of the group’s annual results last week.
British gin distiller Greenalls is sold in management buyout
G&J Greenall, one of the UK’s major distillers has been sold to a management buy out, according to unconfirmed reports.
Foster's appoints CMO
Foster's Group has announced the appointment of Andy Gibson to the role of chief marketing officer. Andy is expected to start in the role on November 1.
Pernod announces jobs shake-up
Irish Distillers CEO Alexandre Ricard (pictured) is to leave his post to join Pernod’s group general management team in Paris.
Bordeaux wine-students to train in London
The International Wine and Spirits Institute (IWSI), based in Bordeaux, is to open an eight-week spirits training programme in London next year.
DQ makes UK comeback
Swedish vodka brand DQ has re-launched to the UK, following the restructuring of parent company Nordic Spirit.