Campari buys stake in Bunnahabhain owner CVH Spirits
Campari Group has acquired a minority stake in the owner of single malt whisky brand Bunnahabhain.
Wines of South Africa releases its 2022 export report
The Wines of South Africa 2022 export report has revealed that export value has only seen a 2.4% decline following the pandemic with Rand Per Litre (RPL) income showing marginal growth as producers navigate rising costs, shipping challenges and shortages in the supply of packaging goods.
Spier Wine Farm joins Freixenet Copestick’s portfolio
Spier Wine Farm, one of South Africa’s oldest wineries, has joined the Freixenet Copestick portfolio from this month.
South African Wine Rebounds
Strong demand from the UK, the US and China helped South African wine exports increase by 12.1% in value to R10.2bn in 2021.
Distell withholds dividend as Heineken takeover talks persist
South African wine and spirits producer Distell has withheld its dividend for 2021 financial year amid ongoing takeover talks with Heineken.
South Africa enjoys late and large 2021 wine harvest
The 2021 South African wine harvest has been estimated at 1,461,599 tonnes, 8.9% larger than in 2020.
Heineken is in talks to acquire Distell
Heineken is in talks with South African wine and spirits producer Distell about acquiring “the majority” of its business.
Bruce Jack discusses South African wine trade's challenges
Renowned South African winemaker Bruce Jack speaks to Drinks International about the challenges the industry has faced this year and its future prospects.
Darren Gough unveils Care for Wild wine range
England cricket legend Darren Gough has officially launched his eagerly anticipated Care for Wild wine range in partnership with Freixenet Copestick.
South African wine producers can start exporting again
South African wine producers have been cleared to resume exports after the country’s coronavirus lockdown was eased.
South African wine producers cleared to resume exports
South African producers have received permission to export their wine around the world after intensive lobbying efforts over the past week.
South African wine producers permitted to finish 2020 harvest during coronavirus lockdown
South African wineries are now permitted to finish the 2020 harvest after the government added them to the list of essential businesses during the coronavirus lockdown.
Kleine Zalze said the South African winemaking industry is “as vibrant as any” and the “sky is the limit” in terms of quality.
Guala buys South African closures maker
The Guala Closures Group has announced that it has begun the process for the acquisition of the Metal Closures division of South Africa’s MCG Industries.
American wins sommelier world cup in South Africa
Wines Of South Africa’s (WOSA) first Sommelier World Cup has been won by an American.
South African wine gets sustainability seal
The South African wine industry has launched a new sustainability seal, as a guarantee of environmentally-sensitive production.
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Ben Branson on the future of non-alc spirits
In his inaugural column for Drinks International, Branson takes a wider look at the overall non-alcoholic spirits sector to identify which brands will thrive and which won’t survive.
