Bibendum and PLB merge
Bibendum Wine has announced that it will merge with drinks importer PLB Group. The union of the two UK drinks companies will form The Bibendum PLB Group.
Benevolent Roof Gardens party raises over £10,000
UK drinks industry figures gathered for the Benevolent Roof Gardens Party last week to celebrate the end of the London Wine Fair 2014. They raised more than £10,000 for their trade charity.
South Africa’s flagship wine producer unveils new wine
Vergelegen, one of South Africa’s best wine producers, has unveiled a new wine, DNA.
Brintex optimistic despite LIWF absentees
Events firm Brintex has voiced optimism ahead of this year’s London International Wine Fair (LIWF) and Distil despite the absences of Pernod Ricard, Percy Fox (Diageo’s UK wine division) and PLB.
Brown Brothers appoints UK brand manager
Australian winery Brown Brothers has appointed Rachel Herrig as brand manager to “drive the brand’s development in the UK and Ireland”.
PLB to distribute Bodegas Navajas wines
UK importer PLB has been appointed by Rioja winery Bodegas Navajas, with effect from March this year.
Digital Edition
Comment
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.
