How Champagne mastered the art of the collaboration
Creative collaborations are the lifeblood of Champagne marketing, enabling brands to find new audiences and enhance their lifestyle appeal. Lucy Shaw charts the best. The post How…
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Neace Ventures invests in Copper & Kings
US brandy producer Copper & Kings has secured backing from Neace Ventures nearly a year after its sale by Constellation Brands The post Neace Ventures invests in Copper & Kings…
Ex-Fielden boss Dave Smith joins Distil as CEO
Following the sale of Fielden in January, the English whisky brand's former CEO will take the helm at UK-based Distil The post Ex-Fielden boss Dave Smith joins Distil as CEO…
Wanderlust bets on Sardinia as demand shifts to Italy’s lesser-known regions
Wanderlust Wine has been appointed exclusive UK importer for Sardinian producer MESA, with the distributor arguing that sommeliers are moving beyond Italy's established classics…
WhistlePig joins Kentucky Distillers’ Association
Non-profit trade group the Kentucky Distillers' Association has welcomed WhistlePig Whiskey as its newest member The post WhistlePig joins Kentucky Distillers’ Association…
Cutwater taps Parker Posey for summer campaign
Anheuser-Busch's ready-to-drink brand Cutwater has teamed up with actor Parker Posey to 'redefine' summer hosting with Long Island Iced Tea The post Cutwater taps Parker Posey for…
TFWA appoints Charlène Tourneaux as managing director
The Tax Free World Association (TFWA) has named former Brown-Forman senior executive Charlène Tourneaux as its new managing director. The post TFWA appoints Charlène Tourneaux as…
Irish whiskey to outpace Scotch in travel retail
The Irish whiskey category is gaining depth and a lengthening ladder of price points at airport shops outside of Ireland The post Irish whiskey to outpace Scotch in travel retail…
Stoli to boost Pride and morale with latest investment
A campaign supporting the launch of SPI Group’s Stoli brand will roll out in Brighton’s pubs and bars next month to coincide with the city’s Pride celebrations. Jessica Mason…
Rare opportunity beckons as established Rioja brands go under the hammer
Buyers looking to fast-track their market presence will bid on the Rioja brands of Marqués de la Concordia Group at auction at the end of the month. The post Rare opportunity…
Duvel Moortgat and Heineken join the battle for Haacht Brewery
Heineken and Duvel Moortgat are in the running to acquire Brouwerij Haacht. After an initial selection round, more than five parties are still bidding for the publicly traded…
Jones Soda expands Craft Soda Zero Sugar Lineup in Canada
Jones Soda Co. announced the introduction of its Zero Sugar Craft Soda lineup at Western Canada Club Stores.