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(16-04-2009)
The Consorzio of Chianti Classico is to launch a range of products making use of the black cockerel symbol that forms its logo.
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(16-04-2009)
Australia’s grape crop is expected to be 13% down on the previous year, according to forecasts from the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics.
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(16-04-2009)
France has dropped into third place in the world as an exporter of wine, with Italy and Spain in the lead, according to figures released by the OIV.
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(16-04-2009)
Constellation Brands, the world’s largest wine company, has posted full year losses of $301 million, with further warnings of losses as over $100 million in charges will bite over the year to come.
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(16-04-2009)
Campari is to buy the Wild Turkey Bourbon brand and related businesses from Pernod Ricard for $575 million.
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(16-04-2009)
Diageo has announced a joint venture, to be called Diageo Kirin Company, which will boost Diageo’s position in Japan, and bolster Kirin’s overseas expansion.
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(16-04-2009)
Cobra Beer, which has been put up for sale by founder Karan Billimoria, is understood to have found a strong suitor in investor Wilbur Ross, who has recently shown interest in Indian acquisitions.
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(20-03-2009)
France’s National Assembly has passed a law allowing the advertising of alcohol on the internet.
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(20-03-2009)
A Dutch city initiative will provide the ultimate in environment-friendly drinks distribution – serving 65 drinks outlets by an electric boat.
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(20-03-2009)
Wine exports from the US were boosted in 2008 by large increases in shipments to Hong Kong and China, bringing the total value to more than $1 billion.