FRANCE: Militant Languedoc winegrowers stage fresh attacks
Members of militant Languedoc winegrowers union the Comité Régional d'Action Viticole (CRAV) staged fresh attacks at several points across the region on Wednesday (4 November) in protest against the low prices paid to producers.
UK: Spier drops multiples presence to target UK on-trade
UK: Scotch whisky protection measures set to become law
just the round-up - The week in drinks
JAPAN: Seven & I Holdings releases own-label Calif wine
just the answer - Ketel One
Back in February last year, the owners of the Ketel One vodka brand, the Netherlands-based Nolet family, announced a tie-up for the brand with Diageo. The deal not only signaled the end of Diageo's interest in the race to acquire Vin & Sprit's Absolut, but also gave the Nolets a helping hand with its premium vodka brand. Last week, Michelle Russell met with Bob Nolet, the vice president of Nolet Distillery and 11th generation family member.
The just-drinks interview – Paul Varga, CEO of Brown-Forman
The just-drinks interview - Paul Walsh, Diageo
just the answer – Diageo CSR
The just-drinks interview - Drambuie
Monster mission fails for Red Bull?
It seems Red Bull has had its feathers ruffled after the company’s loss of a contract by supply pub chain JD Wetherspoon in the UK.
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