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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

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Interviews

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

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Olly's Blog

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.

So much so that...

IndSpirit 2009 – Day Two

IndSpirit 2009 – Day One

IndSpirit 2009 - we are go

Windmills and vodka

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