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News Briefs for July 11, 2016

•Diageo-controlled Indian spirits group United Spirits Ltd. has alleged that its former chairman, Vijay Mallya, was involved with “improper transactions” that diverted funds from the company totaling $183 million. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 11, 2016

Rum Giants Bacardi And Captain Morgan Double Down On Millennial Appeal

Despite attempts to fuel volume growth and jumpstart premiumization trends, the rum category has failed to make meaningful progress in the U.S. market, declining by 1.8% to 23 million cases last year, according to Impact Databank. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 5, 2016

TWE Sheds 12 Non-Core Brands As Streamlining Continues

Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has sold 12 non-core brands, further streamlining its operations following its acquisition of Diageo’s wine business earlier this year. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 5, 2016

Diageo To Add Nutritional Information To Johnnie Walker Labeling

This autumn, Diageo will launch new bottles of Johnnie Walker Red Label featuring on-pack alcohol content and nutritional information per typical serve. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 30, 2016

News Briefs for June 30, 2016

•Paul Draper, CEO and winemaker of California’s Ridge Vineyards, is stepping back from day-to-day management of the company, which he joined in 1969. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 30, 2016

News Briefs for June 9, 2016

•Beam Suntory has launched a new Japanese whisky label, Suntory Whisky Toki. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 9, 2016

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