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Archive for February, 2015

Product Launch – Diageo’s, McBride Sisters’ Truvée Red Blend, Truvée Chardonnay

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Diageo has launched a new wine label in the US in partnership with winemakers the McBride Sisters. Read more

US wine set for price pressures as Russia, China falters – study

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Price competition in the US wine market is set to intensify this year as foreign producers target the country because of weakness in China and Russia, a new report has said. Read more

just a While Ago – On 13 February in…

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Domaines Paul Mas seals fresh estate buy, eyes expansion

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Les Domaines Paul Mas has added another estate to its growing wine business and unveiled plans to extend to its portfolio by a further 200 hectares in 2015. Read more

The just-drinks Interview – Pernod Ricard’s Outgoing CEO, Pierre Pringuet – Part II

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In the second part of just-drinks' exclusive interview with the outgoing CEO of Pernod Ricard, Pierre Pringuet, here he looks back at some of the deals that have shaped the company, and his role in their negotiation. Read more

Sparkling and premium wines driving category growth

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On award show night, many celebrities seem to sparkle as they walk the red carpet. In the U.S. wine market, sparkling wines also seem to be garnering consumer attention. Read more

Deep Eddy Vodka introduces Lemon flavor

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Just a few short years ago in 2010, Clayton Christopher, founder of Sweet Leaf Tea, which was acquired by Stamford, Conn.-based Nestlé Waters North America in 2011, joined with Chad Auler, founder of Austin, Texas-based Savvy Distille... Read more

Focus – Pernod Ricard’s H1 Performance by Brand, Region

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Earlier today, Pernod Ricard announced a 1% rise in sales in the six months to the end of December. Here's a look at the performance of the company's 14 major spirits and Champagne brands in the half-year, as well as a rundown of the top-line figures b... Read more

just a While Ago – On 12 February in…

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Net profits slide slows, sales lift in H1 as Pernod Ricard welcomes new CEO

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Pernod Ricard has reported a lift in half-year sales as Alexandre Ricard moves up to assume leadership. Read more