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Archive for March, 2017

Zero-based budgeting comes to Pernod Ricard – just-drinks Exclusive

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The head of Pernod Ricard has confirmed that he has introduced zero-based budgeting into the organisation, but flagged that the measure works on a "reallocation of resources" basis. Read more

Part II with Smith & Wollensky’s Beverage Director

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Yesterday we published the first part of an interview with Smith & Wollensky's national beverage director Alec Bruggenthies [see WSD 03-15-2017]. Today we'll pick up in the conversation right where we left off. Read more

Responsible drinking around the world – The IARD Digest – March 2017

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Once a month, the drinks industry-funded International Alliance for Responsible Drinking, which covers alcohol policies worldwide, looks at what's going on in-market to promote a responsible role for alcohol in society. Read more

“The obsession needs to be about top-line growth, but efficiency needs to be part of your habits” – Interview, Pernod Ricard CEO Alex Ricard – Part II

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Last month, just-drinks spoke at length with Alex Ricard, the CEO of Pernod Ricard. In the first part of our exclusive interview, Ricard considered the group's recent performances in India and China. He also discussed the use of price both to grow sales and to drive premiumisation. Here, in part two, he looks at some of the group's more important brands, the strategy behind acquiring craft spirits companies, and the changes he has introduced to Pernod since becoming CEO two years ago. Read more

Impact Seminar: Suntory’s Niinami On The Beam Integration; Jackson Family’s Tigner On California

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In a much anticipated speech at this year’s Impact Seminar, Suntory Holdings Ltd. president and CEO Takeshi Niinami spoke on “Suntory’s Vision For The Future.” Niinami noted that in 2009, Suntory began making a major push with strategic acquisitions in … Continue reading

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News Briefs for March 16, 2017

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•Taiwanese whisky distiller Kavalan is expanding with a series of Sherry and Port cask-matured single malt whiskies. They include Amontillado Sherry Cask Single Malt Whisky ($599 a 750-ml.), Manzanilla Sherry Cask ($599), Moscatel Sherry Cask ($599), PX Sherry Cask ($699) … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for March 16, 2017

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•Diageo’s Guinness & Co. is partnering with Stratford, Connecticut-based Two Roads Brewing to release a pair of small-batch beers. The first collaborative offering will be brewed at Guinness’s Open Gate Brewery in Dublin, Ireland and served at the Open Gate … Continue reading

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Treasury Wine Estates confirms Tom King as Europe MD

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Treasury Wine Estates has announced the appointment of Tom King as MD for Europe. Read more

MD Julie Campos departs Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte

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Centre Vinicole Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte has confirmed the departure of its managing director, Julie Campos. Read more

The Tough Questions Wine Clubs Face

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 After many years of flailing away looking for the right strategy, we are seeing DtC sales homogenize around a common theme. Wineries build a tasting room with a design statement. That's 'the experience.' Customers come to the winery, pay a f... Read more