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Binge drinking rates in US cannabis states below national average – analyst

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A new analysis of US government data has suggested that cannabis legalisation lowers binge drinking. Read more

“Some in the wine industry need to acknowledge that businesses need to make money” – just-drinks talks to CHAMP CEO John Haddock

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Earlier today, Australian private equity group CHAMP announced the divestment of Accolade Wines to The Carlyle Group for AUD1bn (US$768m). The news marks the end of CHAMP's association in wine, which started in 2011 when it bought 80% of Constellation ... Read more

Vinexpo CEO Guillaume Deglise departs

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International wine and spirits exhibition company Vinexpo has confirmed the departure of its CEO.  Read more

CHAMP finds a suitor for Accolade Wines as Carlyle talks come good

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Accolade Wines finally has a new owner, with Australian private equity group CHAMP and Constellation Brands securing a sale of the company to The Carlyle Group. Read more

Free Trade Zones boosting drinks black market – OECD

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The rising number of Free Trade Zones is encouraging sales of counterfeit drinks, an official from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation & Development has told just-drinks. Read more

Germany declines fail to hamper EU beer growth – IRI

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Beer was the biggest driver of growth across Europe's FMCG category last year despite a sales drop in Germany, new IRI analysis has shown. Read more

Wine Australia hails new powers to protect wine exports 

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New regulations came into force this week giving Wine Australia greater scope to protect the reputation of the country's wines.  Read more

EFFEN Vodka releases Chicago Cubs bottle

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In celebration of EFFEN Vodka as the Official Vodka of the Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field, the brand has released a second iteration of its commemorative bottle for the 2018 MLB season, featuring the Chicago Cubs logo. Read more

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, Cîroc relaunch Summer Colada

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Sean "Diddy" Combs and Norwalk, Conn.-based Diageo North America, the makers of Cîroc Ultra Premium Vodka, are excited to announce the return of Summer Colada, the first flavor named as part of the 2018 Cîroc Summer ... Read more

Henkell & Co takes majority stake in Lithuanian distributor Filipopolis

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German wine group Henkell & Co has followed up its acquisition of sparkling wine company Freixenet with the purchase of Lithuanian distributor Filipopolis. Read more