Comments Off on “Some in the wine industry need to acknowledge that businesses need to make money” – just-drinks talks to CHAMP CEO John Haddock
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
Comments Off on CHAMP finds a suitor for Accolade Wines as Carlyle talks come good
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
Comments Off on Free Trade Zones boosting drinks black market – OECD
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
Comments Off on EFFEN Vodka releases Chicago Cubs bottle
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.
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Comments Off on Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, Cîroc relaunch Summer Colada
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
Comments Off on Henkell & Co takes majority stake in Lithuanian distributor Filipopolis
German wine group Henkell & Co has followed up its acquisition of sparkling wine company Freixenet with the purchase of Lithuanian distributor Filipopolis. Read more