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LiqueursMontenegro Group: Sergio Fava is the new CEO
In the company for eight years, the manager has a long experience in the spirits sector
Sergio Fava is the new CEO of Gruppo Montenegro. He assumed the position effective July 19, succeeding Marco Ferrari , who is leaving office to pursue other opportunities. “We announce with great satisfaction a... more

LiqueursWhisky: even Scottish distilleries are looking to save water
In one of the rainiest regions of Europe, a plan has been drawn up for a sustainable use of water
The Scotch Whiskey Association (SWA) is working to make water usage more efficient during the brewing process. The use of water by Scotch Whiskey distilleries varies greatly according to capacity and location,... more

LiqueursPallini expands abroad and broadens the range of spirits
The company launches Limonzero, the first non-alcoholic limoncello, and brings Amaro Formidabile across the border
There is great excitement in the Pallini house. Known throughout the world for its Limoncello and Mistrà, the historic Roman distillery, the only one still active in the capital since the early twentieth... more

LiqueursIbm supports Campari's hi-tech revolution
4-year deal signed to manage the beverage group's digital factory
The partnership was certainly unexpected: two brands like Ibm and Campari that come together deserve the right attention. The two labels, in fact, have signed a four-year deal through which the hi-tech... more

LiqueursBranca invests in Etilika
The holding acquires a minority stake in the platform created in 2019
Branca International, the holding company with total Italian capital which is headed by the Branca family (and which controls, among others, the Fratelli Branca Distillerie, with a consolidated turnover... more

LiqueursCampari: double-digit growth in 2021, increases dividend
Net revenues of € 2.17 billion (+ 22.6%), Net profit of € 284.8 million (+ 51.6%).
The Board of Directors of Davide Campari-Milano NV approved the Campari Group's annual financial report as at 31 December 2021. Bob Kunze-Concewitz, Chief Executive Officer commented: "2021 was a very... more

LiqueursAmaro Formidabile is now under the Pallini brand
Having bought the brand, the Roman group now follows its production and distribution
Pallini announces the purchase, production and distribution of Amaro Formidabile more

LiqueursAmaro Lucano takes over the majority of Mancino Vermouth
The Lucanian pole of spirits is strengthened
The Amaro Lucano 1894 Group has taken over the majority of the Mancino Vermouth company with the company branch that owns the production of the Mancino Vermouth branded references. The operation will allow... more

LiqueursMartiniquaise-Bardinet takes over Mixer Cocktails
Through the Italian subsidiary Dilmoor-Perlino
The French group of Caribbean liqueurs La Martiniquaise-Bardinet has acquired, through the Italian subsidiary Dilmoor-Perlino, a majority stake in the Bolognese company Mixer Cocktails for an undisclosed... more

LiqueursPernod Ricard buys online spirits retailer The Whisky Exchange
The UK-based Company delivers a range of approximately 10,000 whiskies and spirits
Pernod Ricard has signed an agreement to acquire online spirits retailer The Whisky Exchange, as part of its e-commerce growth strategy. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Founded in 1999 by Sukhinder... more

LiqueursPernod Ricard acquires a minority stake in Sovereign Brands
The two groups will continue to operate independently
Pernod Ricard announced the acquisition of a minority stake in the wine and spirits company Sovereign Brands. The US-based company said it "built" each of its brands "from scratch". Its portfolio includes... more

LiqueursDiageo expands its agave spirits portfolio
Agreement signed to acquire Casa UM
Diageo has announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire artisanal brand Mezcal Unión through the purchase of Casa UM for an undisclosed sum. The spirits giant has been working in partnership... more

LiqueursStock Spirits raises a glass to £767M takeover by CVC
The offer of 377 pence per share represents a premium of 41% to the stock's close on Wednesday
CVC-affiliated Sunray Investments Luxembourg S.à r.l. will buy London-listed Stock Spirits for about $1 billion: the takeover offer of 377 pence per share for Stock Spirits represents a premium of 41%... more

LiqueursThe EU formalizes a new IG from French Guiana
It is Demerara Rum: the new denomination reported today in the European Official Journal
Coming from French Guiana - Qualivita informs today -, reported in the European Official Journal GUUE L 281 of 04 August 2021, the denomination Demerara Rum IG has been registered. Spirit drink category... more

LiqueursDiageo: 2021 sales up 8.3%
Performance driven by reopening in North America and demand for premium spirits
Diageo recorded an 8.3% increase in year-round net sales, driven by the reopening of bars and restaurants in North America and growing demand for premium spirits. Owner of Gordon's gin and Smirnoff vodka... more

LiqueursAssoDistil presents "EuBrandy"
Promotion project of Italian brandy in China
If approved, it will be 80% co-financed by the EU and will last three years. more

LiqueursCampari positions itself in luxury with the new Rare division
To establish itself among the main players in the United States and in the main global markets
The group closed the first quarter with double-digit growth, also due to the increase in domestic consumption more

LiqueursThe Hello Grappa project restarts in USA
Promoted by AssoDistil, it will last three years and will involve eleven Italian distilleries
Grappa is ready to fly overseas again, after the interruption caused by the pandemic. AssoDistil's "Hello Grappa" promotion project is ready to restart in the USA with the involvement of eleven associated... more

LiqueursAmaro Montenegro exports with Jet Import
Exclusive agreement for Belgium and Luxembourg
Gruppo Montenegro has announced the partnership with Jet Import, as the new exclusive importer in Belgium and Luxembourg for its entire portfolio of iconic brands, including Amaro Montenegro, Vecchia Romagna,... more

LiqueursCampari opens the shareholding structure to employees
Rota (Fai Cisl): "A good step forward"
The Campari group has chosen to offer all employees a share package and the possibility of allocating part of their salary to the purchase of ordinary shares. This was announced by Fai Cisl trade union,... more

LiqueursMeininger's Spirits Award: gold medal for bitter at "km 0"
That is the Italian Antico Amaro delle Terme, made with local raw materials
Distilleria Deta wins the gold medal at the eighteenth edition of the Meininger's International Spirit Awards (Isw), with the Antico Amaro delle Terme, one of the flagships of the company that has been... more

LiqueursPernod Ricard closes the first half down by 3.9%
Airport and duty free closures weigh heavily
Pernod Ricard ended the first half of fiscal 2021 with a decline in sales and profit, although he observed an improvement in the second quarter. Sales of the French wine and spirits producer stood at € 4... more

LiqueursSpain. E-commerce is growing for Ron Diplomático
Online sales are 3% of the brand's global turnover
If in 2019 Ron Diplomático's online sales were practically nil, in 2020 thanks to the activation of new digital platforms, they represent about 3% of the global turnover of the brand in Spain. This is... more

LiqueursLuxardo celebrates its 200th anniversary
From 1821 to today: the history of one of the oldest existing distilleries in the world
Luxardo SpA reaches the milestone of its 200 years in 2021. The Paduan company, one of the oldest existing distilleries in the world, stands out among the few European liquor companies still wholly owned... more

LiqueursLondon. Change at the top of the Diageo Group
CFO Mikells returns to US after six years in the role
The alcohol firm has announced that Kathryn Mikells will return to the US at the end of June after almost six years in the role. Meanwhile, Lavanya Chandrashekar, the current CFO of Diageo North America... more

LiqueursCMA launches investigation into Diageo’s purchase of Chase Distillery
The merger could generate a substantial reduction in competition
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an inquiry into Diageo’s purchase of British gin and vodka maker, Chase Distillery, due to competition concerns. Diageo’s agreement to purch... more

LiqueursPernod Ricard bets on soft drinks
It acquired a majority stake in Ceder's
Pernod Ricard acquired a majority stake in Ceder's, of which he just was an exclusive UK distributor and marketer from 2018. more

BeverageCiroc Vodka, new limited edition capsules by Palace
Only 24 hours for the online purchase of the Diageo brand, 170 copies available for Italy
Following the 2017 partnership, London-based clothing brand Palace is once again collaborating with Ciroc Vodka to launch an exclusive limited edition bottle. The new agreement sees the two realities come... more

BeverageLimoncello Pallini is gold medal of "Spirit Selection"
The itinerant event of the "Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2020"
Limoncello Pallini, received the gold medal of the "Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2020" at the recent "Spirit Selection", an international event in its 21st edition, which rewards the best spirits from... more

IndustryBranca International presents the "Sustainability and Awareness Report 2019"
Positive results in terms of economic efficiency, environmental and social protection
Branca International, a company operating in the alcoholic beverages sector, today presented its 2019 sustainability and awareness report. The Group, which has developed over the years according to the... more