USA – Eastside Distilling, an Oregon based spirits company, has appointed G. Stuart Schreiner as Interim Chief Financial Officer. Schreiner joins Eastside Distilling with 25 years of experience in finance and operational leadership, where he […]
NIGERIA – Spivi, Danish beverage firm has launched a new product known as SMA SHOTS into the Nigerian market. SMA SHOTS come in two flavours i.e. strawberry flavour package in a red bottle and strong […]
SOUTH AFRICA – Musgrave Crafted Spirits, South African based Gin producers in partnership with Distell, wine and spirit producer have launched two new premium craft spirits, Musgrave Copper Vanilla and Musgrave Copper Black Honey entering […]
UK – World’s spirits giant, Diageo has unveiled a new range of Smirnoff Infusions flavoured with fruit essence and natural ingredients, according to FoodBev media report. Made with Smirnoff No.21 Vodka, the Smirnoff Infusion is […]
SOUTH AFRICA – Prevailing tough economic conditions in South Africa are changing consumers drinking habits, becoming more selective especially on spirits, says Paul Scanlon, managing director of Pernod Ricard in South Africa and Namibia. According […]
Zimbabwe – Zimbabwean wine and spirits manufacturer, African Distillers Limited, recorded profit after tax amounting to US$7 million during its six months to 31st December 2018 against US$2.7 million recorded in the prior year, representing […]
UK – United Kingdom Chancellor Phillip Hammond has announced that duty tax on wine will increase while that on beer, spirits and cider would remain the same in line with the rate of inflation, effective […]
NIGERIA – The Federal government has signed-off on the implementation of a new tariff regime on alcoholic beverages and tobacco products as it seeks to raise government’s fiscal revenues. President Muhammadu Buhari has approved an […]
SOUTH AFRICA – Campari Group has agreed to buy Bisquit Dubouche et Cie (Bisquit) from South Africa’s Distell for € 52.5 million to enhance focus on core portfolio to further growth ambitions. The transaction involved […]
KENYA – East African Breweries Limited (EABL) is constructing a Sh300 million spirits line at its Ruaraka headquarters in a bid to meet the growing demand for the brand of beverages. The regional brewer’s new […]
