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Taiwan’s Yilan Distillery to produce rubbing alcohol to stop coronavirus

The Taiwan Tobacco & Liquor Corporation (TTL), the largest manufacturer and distributor of cigarettes and alcohol in Taiwan, has said it will temporarily halt the production line at the Yilan Distillery and start to manufacture rubbing alcohol instead to help counter Covid-19. The coronavirus concern has driven skyrocketing sales for hygiene and healthcare products around Asia. First, it was the face mask craze, and the list for panic-buying even extended to toilet roll. Known as an effective sterilising agent, rubbing alcohol has seen shortages as a result of the outbreak. In Taiwan, TTL...

What’s Up Stella’s Sleeve in 2020?

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Dear Client: Could Anheuser-Busch’s largest import, Stella Artois, soon see a return to its days of double-digit growth? A-B’s VP of Premium/Super Premium Brands, Peter Van Overstraeten, believes it’s possible. Here’s why. Recall the brand has had a rough go of it the past couple years. After posting double digit gains in 2017, the brand … Continue reading “What’s Up Stella’s Sleeve in 2020?” You are unauthorized to view this page. Read the full article

What is Burgundy? Part Two: The Middle Ages

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When we left the story at the end of the first part, the Franks had conquered the Kingdom of Burgundy in AD 534. Although rolled into their wider domains, which they were beginning to refer to ‘Francia’, the Merovingian dynasty of Frankish kings did sometimes style themselves as kings of ‘Francia et Burgundia’. The course of Frankish history for the next two centuries is very complex and we have more than enough complexities to contend with so, in short, the Merovingians gradually saw their power stripped away by overbearing nobles, most particularly the mayors of the...

ProWine Singapore postponed

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ProWine Singapore, due to be held this March, has been postponed it has been announced due to concern over Covid-19 (coronavirus). Informa markets the organisers of the FHA-Food & Beverage show in Singapore, which the ProWine event is held alongside, has said that with the latest developments of the Covid-19 virus the event was being pushed back to a later date for health reasons. Martyn Cox, event director, Hospitality, Food & Beverage – Singapore for Informa Markets, said: “The safety and well-being of our exhibitors, event attendees and staff is our top priority. There...

How Molson Coors Will Respond After a “Challenging” 2019

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Dear Client: Molson Coors chief Gavin Hattersley didn’t beat around the bush in yesterday’s earnings call. The first line out of his mouth was “Look, 2019 was a challenging year for Molson Coors Beverage Company.” Indeed, there weren’t a whole lot of positive numbers Gavin could point to within the past year for their biggest … Continue reading “How Molson Coors Will Respond After a “Challenging” 2019” You are unauthorized to view this page. Read the full article

Molson Coors Q4 U.S. Depletions Only Down 1.7%

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Dear Client: It looks like things are getting sequentially better for Molson Coors Beverage Company. Today they reported depletions down 1.7% and shipments up 2.5% for the U.S. fourth quarter. That’s a far better showing than their previous quarter results, where shipments were down 6.2%, and depletions down 3.9%. Although, they were facing some pretty … Continue reading “Molson Coors Q4 U.S. Depletions Only Down 1.7%” You are unauthorized to view this page. Read the full article

db Eats: Ampéli

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db’s resident bon vivant, Lucy Shaw, heads to smashing Greek newcomer Ampéli on Charlotte Street for sensational smoked cod’s roe, subtly spiced potato burik, and a cherry-scented Xinomavro. The concept: Perhaps it’s ‘The Durrells’ effect, but the Greek islands are definitely having a moment in the UK. While Brits have long flocked to Crete and Corfu, lesser known islands like Milos, Tinos and Sifnos are becoming increasingly popular with travellers keen to keep away from the crowds of Santorini and Mykonos. The Greek islands offer beleaguered Brits...

English wine industry ‘must do more to be sustainable’

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Daniel Ham, founder of Offbeat Wines, believes that the English wine industry must increase its commitment to the environment, and hopes his story will encourage others to pursue sustainable, organic and biodynamic projects. Daniel Ham, founder and head winemaker of Offbeat Wines. Ham, the former winemaker at Langham Wine Estate in Dorset, has now left his position to establish his own sustainable winery on a biodynamic farm in Wiltshire. Speaking to the drinks business, he called for a more coordinated approach to sustainability, following the lead of bodies such as Comité Champagne. While...

Dolf van den Brink to Replace Jean-François van Boxmeer as Heineken CEO June 1

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Dear Client: After “his successful 15-year leadership of the company,” Heineken N.V. is announcing that Jean-Francois van Boxmeer will be replaced by former Heineken USA chief and 22-year Heineken vet, Dolf van den Brink, come June 1. Recall, Dolf announced he would leave the top position at HUSA in the summer of 2015 after six … Continue reading “Dolf van den Brink to Replace Jean-François van Boxmeer as Heineken CEO June 1” You are unauthorized to view this page. Read the full article

Bud Light Seltzer Seizes 11 Share of Seltzer in Three Weeks’ Time

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Dear Client: Anheuser-Busch’s chief marketer Marcel Marcondes hit up the BBD Bat Phone yesterday to give us a behind the scenes look at all the Super Bowl results they have compiled over the last week. We know what you’re thinking – ‘tell me all about the Super Bowl metrics later… I want to know how … Continue reading “Bud Light Seltzer Seizes 11 Share of Seltzer in Three Weeks’ Time” You are unauthorized to view this page. Read the full article

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