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LiqueursPallini /2. 150 years of tradition and innovation
Historic products such as Amaro Formidabile and Mistrà will be the subject of a further relaunch
Antica Casa Pallini was founded in 1875 in Antrodoco, a town on the border between Lazio and Abruzzo, by the enterprising merchant Nicola Pallini. Initially a fabric and liquor bottle emporium, the business... more
LiqueursPallini: exports of 24.5 million euros in 70 countries
12 new markets opened in 2024, on the eve of the 150th anniversary of its foundation
The historic Roman distillery Pallini, founded in 1875 and moved to the capital at the beginning of the twentieth century, continues to grow: in terms of distribution (with over 3 million liters of products... more
LiqueursDiageo denies sale of Guinness and Moët Hennessy
The Company confirmed the sale to Bardinet of the Cacique rum
"We take note of recent media speculation about the Guinness World Records and our participation in Moët Hennessy and can confirm that we do not intend to sell either". It is a tight statement that with... more
LiqueursDiageo, new trends
The report "Distilled 2025": moderation in drinking, unique experiences and artificial intelligence"
Diageo, producer of iconic brands such as Johnnie Walker, Don Julio Tequila and Guinness, presented its annual global report on "being together" trends, which reveals the ways and reasons for socializing... more
LiqueursDiageo leaves Italy
Confirmated by Kerry Easter, Operation Manager: the company will close the Alba plant
In 350 will lose their place. It is hoped that a buyer for the plant is fully effective. more
LiqueursPallini: turnover estimated at 25 million euros (+15%) in 2024
Micaela Pallini, owner of the historic distillery, talks about the boom in the USA
Limoncello Pallini sells 2 million liters worldwide and wins a more than flattering 15% of the market share for this product. Relaunching these numbers is the Corriere della Sera, which, the day after... more
LiqueursTequila and mezcal, the dawn of a new era
According to the distributor Velier, the boom of Mexican distillates based on agave has arrived
Announced for years as the next big thing in the world of mixology, the boom of Mexican distillates based on agave seems to have finally arrived. The numbers, the cocktail bar’s drink lists and the curiosity o... more
LiqueursAntica distilleria Quaglia, the Italian excellence at Bar Convent Berlin
From 14 to 16 October the brand of Monferrato will present the news
Experience and tradition, experimentation and creativity, time and territory: these are the ingredients of the winning mix with which Quaglia, a historic Piedmontese company with roots firmly anchored... more
LiqueursAntica distilleria Quaglia wins 5 awards at the International wine & spirit competition
Gold Award for Servaj Dry Gin Tenuta Sussambrino: medals for the tamarind liqueur, poppy Elderberry and for the Espresso Liqueur "Ninebar
Antica Distilleria Quaglia is confirmed as an ambassador of excellence made in Italy by wearing the leading clothes at the prestigious IWSC competition, which since 1969 has been evaluating the best wines... more
LiqueursCognac. Black smoke in Beijing: no brandy deal
After the first meeting of the industry/Chinese government, still unknown the timing for the anti-dumping investigation
No action at the meeting of EU managers representing the cognac and brandy sector (led by the French Remy Remy Cointreau, Pernod Ricard and LVMH) and the Chinese government. The meeting that took place... more
LiqueursRemy Cointreau, cognac goes to the back of France
Bad first quarter closing: revenues -15.7%. Double-digit declines for all divisions
The difficulties of cognac are still being tackled by Rémy Cointreau who, in addition to the problems of the sector in China, must also think about his home accounts, The first is the problem of sales... more
LiqueursWhy not blue: presented in Italy the other aperitif Diageo
In Santa Margherita Ligure the launch of the new base for summer mixology
The aperitif revolution is tinged with blue with Venturo Aperitivo Mediterraneo, the new base liqueur for the aperitif created by the innovation team of Diageo and "inspired by the beauty and elegance... more
LiqueursPallini: Limoncello on top of the world
Record sales (+66%) in the last 4 years, it is the flagship product of the Roman distillery
Pallini, the historic Roman company is experiencing unstoppable and global growth thanks to its flagship product, Pallini Limoncello, with a 66% increase in sales in the last four years, more than double... more
LiqueursTriple Entente: three rums for a single intent
Velier features Hampden Jamaica, Neisson Martinique and Foursquare Barbados
Previewed at the recent Velier Live, this new project features three white rums from three of the few still independent distilleries: Foursquare, Neisson and Hampden. The Triple Entente project consists... more
LiqueursNardini Distillery acquires exclusive Schladerer and Vulcanica
The Black Forest brand and the Sicilian vodka of Etna are available in the horeca market
Distilleria Nardini, the historic Venetian company that produces high quality grappa and liqueurs, has signed two new agreements for the exclusive distribution in Italy of Schladerer and Volcanic products,... more
LiqueursGrappa and brandy: New Zealand opens to free trade with the EU
Assodistil is satisfied with the agreement that ensures protection for Italian spirits
Last March 25, New Zealand notified the European Union of its ratification of the free trade agreement, discussions of which have been on the table for years, and which saw the EU's accession last November.... more
LiqueursPernod invests 200 million in largest malt distillery in India
It will rise in Maharashtra and expects to employ 800 workers
Pernod Ricard signed a memorandum of understanding with the government of Maharashtra, India, to build "one of the largest" malt distilleries in the country: a giant in which, according to the same multinational,... more
LiqueursIllva Saronno Holding acquires 100% of Engine
The company's expansion strategy continues, now focusing on organic gin
Illva Saronno Holding, an Italian multinational spirits company, known worldwide above all for the Disaronno brand, today announced the 100% acquisition of the Engine company, a scale-up that created and... more
LiqueursIllva Saronno Holding acquires 20% of Albedo
Investment in the distillery to consolidate the whiskey business
Illva Saronno Holding SpA, the well-known multinational spirits company and Railroad Brewing Company Srl, sole shareholder of Albedo Srl, announce the increase in share capital of Albedo Srl following... more
LiqueursPernod Ricard launches the first whisky produced in China
Chuan Pure Malt Whisky is produced in Mount Emei Distillery, Sichuan Province
Pernod Ricard has launched its first whisky produced in China. The French company today starts selling its Chuan Pure Malt Whisky, produced in the distillery of Mount Emei, in the province of Sichuan.... more
LiqueursRemy Cointreau in trouble because of the United States
Sales down to -22.2%, profit collapses by 46%: the problem is the unsold cognac
Sales decreased by -22.2% on an organic basis, due to the continuous and strong destocking in the United States and operating profit of 169.1 million Euros, which fell by 43% on an organic level. These... more
LiqueursFine Spirits launches in Italy Farmer’s gin, sustainable yankee
The new reserve strength gin is produced in Idaho with organic grains
The Magliocco family, producer of the famous American whisky Michter’s, launches on the market, in collaboration with the distributor Fine Spirits, a new eco-sustainable project. It is called Farmer’s Gin... more
LiqueursNolet acquires Lucas Bols for 269.5 million euros
A Dutch giant in the global spirits and cocktails market now looms
Nolet Group and Lucas Bols announced that they have reached a conditional agreement for the purchase by Nolet of all issued and outstanding shares of Lucas Bols, at a price of 18 euros, for a total of... more
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