Distilled spirits industry in the US has gained a market share over beer and wine in 2012, according to The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS). The increase in market share of distilled spirits in 2012 was primarily ...
Global spirits company Beam has announced plans to increase bottling activity in Kentucky substantially and improve its US bottling operations efficiency. In May 2012, Beam, which acquired Pinnacle Vodka and Calico Jack Rum bottling from ...
Three men have been jailed for manufacturing illegal and potentially fatal vodka using industrial alcohol that is normally used in antifreeze and cleaning fluids. This equipment was used to make the potentially fatal alcohol During ...
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The brief: With a tradition of producing limited edition bottles, Pernod Ricard UK wanted its latest launch for vodka brand Absolut to stand out. The brief was to take the limited to concept to a “new extreme” Client: Pernod ...
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Demand for luxury products continues but, writes Simon Creasey, the sector’s design outlook is filtering into Recession – what recession? Recent sales figures from luxury retailers belie fears of a double dip economic ...
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Technomic tapped its analysts, consultants and experts to highlight the trends shaping the drinks business in 2013. Based on ongoing research into spirits, wine and beer volume and sales, as well as surveys, interviews and discussions ...
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The independent Swedish micro-distillery Purity Vodka is the most awarded ultra-premium vodka you’ve never heard of. For the second year in a row, the world’s most awarded ultra-premium vodka bests others in its spirit category ...
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Absolut Orient Apple incorporates “fresh apple with tangy oriental ginger”. The bottle features a carved golden apple surrounded by white transparent ginger leaves. When filled, the golden apple appears to be floating due to the ...
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Linda Casey -- Packaging Digest, February 11, 2011 Usher performing at the Belvedere(RED) launch party. At a pre-Grammy party on Feb. 10, 2011, multi-platinum, award-winning recording artist Usher teamed up with Belvedere to introduce ...
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In Fashion & Leather Goods, Louis Vuitton continued its double-digit growth (+ 17 %). The Wines & Spirits business (+ 22 %) as well as that of Perfumes & Cosmetics (+ 12 %) saw an acceleration in revenue growth compared to the trends seen ...
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US-based Italian art and gift boutique products company Gioia has announced the introduction of its line of holiday special Vietri Amalfi handcrafted and painted bottles. Gioia Italian Art and Products will partner with Vietri Masters to ...
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The Glass Packaging Institute (GPI) today announced the winners of its 2012 Clear Choice Awards. This year, eight consumer product goods companies were recognized for their achievements in creating innovative glass packages with shelf ...
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Beverage company in the UK Diageo has announced the opening of its $50m blending and packaging facility in Relay, Maryland, US. The company has installed three new bottling lines and upgrades to key production areas of the facility. In ...
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As liquor stores launch an array of flavored spirits, with manufacturers vying to woo consumers who are looking for different concoctions, the entry of alternative packaging is being witnessed in this segment, such as foil pouches and ...
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Pomacai's pomegranate and acai berry are combined with premium vodka to create a drinkable vodka bursting with naturally exotic fruit flavor. Pomacai vodka (35 percent alcohol by volume(70 proof) is Pure Holdings's (makers of Purus Vodka) ...
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