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Pernod Ricard: Sales for 9 months to 31 March 2008: € 5,091 million

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April 30, 2008 in Champagne and Sparkling Wines, France and Financial Statements. Closed

* Highly dynamic sales (+9.3% nine month cumulative organic growth)
* Continuing strong growth in the 3rd quarter: (+7.1% organic growth)
* Confirmed profit growth guidance for the 2007/08 financial year
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Commission of the European Communities v. Kingdom of Sweden

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April 29, 2008 in Scandinavia and European Legislation. Closed

Different tax treatment of beer and wine in Sweden does not infringe Community law.
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The influence of a label on wine consumption

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April 28, 2008 in Science & Research, Reports & Books and Marketing. 2 Comments

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National Restaurant Association calls for entries for “Hot Chef” challenge on YouTube

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April 24, 2008 in Prizes, Competitions, Grants, Sponsorship, USA and Marketing. Closed

…including alcoholic beverage (as pairings or ingredient).

Winner to showcase winning recipes among top chefs in Chicago
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Fortune Brands reports first quarter results

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April 24, 2008 in Fortified Wines, USA and Financial Statements. Closed

Fortune Brands, Inc. (NYSE: FO):

* Company Delivers Results within Targeted Earnings Range Despite Challenging U.S. Environment
* International Growth and Successful New Products Across Company Moderate Impact of U.S. Home Products Market
* Brand-Building Investments Support Sales Growth for Key Spirits and Golf Brands
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UST posts strong first quarter 2008 results; reconfirms 2008 Guidance

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April 24, 2008 in USA and Financial Statements. Closed

- Net sales $472.7 million, +5.7% vs. year ago

- Diluted earnings per share $.83, +23.9% vs. year ago

- Adjusted diluted earnings per share $.84, +12.0% vs. year ago (see table)

- Total Moist Smokeless Tobacco net can volume +3.0% and premium +2.1% vs. year ago

- Moist Smokeless Tobacco category +7.1% vs. year ago (26 weeks ended Feb. 23, 2008)

- Ste. Michelle Wine Estates net sales +25.3% vs. year ago
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Vranken-Pommery Monopole: Quarterly Business Review for the three months ended March 31, 2008

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April 24, 2008 in Champagne and Sparkling Wines, France and Financial Statements. Closed

First-Quarter 2008 Revenue Stable.
Vranken-Pommery Monopole, a major producer and distributor
of Champagne, today released its business review for the first three months of 2008. Continue reading ‘Vranken-Pommery Monopole: Quarterly Business Review for the three months ended March 31, 2008′

Continuing double digit organic growth for LVMH in first quarter of 2008

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April 16, 2008 in Champagne and Sparkling Wines, France and Financial Statements. Closed

LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world’s leading luxury group, achieved revenue of 4 billion euros in the first quarter of 2008. Organic* revenue increased by 12% compared to the same period in 2007, which was also a period of strong growth. As a result of the negative impact of exchange rates, reported revenue growth is 5%.
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Bérénice Lurton succeeds Nancy de Bournazel at the Presidency of the Sauternes and Barsac Crus Classés.

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April 16, 2008 in Bordeaux and Human Resources. Closed

Following the general assembly held on April the 10th at Château
d’Yquem, the Sauternes and Barsac Crus Classés are happy to announce the nomination of their new President.
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State of VitiViniculture World Report March 2008

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April 14, 2008 in Statistics and Markets and Reports & Books. Closed

A copy of the report (pdf) which includes an estimation of 2007 potential wine production was published in March 2008.
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New Oregon wine country maps detail vineyards, wineries In State’s winegrowing regions

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April 13, 2008 in Oregon and Marketing. Closed

The Map Store Uses Computer Mapping and Internet Technology to Produce Groundbreaking New Wine Maps for the Oregon Wine Industry
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UK Sommelier of the Year 2008

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April 13, 2008 in Human Resources. Closed

Academy of Food and Wine UK.
Gearoid Devaney, Head Sommelier
Tom Aikens Restaurant, London SW3
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Innovative wineries adopt web based software to help manage vintage 2008

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April 13, 2008 in Winemaking and Australia. Closed

Melbourne software company, JX2 Technology, today announced the installation of its dynamic web based solution, VINx2, into two wineries considered by the wine industry to be at the forefront of technical innovation: Josef Chromy Wines of Tasmania and The Vintage Wineworx of Western Australia. Both adopted VINx2 ahead of vintage 2008 - now successfully underway.
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Burgundy goes international on the web

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April 13, 2008 in Burgundy, Internet, World, France and Marketing. Closed

Burgundy wines are learning to speak ever more languages!
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Wine may protect against dementia

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April 13, 2008 in Health and USA. Closed

WASHINGTON: Women who drink wine are less likely to develop dementia over time, according to Swedish researchers.
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French wine mogul buys in Japan

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April 13, 2008 in Japan, Mergers & Acquisitions and France. Closed

March was a busy month for Bernard Magrez who has just bought himself six hectares of vineyard in Japan, not far from the slopes of Mount Fuji.
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Beaujolais at London International Wine Fair (LIWF)

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April 13, 2008 in LIWF, Exhibitions, Conferences, Tastings and France. Closed

Beaujolais producers unite under one umbrella at LIWF 2008 with wines from each Export Club member presented on the Beaujolais stand.
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Winner of the Margaret River Viticultural Excellence award announced.

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April 12, 2008 in Prizes, Competitions, Grants, Sponsorship, Australia and Human Resources. Closed

Teresa Gibellini, Vineyard Manager of GM and G Vines has been named the recipient of the 2007/08 Viticultural Excellence award for her work at Glamorgan Estate.

Release of Bollinger Rosé

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April 8, 2008 in Champagne and Sparkling Wines, New Wines and UK. Closed

Mentzendorff are delighted to announce the release of a completely new Rosé from Champagne Bollinger. The creation of this non-vintage rosé has been long in the making and a dream of the House for almost a decade. This wine has evolved not as a curiosity, but as with all of the Bollinger cuvées, as a careful assembly of the very finest ingredients by their talented, passionate team.
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