Fingertip alcohol scanner being introduced – said to have 96% accuracy with possible applications in cars and at workplaces
European spirits exports grow to over €10bn, up 20% from previous year
Global warming will make it difficult to raise grapes in traditional wine production areas – will shift production to new regions
Wine sales in U.S. reach new record: record California winegrape crop to meet surging demand
Vodka producer CEDC files prepackaged bankruptcy plan, ceding 100% control to Russian Standard’s Roustam Tariko
Rebirth of Chinese fine wine – Wine imports from China expected to rise
German wine stocks at lowest levels since reunification
Creditors voting on CEDC restructuring plan that would hand control to Russian Standard’s Roustam Tariko
Diageo’s deal for United Spirits in trouble
Industrial going craft: Pernod Ricard launches Absolut Craft – category validation or serious threat to craft distillers?
US criticizes EU restrictions on wine labels, saying they hinder US wine exports
Scotch exports hit by eurozone debt crisis
New wine supply chain emerging? New bill to let wineries, restaurants, grocery stores and wine shops in Oregon dispense wine in consumer-supplied growlers of up to two gallons
Pernod Ricard is said to seek acquisitions in spirits and wine brands in the US and emerging markets
Around 45% of liquor buyers in Pennsylvania are bootleggers according to a LCB poll
SPI Group has withdrawn its proposal to restructure troubled vodka producer CEDC, just days after placing a bid