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Concha y Toro to open South African office
Concha y Toro has announced plans to open an office in Cape Town, providing the Chilean group with a base from which to support its rapidly growing sales across the African continent. Due to open this...
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SABMiller steps up African investment
SABMiller has announced an expansion programme in Africa worth US$260 million. Photo credit: SABMiller Further investment in the continent will likely go ahead next year as well said the brewer’s CEO,...
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Nigeria develops thirst for wine
The value of Nigeria’s wine industry is expected to reach US$370 million by 2015, as Nigerians develop a thirst for high end wine and spirits. Lagos “Many of the global luxury brands have entered the...
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Adetu appointed head of Guinness Nigeria
Diageo has named Seni Adetu as the new CEO of Guinness Nigeria. Adetu (pictured) will replace Devlin Hainsworth, who has been earmarked for Kenya, and is the first Nigerian in the role since Ralph...
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World’s largest rosé Champagne released
Armand de Brignac has released the world’s largest bottle of rosé Champagne onto the market 15l Armand de Brignac Rosé The 15l Nebuchadnezzar of Armand de Brignac Rosé, equivalent to twenty regular...
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Rabobank points out “hidden gem markets”
Rabobank has reminded the trade not to ignore emerging markets such as Nigeria and Mexico as attention becomes increasingly fixed on the Far East. With China, Hong Kong and South Korea attracting...
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Nigeria’s pop at Europe
The Champagne is flowing faster in Africa’s second-largest economy, but a lot of marketing is strangely still focused on conspicuous consumption in austerity Europe, writes Spiros Malandrakis of...
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Champagne’s future markets: #10 Africa
One can’t help but feel sometimes that a little too much attention and excitement is falling on those new kids on the block, the oft-referenced markets of Brazil, Russia, India and China. Like someone...
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China to be 6th largest producer by 2016
China is set to become the sixth largest wine producer in the world by 2016, according to the latest figures from Vinexpo. Judy Leissner, CEO of Grace Vineyard in Shanxi The research, in collaboration...
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Nigeria’s thirst for Champagne explodes
A status symbol obsessed elite in Nigeria has driven the country to become one of the fastest growing markets in the world for Champagne. A vendor sells Champagne from a roadside shop in Lagos. Credit:...
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Champagne to rival Armand de Brignac launched
A British entrepreneur has created a Champagne brand aimed at the hip hop community to rival rapper Jay-Z’s favourite fizz, Armand de Brignac. Each bottle of Goût de Diamants is finished with a...
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Islamic police destroy beer in Nigeria
Islamic police in the northern Nigerian city of Kano have destroyed over 240,000 bottles of beer. According to Reuters, most of the beer was seized from minority Christian shop owners and taken by an...
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SABMiller invests $110m in Nigerian brewery
One of the world’s largest brewers has announced plans to triple production at its brewery in Nigeria as part of a $110 million expansion plan. SABMiller’s Nigerian subsidiary, Intafact Beverages Ltd,...
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Heineken is to merge its majority-owned Nigerian Breweries and Consolidated Breweries to "fully capitalise" on the future growth of Nigeria's beer and malt drinks market.
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Diageo's growing interest in the African market has led to the launch of Guinness Africa Special, a new beer made using a "blend of African extracts".
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AB InBev boosts Nigeria with Budweiser and investment
Brewing giant AB InBev is boosting its Nigerian operation with a US$250 million new brewery and the launch of its leading brand, Budweiser, in the country.
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Nigeria raises excise duties on wine, beer and spirits
Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari has confirmed an increase in excise duty on both tobacco and alcohol, as global beer giant ABInBev moves closer toward the opening of a $250 million brewery in the...
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Guinness ups game in Nigeria
Guinness Nigeria, with its parent company Diageo, has upped its game for market share in the Nigerian beer industry.
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Nigerian takes Nederburg’s top lots
Nigerian businessman Obi Ndibe has walked away with the top lots at this year’s Nederburg Auction.
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Concha y Toro to open South African office
Concha y Toro plans to open an office in Cape Town, providing a base to support its rapidly growing sales across the African continent.
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