Champagne sales increased significantly in volume in 2011, with emerging markets like Russia and China fuelling growth. In anticipation of rising global demand for Champagne, Moet & Chandon is undertaking a major expansion of its production facilities, reports decanter. The company has been focusing on the construction of a new winery at its existing press … Read more
Bacardi’s 150th Anniversary celebrated with Ron Bacardi de Maestros de Ron Vintage MMXII Bacardi rum – Ron Bacardi de Maestros de Ron, Vintage, MMXII (2012) Since its creation, BACARDI rum has been enjoyed in more than 365 billion cocktails. That means every second of every day more than 200 BACARDI cocktails are being served and … Read more
The rise in grape prices from the Champagne region’s 2011 harvest will be unavoidably passed on to the consumer. Champagne is expected to go up in price in the New Year as grape prices increase in the French region. Although Champagne is currently being heavily discounted by supermarkets fighting for market share, the rise in … Read more
Russia to stop using ‘Soviet Champagne’ name Russian sparkling wine producers are to stop using the Shampanskoye name on labels after an historic agreement was reached at the weekend. The name, which was established under Stalin in the 1920s, is still widely used by privately-owned producers today. It is understood that there was strong opposition … Read more
Creed Royal Service – a personal journey through CREED’s service to crowned heads and First Ladies Creed fragrance house entered in 2011 in its second 250 years. With this occasion sixth-generation master perfumer Olivier Creed presented Royal Service, a unique new limited edition collectors’ fragrance hand blended with a mix of CREED scents worn by … Read more