London International Wine Fair 2010

Many thanks ... and see you next year: 17-19 May!

A big thank you to all visitors and exhibitors who made this year's LIWF such a success.

13,700 visitors braved volcanic ash clouds and cabin crew strikes to make the trip to ExCeL for the 30th anniversary edition of the Fair.

Read through some quotes following the Fair...

Dates for LIWF 2011 have been announced as 17-19 May at ExCeL. We hope to see you there!

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"LIWF really exceeded our expectations this year. Not only did we sell 500 cases of wine off stand to completely new clients but we've also signed up new accounts through meetings held at LIWF. The show has also put us in front international buyers too who have been making genuine order enquiries - for example we are now in discussions with a USA based company, a very exciting opportunity as its a completely new territory for us. We are already excited for next year."

Martin Krajewski, Proprietor of Chåteau de Sours

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Comment - Pernod Ricard full of brown spirits: Pernod Ricard may have disappointed the market, but, in Jameson and Martell, the drinks giant has found two brands that have expanded its reach and made a mockery of weak consumer confidence.
just the Facts - Pernod Ricard FY at-a-glance: Pernod Ricard reports its full-year results today (2 September). Here, just-drinks brings you the key numbers at-a-glance.
Update - UK: Opposition prepares to scupper minimum pricing bill: Opposition parties are preparing to torpedo the Scottish Government's last-ditch attempt to impose a minimum price on alcoholic drinks when the proposal comes up for debate next week.
FRANCE: Vranken-Pommery Monopole cuts H1 losses: A rebound in Champagne sales and lower net debt helped Vranken-Pommery Monopole to reduce net losses in the first half of 2010.
FRANCE: Pernod Ricard FY profits creep up: Pernod Ricard has reported net profits up by 1% for its fiscal full-year after seeing better drinks sales in the second six months.
UK: Concha y Toro readies Casillero del Diablo ad push: Vina Concha y Toro has lined up an advertising campaign for its Casillero del Diablo wine brand in the UK.
AUS: Foster's Group CFO resigns: The chief financial officer of Foster's Group, Angus McKay, has announced his resignation as the firm prepares to demerge its beer and wine businesses.
SCANDINAVIA: Nigab creates Nordic Travel Retail role: Scandinavian wine and spirits supplier Nigab has appointed a former executive at United Wineries to head up its Nordic Travel Retail unit.
Product Launch - UK: Treasury Wine Estates EMEA's Wagon Tree: Treasury Wine Estates EMEA (formerly Foster's EMEA) Wagon Tree
UK: Minimum pricing added to Scotland's Alcohol Bill: The Scottish Government has launched a last-ditch push to secure a minimum price on alcoholic drinks in the country, despite being outnumbered in the country's Parliament.
Product Launch - US: Baron Philippe de Rothschild's Cadet d'Oc: Baron Philippe de Rothschild's Cadet d'Oc
just the Research: Here's a run-down of some of the top reports currently available in the just-drinks research store:
just On Call - Brown-Forman in cautious spirits: Brown-Forman has said that the US spirits market proved more sluggish than expected in its first fiscal quarter, as the Jack Daniel whiskey distiller's share price fell on its cautious outlook.
UK: Online drinks adverts face tighter scrutiny: Both alcoholic and soft drinks companies in the UK face tighter restrictions on their online marketing following confirmation that the country's Advertising Standards Authority will expand its digital remit.
AUS/EUROPE: Australia puts Champagne on ice for EU deal: Australian winemakers can no longer use well-known names like Champagne, Prosecco, Port or Sherry on wines to be sold either at home or in the European Union, under a new deal that comes into force this week.
US: Brown-Forman confident despite Q1 profits slip: Jack Daniel whiskey distiller Brown-Forman has held its full-year profits guidance, despite a slip in earnings in the first quarter of its fiscal year.
Comment - Filling the minimum pricing void: Plans to introduce a minimum price on alcoholic drinks in the UK are hanging by a thread due to a lack of political support, but the drinks industry cannot agree on what should happen next.
SPAIN: Pernod Ricard completes Ambrosio Velasco sale: Pernod Ricard has completed the sale of Spanish wine and liqueurs business Ambrosio Velasco to Diego Zamora for EUR32.4m (US$41.1m) in cash.
UK: Diageo calls for alcohol tax reform: Diageo wants duty tax on beer, wine and cider in the UK to be raised to the level of the tax on spirits, the drinks giant has told the Government in a consultation on alcoholic drinks pricing.
CANADA: Corby Distilleries FY profits fall on charge: Pernod Ricard's subsidiary in Canada, Corby Distilleries, has reported a drop in full-year earnings amid ongoing weak consumer demand for the firm's products.

Many thanks ... and see you next year: 17-19 May!

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