Spirits

Published in Marketing
Thursday, 02 November 2017 07:31

Rising drinking culture will boost Chinese spirits

The rise of a drinking culture at Chinese social gatherings, along with increased disposable income among younger consumers, are set to drive the Chinese spirits market through a CAGR of…

Published in Applied Research
Thursday, 14 September 2017 07:38

Why a few drops of water make whisky taste better

Ignore the snobs, because most experts agree: a few drops of water enhance the taste of whiskies, from well-rounded blends to peat bombs redolent of smoke, tobacco and leather. The…

Published in Marketing
Monday, 12 September 2016 07:30

Apps could boost alcohol sales among young adults

The art of pairing food with alcoholic drinks, particularly wine, is a well-established and common practice. Mobile apps, however, are starting to offer a novel way of encouraging consumers not…

Published in Laws
Saturday, 16 July 2016 07:41

Commission Regulation EU 2016/1067 on spirit drinks

Commission Regulation (EU) 2016/1067 of 1 July 2016 amending Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 110/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the definition, description, presentation, labelling…

Published in Marketing
Wednesday, 22 June 2016 07:56

Craft spirits today account for one in seven global spirit launches

Whilst craft beer has taken the world by storm, today there is a new drink taking a shot at global popularity - craft spirits. Indeed, new research from Mintel reveals…

Published in Laws
Tuesday, 03 May 2016 07:55

Commission Regulation EU 2016/635 as regards certain reference methods for the analysis of spirit drinks

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/635 of 22 April 2016 amending the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 2870/2000 as regards certain reference methods for the analysis of spirit drinks.

Published in Laws
Friday, 22 January 2016 08:05

Commission Recommendation EU 2016/22 on the ethyl carbamate contamination in stone fruit spirits

Commission Recommendation (EU) 2016/22 of 7 January 2016 on the prevention and reduction of ethyl carbamate contamination in stone fruit spirits and stone fruit marc spirits, repealing Recommendation 2010/133/EU.

Published in Marketing
Thursday, 08 May 2014 07:53

Grey trade casts a shadow over spirits consumption

According to a new Canadean report, there has been a decline in spirits consumption across East Europe. Due to tax increases and more purchases being made on the grey market,…

Published in Laws
Tuesday, 25 March 2014 14:48

Regulation EU 251/2014 on aromatised wine products

Regulation (EU) No 251/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on the definition, description, presentation, labelling and the protection of geographical indications of aromatised wine products and…

Published in Laws
Saturday, 01 February 2014 09:19

Commission Regulation EU 59/2014 as regards the use of sulphur dioxide - sulphites (E 220-228) in aromatised wine-based products

Commission Regulation (EU) No 59/2014 of 23 January 2014 amending Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the use of sulphur dioxide - sulphites…