Archives for October 31, 2002

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CUB to distribute Campari's SKYY vodka

Campari is extending the global presence of its premium vodka brand, SKYY. Australia is the latest country to get the drink following an agreement with the Fosters unit CUB - and Australia is also a potential market for Campari's RTD brands as well.

Australia claims EC wine regulations break WTO agreement

The long running trade spat between Australia and the EC over the labelling of wines exported into the EU has run into further problems. This time Australia is threatening to involve the World Trade Organisation over new labelling regulations to be...

Cola wars continue as Vanilla Coke hits Europe

Five months after its initial launch, and just as the diet version hits the shelves in the US, Vanilla Coke is to be launched in Europe. Sweden will be the first country on this side of the Atlantic to get the drink, followed by the rest of...

Sales steady for IFF

Flavour sales continued to decline in Europe for number one flavours and fragrances company, International Flavors & Fragrances, but despite this the overall picture for the third quarter of 2002 is clearly optimistic and the company's divestment...