Who are the key figures that determine what the world drinks? We count down the top 50. There are myriad definitions of the word power, but for the purpose of our list what matters most is the power to influence.
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Patrick Ricard to step down; Pol Roger reshuffle announced; Ferguson joins Antinori JV
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New York’s famous Astor Wines & Spirits has opened an impressive new centre promising genuine retail innovation. By Clint Rodenberg
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As UK consumers become more health conscious across socioeconomic classes, healthy fruit drinks see value growth boost.
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As evidence of its commitment to a high quality drinks offering, Selfridges employs a sommelier as head buyer for wine and spirits. Dawn Davies tells Patrick Schmitt about her role
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Luxury sipping golden rum is doing well in the on-trade, spurred on by the UK’s love of the Mojito. Ben Grant asks whether light and dark rums can replicate this success and grow the category at the premium end of the scale
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While premium whisky trades on age, heritage and scarcity, how does high-end vodka, with its connotations of neutrality and purity, justify an elevated price point? Richard Woodard investigates
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Consumer demand for luxury goods and growing disposable income in the emerging markets has led to impressive growth in premium Cognac. Fionnuala Synnott reports
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Giving target consumers free Champagne is a key part of most brands’ marketing mix and is often done at top-end hotels and in premium airline travel. Clinton Cawood considers who benefits and how
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Although the world’s top wines possess enviable global luxury status, they are nonetheless highly susceptible to changing fortunes. Since last year some brands continue to race ahead, while others lag behind, writes Patrick Schmitt
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