Nigeria’s thirst for Champagne explodes
A status symbol obsessed elite in Nigeria has driven the country to become one of the fastest growing markets in the world for Champagne.
Thursday, May 9th, 2013 No Comments »Africa
Latin America and the US lift Diageo
Strong sales in Latin America and Caribbean and in North America have seen Diageo deliver an overall 5% organic net sales growth in the nine months ending 31 March 2013.
Friday, April 19th, 2013 No Comments »SABMiller plans Namibian brewery
Beer giant SABMiller is investing in a new brewery in Namibia, with building scheduled to begin next month.
Monday, March 11th, 2013 No Comments »Champagne’s future markets: #10 Africa
One can’t help but feel sometimes that a little too much attention and excitement is falling on those new kids on the block, the oft-referenced markets of Brazil, Russia, India and China.
Wednesday, January 16th, 2013 No Comments »Top 10 wine gods and goddesses
The top 10 drinks divinities from Greece and Egypt to the Aztecs and Zulus.
Friday, January 11th, 2013 1 Comment »Nigeria’s pop at Europe
The Champagne is flowing faster in Africa’s second-largest economy, but a lot of marketing is strangely still focused on conspicuous consumption in austerity Europe
Monday, December 10th, 2012 Comments Off10 unlikely Champagne growth markets
The 10 Champagne markets showing quite extraordinary levels of growth…sort of.
Monday, December 3rd, 2012 1 Comment »Rabobank points out “hidden gem markets”
Rabobank has reminded the trade not to ignore emerging markets such as Nigeria and Mexico as attention becomes increasingly fixed on the Far East.
Friday, November 23rd, 2012 No Comments »SABMiller expands its African beer market
SABMiller has announced plans to expand its African beer brand, Chibuku, into 10 countries across the continent.
Thursday, October 11th, 2012 No Comments »Prices lower at Nederberg auction but buyers still positive
Average prices went down at this year’s Nederberg auction but there are reasons to remain positive as African markets showed signs of greater interest.
Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012 No Comments »
