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Ball confirms accelerated stock repurchase

Ball Corporation has agreed to repurchase approximately $200m of its outstanding common stock in a privately negotiated accelerated stock repurchase transaction with JP Morgan.

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VuQo earns new distribution deal

VuQo Premium Vodka the world’s only vodka distilled from coconut nectar, has secured a new distribution deal in the state of Illinois (US) through Midwest Wine & Spirits.

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San Miguel Fresca

San Miguel Fresca has been developed as a result of a partnership between Carlsberg UK and Mahou-​San Miguel of Spain.

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Zubrówka vodka loses distribution deal

Following a thirteen year relationship with Zubrówka Bison Grass Vodka, Marblehead, the brand development, marketing and distribution company, will no longer be distributing Zubrówka in the UK.

Innovations

Pongrάcz sparkling wines

Brand Phoenix and Distell have launched two sparkling wines in the UK: Pongrάcz Rosé and Pongrάcz Brut. Available in Morrisons with an RRP of £14.99.

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Cor.kz named best drink App

*The Sunday Times Apps List 2012* has been put together by a team of experienced app reviewers, aided by experts in specialist fields.

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Füchschen Alt beer in 33cl Ball can

Ball Packaging Europe and Füchschen brewery announce the traditional Füchschen Alt beer brand to be sold in cans ready for the 2012 carnival season.

Opinion

213 beverage transactions in 2011

BevBlog.net tracked 213 beverage transactions in 2011 out of a total 468 across the food and drink sector, involving businesses in 74 countries.

Innovations

Delicate wine range from Blue Nun

Wine brand Blue Nun introduces a range of four ‘Delicate’ 5.5% wine-​based drinks made with full-​bodied, aromatic wine and fruit flavours.

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SPI Group enters new distribution agreement

SPI Group has confirmed a new distribution agreement with A Brand New Day Drinks Company to distribute the Stolichnaya portfolio in the Netherlands, including Stolichnaya Premium vodka.

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Former Wales rugby stars buy Turbo Drinks

Former Wales rugby captain and current Celebrity Big Brother house member Gareth Thomas has bought The Turbo Drinks Company with Sean Smith and fellow former Wales player Gareth Williams.

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Diageo completes acquisition of Meta Abo Brewery

Diageo has completed the acquisition of the Meta Abo Brewery Share Company SC, a beer company in Ethiopia, for a cash consideration of USD225m, subject to customary post completion adjustments.

Opinion

33 acquisitions in December 2011

Although the year ended quietly on the transaction front, I still found more than one a day in December, stretching across 26 countries.

Innovations

New glassware design for Cobra Beer

Cobra Beer is releasing modern and sophisticated new glassware designed by consultancy Echo. The new glassware features ridges that reduce the surface area where the hand holds the glass.

Report

2011: the year in wine

UK-​based Berry Bros & Rudd, the 300-​year-​old wine merchants and vintners to the Queen, has reviewed its 2011 sales figures and spotted the following trends in its wine cellars.