The Drinks Business Asia

Chilean powerhouse Viña Concha y Toro and Chinese baijiu giant Wuliangye have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate across Asian markets. https://lnkd.in/gBmNrWTU

Not many people know about Moët & Chandon’s Grand Vintage Collection Champagnes, which are a niche, high-priced and outstanding offering from the house. We look into what makes them different and special. https://lnkd.in/gbFnTCuB

A year of buying and selling has changed the face of the global drinks trade. We’ve rounded up the most headline-grabbing acquisitions here. https://lnkd.in/gkkvbjRu

The newly-formed Chinese Liquor Culture Canada Association (CLCCA), which launched in November, plans to establish new trade routes for baijiu to expand the global footprint of Chinese distilleries. https://lnkd.in/gMbzFVCN

Final call for entries to The Drinks Business Asia Masters 2025 Wine and spirits brands still have a chance to enter The Drinks Business Asia Masters 2025 before 10 January 2025. Apply now for a chance to be crowned with a highly-coveted Master medal. https://lnkd.in/gYqAtSxT

French sparkling mineral water brand Perrier has launched a range of flavoured beverages, partnering with METABEV HONG KONG to bring the new mocktails to consumers. https://lnkd.in/gCq2jBJA

Japanese multinational Suntory Holdings Limited has announced it will shift into a ‘top-two’ management structure as incumbent president Takeshi Niinami transitions to chairman and CEO. https://lnkd.in/gsu8p_ap

Treasury Wine Estates has made a strategic move to reinforce its renewed presence in China’s market by spending US$18 million on one of the country’s most significant wineries. https://lnkd.in/ezWbzMCg

db Asia: November in Pictures The db Asia team was here, there and everywhere throughout November, with trips to both Hong Kong and Shanghai for some of the biggest wine and spirits trade fairs of the year, plus an evening of classical violin and piano paired with gin cocktails, and a Mexican Tequila stand in Manila. https://lnkd.in/gacc_w27

Auction house Christie's plans to end the second half of the year with a sales total of HK$3.28bn (£330m) in Asia across all luxury sales. https://lnkd.in/gXvvG2pe