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Pernod Ricard Doubles Down on the Sustainable Future of American Whiskey with Kentucky Investment

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

NEW YORK, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pernod Ricard today announced a significant move to further leverage the strong growth – and growth potential – of its premium American whiskey portfolio, The American Whiskey Collective. The world's second largest wine and spirit company will invest approximately $250 million over five years to build a state-of-the-art, carbon neutral distillery, with related aging warehouses in Marion County, Kentucky for its fast-growing Jefferson's Bourbon brand. This investment will also include the build of a world class visitor center facility that will welcome whiskey aficionados on the historic South Trail of Kentucky Bourbon.

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  • This investment will also include the build of a world class visitor center facility that will welcome whiskey aficionados on the historic South Trail of Kentucky Bourbon.
  • "American whiskey is an extremely vibrant spirits category, and our strategic investments over the last few years have proven successful," said Alexandre Ricard, Chairman and CEO, Pernod Ricard.
  • Pernod Ricard has announced the intention for this new distillery to be carbon neutral once operational.
  • Pernod Ricard is listed on Euronext (Ticker: RI; ISIN Code:FR0000120693) and is part of the CAC 40 and Eurostoxx 50 indices.

REDBREAST IRISH WHISKEY REUNITES WITH CHRIS O'DOWD TO RAISE A GLASS AND FUNDS TO SUPPORT COMMON BIRDS.

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

DUBLIN, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Redbreast Irish Whiskey is celebrating the second year of Robin Redbreast Day, an annual global date in the calendar designed to raise awareness and donations for charity partner BirdLife International, and its joint mission to protect common birds.

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  • Through Project Wingman, Redbreast's Irish Whiskey's ongoing partnership with BirdLife International, we're proud to give Redbreast fans a chance to make a difference.
  • BirdLife and its partners work in multiple ways to keep common birds common.
  • One important way is by monitoring the conservation status of all birds for the IUCN's Red List of Species.
  • (LINK https://www.birdlife.org/projects/red-list/ )
    Only by immediately flagging when common birds begin to decline can they then initiate the conservation actions necessary to keep the population thriving.

Corby's Foreign Affair Winery Takes Gold!

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

TORONTO, Nov. 3, 2022 /CNW/ - Fine wine connoisseurs should expect to make regular trips to the Niagara-based Foreign Affair Winery this winter as they prepare for the distribution of the newest award-winning wines.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 3, 2022 /CNW/ - Fine wine connoisseurs should expect to make regular trips to the Niagara-based Foreign Affair Winery this winter as they prepare for the distribution of the newest award-winning wines.
  • Foreign Affair Winery - a member of Corby Spirit and Wine's expansive portfolio of wine and spirits brands - will see their 2019 Apologetic and 2020 Dream in the hands (and glasses) of Canadians nationwide after taking home gold at the 29th edition of the Slections Mondiales des Vins Canada.
  • The pair of gold medals marks the first time that Foreign Affair Winery has been recognized for excellence by the Slections Mondiales des Vins Canada.
  • The Foreign Affair Winery also offers a Wine Club membership where members receive three bottles of small-batch, full-flavoured wines every month.

Ardagh Group and Absolut Vodka co-invest in hydrogen-fired glass furnace in a global industry first

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

Ardagh Glass Packaging in Limmared, a subsidiary of Ardagh Group, has signed an agreement with Absolut Vodka, to use this partly hydrogen-fired furnace commencing in the second half of 2023.

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  • Ardagh Glass Packaging in Limmared, a subsidiary of Ardagh Group, has signed an agreement with Absolut Vodka, to use this partly hydrogen-fired furnace commencing in the second half of 2023.
  • Ardagh Group is a global supplier of infinitely recyclable metal and glass packaging for brand owners around the world.
  • The Absolut Company has the worldwide responsibility for the production, packaging innovation and strategic marketing of Absolut Vodka, Malibu and Kahla.
  • The visitor center, Absolut Home, located next to the main production site for Absolut Vodka, was opened in 2018.

Shell and Ohmium announce collaboration on Green Hydrogen Energy Solutions

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022

FREMONT, Calif. and BANGALORE, India, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ohmium International, a green hydrogen company that designs, manufactures, and deploys PEM Electrolyzers, is collaborating with Shell India* to evaluate hydrogen applications, markets, and project opportunities in India and globally. As part of the collaboration, both parties have intent to launch joint working groups to assess opportunities from the technical, commercial, and safety perspectives.   

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  • Shell India* and Ohmium International have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate on green hydrogen applications, markets, and project opportunities.
  • FREMONT, Calif. and BANGALORE, India, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ohmium International , a green hydrogen company that designs, manufactures, and deploys PEM Electrolyzers, is collaborating with Shell India* to evaluate hydrogen applications, markets, and project opportunities in India and globally.
  • We would like to work with Ohmium to make this a productive collaboration which would help us make our Hydrogen projects most competitive.
  • ",saidNitin Prasad, Chairman, Shell Group of Companies in India
    "We're thrilled to collaborate with Shell to explore green hydrogen opportunities and solutions worldwide.

CORBY SPIRIT AND WINE AND HIRAM WALKER SUPPORT BIODIVERSITY BY BUILDING AND DONATING BEEHIVES FOR 10TH ANNUAL RESPONSIB'ALL DAY

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

"Our company mission is to unlock the magic of human connection by bringing good times from a good place.

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  • "Our company mission is to unlock the magic of human connection by bringing good times from a good place.
  • Responsib'All Day is a perfect demonstration of how we bring this to life with our employees around the world," said Nicolas Krantz, President, Chief Executive Officer of Corby.
  • As Crateurs de Convivialit, we all have a role to play in building a more sustainable and responsible world."
  • Corby Spirit and Wine Limited is a leading Canadian manufacturer, marketer and distributor of spirits and wines.

Corby Named LCBO's Partner of the Year for 2022

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Friday, May 6, 2022

The awards, which recognize industry suppliers' partnership with the LCBO through customer and consumer centricity, were handed out May 3rd in Toronto.

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  • The awards, which recognize industry suppliers' partnership with the LCBO through customer and consumer centricity, were handed out May 3rd in Toronto.
  • "These awards illustrate perfectly what we aim to achieve at Corby: focusing on our consumers, investing in our people's success, and shaping a purposeful organization."
  • Corby Spirit and Wine Limited is a leading Canadian manufacturer, marketer and distributor of spirits and wines.
  • Corby is a publicly traded company based in Toronto, Ontario, and listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the trading symbols CSW.A and CSW.B.

Malibu Launches New Global Brand Positioning with 'Do Whatever Tastes Good'

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Monday, April 25, 2022

This global campaign titled "Welcome to Malibu," created with Wieden+Kennedy London, encourages consumers to live with the summer mindset all year.

Key Points: 
  • This global campaign titled "Welcome to Malibu," created with Wieden+Kennedy London, encourages consumers to live with the summer mindset all year.
  • Off the back of a stellar year of growth in 2021, this brand refresh aims to keep the momentum by moving Malibu firmly back into culture and into even more consumer's repertoires.
  • The campaign features a wide range of moments and new ways in which to enjoy Malibu, from refreshing cocktails to flavours and ready to drink serves.
  • By inviting our consumers to 'Do Whatever Tastes Good' we are capturing the spirit of summer and making it relevant all year round.

Malibu Launches New Global Brand Positioning with 'Do Whatever Tastes Good'

Retrieved on: 
Monday, April 25, 2022

This global campaign titled "Welcome to Malibu," created with Wieden+Kennedy London, encourages consumers to live with the summer mindset all year.

Key Points: 
  • This global campaign titled "Welcome to Malibu," created with Wieden+Kennedy London, encourages consumers to live with the summer mindset all year.
  • Off the back of a stellar year of growth in 2021, this brand refresh aims to keep the momentum by moving Malibu firmly back into culture and into even more consumer's repertoires.
  • The campaign features a wide range of moments and new ways in which to enjoy Malibu, from refreshing cocktails to flavours and ready to drink serves.
  • By inviting our consumers to 'Do Whatever Tastes Good' we are capturing the spirit of summer and making it relevant all year round.

Three Golds for Corby at International Wine and Spirit Competition

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Thursday, March 31, 2022

TORONTO, March 31, 2022 /CNW/ -Corby Spirit and Wine has earned some new decorations for several of its brands.

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  • TORONTO, March 31, 2022 /CNW/ -Corby Spirit and Wine has earned some new decorations for several of its brands.
  • At the 2022 International Wine and Spirit Competition , gold medals were adorned on Corby's Lot No.
  • Corby was also awarded two silver medals and three bronzes at the annual awards that set the international benchmark for quality.
  • "That we have also placed two Polar Ice Vodka products on the podium is a testament to the quality and diversity from the Corby Spirit and Wine roster.