ACV Cooperative
13 février 2007
In Segonzac (Charente), the ACV cooperative, which markets its wines under the name « La Maison des Maines », is holding its general assembly on Monday 26 February.

Award for Camus
8 février 2007
The Camus cognac house has received an award from the magazine Drinks International as the « cognac company with the most innovative marketing »

Moët Hennessy and the Chinese liqueur
7 février 2007
A Chinese newspaper claims that Moët Hennessy, the wine and spirits branch of LVMH, is about to acquire the Chinese company Wenjunjui, belonging to the Jiannanchun group which owns a brand of liqueur

Bnic at the agricultural show
7 février 2007
The Bnic professional organization will be present at the Paris agricultural show from 3 to 11 March.

Croizet-Eymard under Russian colors
31 janvier 2007
The Croizet-Eymard cognac house (Saint-Même les Carrières) is now in Russian hands. In 2004 Kin, the vodka specialist, created its brand of cognac at Touzac and MVZ (a Moscow wine and spirits group) acquired Jenssen cognac last July.

Béatrice Cointreau denies rumors.
31 janvier 2007
In the light of rumors about her departure or a takeover, Béatrice Cointreau has confirmed that she is still CEO of Champagne Gosset and director general of Frapin cognac.

Bnic arouses students’ interest in cognac
31 janvier 2007
Each year, the Bnic professional trade organization welcomes about 500 students from catering schools to introduce them to the world of cognac.

Tonnellerie des Fins-Bois
29 janvier 2007
At Sigogne, the Tonnellerie des Fins-Bois cooperage, (8 employees, 1,000 new barrels and 2,000 repaired in 2006) has moved into an 800 m² workshop.

Pernod-Ricard : Albert Frère takes 5% of capital
29 janvier 2007
The good results posted by Pernod-Ricard (including Martell cognac) are attracting investors : the Belgian Albert Frère acquired 5% of the capital at the end of last week.

Rémy-Cointreau takeover bid in 2007 ?
29 janvier 2007
According to Les Echos, Rémy-Cointreau could be a takeover target in 2007.