BGI-Ethiopia, the leading beverage company in the country, has launched its ambitious Vision 2028 in a strategic move to reinforce its market dominance. This transformative initiative seeks to reshape the company’s operations, ensuring sustainability and fortifying its position as an industry leader. At a press conference held at the Sheraton Addis Hotel, Herve Milhade, the […]
ICYMI! Irish Board Launches €1m Spirits Campaign In Nigeria
Bord Bia, the Irish Food Board in charge of promoting Irish food and drinks, has officially launched its Spirit of Ireland drinks campaign in Nigeria as part of the Irish government’s 2ndtrade mission to West Africa. The trade mission was organised to leverage the success of Irish food and drinks exports to West Africa, of […]
Guinness Nigeria MD Speaks After Viral News Of Company Exit From Nigeria
Despite economic headwinds which affected its businesses in the last operating year, the management of Guinness Nigeria Plc said it managed to strap by against all odds. Speaking at an interface and discussion session with some select journalists over the weekend at its corporate headquarters in Ogba, Lagos, the Managing Director/CEO Mr John Musunga led […]
Best Food Pairing With Veuve Clicquot Champagnes
Nestled in the heart of Reims, France, Veuve Clicquot, a prestigious Champagne House, traces its origins back to 1772, when Philippe Clicquot-Muiron founded it. However, it’s the remarkable story of Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin-Clicquot, lovingly known as Widow Clicquot or Veuve Clicquot, that truly sets this house apart. In 1805, at the age of 27, she assumed […]
MISSED THIS? Why Guinness Wants To Stop Sale Of Johnnie Walker, Baileys, Others
Guinness Nigeria recently announced that, with effect from April 2024, it will no longer import or distribute certain Diageo international premium spirits products. According to a press release which served as a notice to the Nigerian Exchange and the general public, signed by the spokesperson of Guinness Nigeria, Rotimi Odusola, these products include Johnnie Walker, […]
Police Crack Down On Liquor Stores Illegally Operating As Bars
Rwanda National Police has announced a crackdown on liquor stores and groceries in Kigali that have unlawfully transformed into bars, causing noise pollution and violating licensing regulations. Inspector General of Police Felix Namuhoranye made this announcement during a press conference on October 4. He emphasized that these businesses, which originally held licenses as liquor stores […]
SAD! How Naira Scarcity Threatens Survival Of Nigeria’s Largest Breweries
High finance costs are eating into the earnings of Nigeria’s largest brewing companies threatening their ability to meet their financial obligations and by extension the future viability of the industry. According to a recent investigation published by a local daily The Sun, the high finance costs are a result of FX transactions done from the […]
TOP 10 African nations with the least alcohol consumption
Alcohol consumption patterns across the African continent are as diverse as the cultures and traditions that shape them. In this article, we delve into the World Health Organization (WHO) data to identify the 10 African countries with the lowest alcohol consumption rates. To offer a clearer comparison, we present this data in a table […]
REACTIONS! Government Initiates Beer-Marking System To Combat Fraud
Cameroonian president, Paul Biya, in his recent preparations for the 2024 State Budget, has issued instructions for the effective implementation of a beer-marking system in Cameroon to combat fraud. This reform, which had been proposed several years ago but faced resistance from brewing companies, is now set to become a reality. In 2019, these companies […]
Hennessy Tops List Of Africa’s Favourite Cognac Brands
Hennessy, a French cognac owned by Moët Hennessy (in turn owned by LVMH), is the favorite Cognac brand across Africa, according to a recent consumer study by market research firm Sagaci Research. Hennessy recorded a 77% preference rate which was more than enough to top the list which includes other notable brands such as Remy […]