GRIMSBY, Ontario, June 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Andrew Peller Limited (ADW.A / ADW.B) (“APL” or “the Company”), one of Canada’s leading producers and marketers of quality wines, spirits, and craft beverage alcohol products, today announced that Renee Cauchi, CPA, CA, has been appointed Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Cauchi, who was named Vice President, Finance and Interim Chief Financial Officer in September 2024, has been in progressively senior finance positions with the Company since 2015, overseeing ...

Group 1 - The survey conducted by ProWine provides insights into the current state and future trends of the wine and spirits market in China, focusing on both producers and traders [1] - In 2024, approximately 25% of surveyed companies reported good or very good operating conditions, while 39% indicated a break-even situation, and 32% reported poor conditions [2][26] - For 2025, 53% of respondents expect an improvement in operating conditions, with 6% anticipating significant improvement, while 18% foresee a continued decline [2][28] Group 2 - The market outlook for alcoholic beverages from 2025 to 2027 shows optimism for categories such as domestic beer, fruit wine, RTD cocktails, imported sparkling wine, and domestic wine, with traders being particularly positive about domestic wine [2][34] - Producers are optimistic about low-alcohol and non-alcoholic wines, while traders favor dry white wines and sparkling wines [3][37] Group 3 - 62% of surveyed companies believe that whiskey has the highest growth potential among spirits in the next three years [4][40] - Key drivers for sales growth in the Chinese wine market include the recovery of the market and overall economic development, with a focus on emerging consumer groups and new consumption scenarios [5][44] Group 4 - Digital platforms and social media are identified as effective channels for consumer education, followed by winery visits and KOL endorsements [8] - 77% of surveyed companies expect significant growth in digital sales channels (social media, live e-commerce, etc.) over the next three years, with dining channels and small wine specialty stores following [9] Group 5 - Emotional resonance factors for new consumer groups include localized narratives that align with Chinese traditions, followed by modern and sophisticated lifestyles [10] - Traders anticipate that the top ten source countries for imported still wines in 2025 will include Australia, France, and Chile, with Australia benefiting from the termination of anti-dumping duties [11] Group 6 - 55% of Chinese wine producers are currently engaged in export activities, with 25% planning to export in the future [13] - Key target markets for exports include Japan, Hong Kong, and Singapore, with Thailand and Malaysia also being attractive [14][15] Group 7 - 69% of international producers view solidifying trade partnerships with China as crucial, and 58% are optimistic about market recovery [16] - The Asian market is particularly attractive, with Japan and Singapore leading, followed by Hong Kong and Taiwan [17]

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14 May 2025 | 12:43AM HKT China Consumer Pulse check: 1Q25 wrap-up: Consistent trends vs. 4Q earnings season; volatility remains in recovery path Our takeaways from companies' 1Q25 results are largely consistent with 4Q24: 1) consumption has bottomed out (1Q25 NBS retail sales growth improved to +4.6% yoy and our coverage companies reported 14% average growth in 1Q25 vs. 12%/8% in 4Q24/3Q24; Labor Day consumption growth accelerated) but we are yet to see meaningful demand rebound and companies remain pruden ...

GREEN COVE SPRINGS, Fla., May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MDWerks, Inc. (“MDWerks” or the “Company”) (OTCQB: MDWK), a forward-thinking company leading the charge in the world of sustainable technology, today issued the following shareholder update from its Chief Executive Officer, Steven Laker. Dear Fellow Shareholders, With our first quarter results of 2025 now behind us, we look forward to seeing our hard work from the prior fifteen months come to fruition in the near future. We believe we have taken th ...

封面新闻记者 喻奇树 青岛啤酒在多元化进程走出重要一步。5月7日，青岛啤酒发布《青岛啤酒股份有限公司关于收购山东即 墨黄酒厂有限公司100%股权的公告》，宣布拟以6.65亿元收购山东即墨黄酒厂有限公司100%股权。 将中华老字号黄酒收入囊中 公告显示，5月7日，公司与新华锦集团有限公司（"新华锦集团"）、山东鲁锦进出口集团有限公司 （"鲁锦集团"）及山东即墨黄酒厂有限公司（"即墨黄酒"）签订《股权转让协议》（"转让协议"），拟 从新华锦集团和鲁锦集团处受让其合计持有的即墨黄酒100%股权（"本次股权收购"或"本次交易"）， 相关对价为6.65亿元和价格调整期损益金额之和。 本次股权收购交易完成交割后，青岛啤酒将持有即墨黄酒全部股权，即墨黄酒成为青岛啤酒的全资子公 司，纳入公司合并报表范围。 即墨黄酒始建于1949年，1980年成立即墨县黄酒厂，生产销售的"即墨"牌即墨老酒具有微苦焦香的独特 风味和深厚的历史文化底蕴，是中国传统黄酒的重要代表之一。即墨黄酒注册资本为人民币5,500万 元，由新华锦集团持有45.45%的股权，鲁锦集团持有54.55%的股权。 2006年，即墨老酒被商务部授予中华老字号。传承了上千 ...

7 May 2025 | 2:28AM HKT China Consumer Connections Pulse Check: Labor Day holiday consumption wrap-up: better-than-expected and accelerated retail sales growth The retail and consumer sector data we collected during the Labor Day holiday this year (May 1-5, same as in 2024) suggests solid holiday spending growth despite a high base, which looks better than expected especially amid the US tariff-fueled pessimism in April. This reaffirms our view that consumption has bottomed out, though we acknowledge volati ...

Core Insights - MGP reported a revenue of $121.65 million for the quarter ended March 2025, reflecting a 28.7% decline year-over-year, with EPS at $0.36 compared to $1.07 in the same quarter last year [1] - The revenue exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $113.26 million by 7.41%, while the EPS surpassed the consensus estimate of $0.31 by 16.13% [1] Financial Performance - MGP's branded spirits sales were $48.23 million, slightly below the estimated $48.51 million, marking a year-over-year decrease of 3.8% [4] - Ingredient solutions sales reached $26.48 million, exceeding the estimated $26.11 million, but showing a significant decline of 25.5% compared to the previous year [4] - Distilling solutions sales were reported at $46.94 million, surpassing the average estimate of $38.64 million, yet reflecting a substantial year-over-year drop of 44.7% [4] Market Performance - Over the past month, MGP shares have returned 4.2%, contrasting with a 0.7% decline in the Zacks S&P 500 composite [3] - MGP currently holds a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), indicating potential underperformance relative to the broader market in the near term [3]

LAS VEGAS, May 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- UFC®, the world's premier mixed martial arts organization, and Hpnotiq, the iconic blue liqueur loved for its nostalgic 2000s appeal and its rising popularity among millennials and Gen Z, today announced a new multiyear marketing partnership that will showcase Hpnotiq within a selection of UFC's biggest events. UFC / HPNOTIQ Under the new agreement, Hpnotiq will become an Official Partner of UFC and will strategically activate its brand within a selection of UFC e ...

Charenton-le-Pont, 30 April 2025 Availability of the 2024 Universal Registration Document including the 2024 Annual Financial Report Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits (Euronext: MBWS) announces that it has filed its Universal Registration Document for the year 2024 with the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) on 30 April 2025. This document includes, in particular, the following items: - the 2024 annual financial report, - the Board of Directors report on corporate governance, and - the auditors' reports rela ...