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The Scotch Whisky Association has joined ORIGIN, an organization that promotes geographical indications for world trade products.

Diageo Technology Ventures is a new program whereby Diageo will commit $100,000 to support a number of pilot projects, each designed to solve business challenges and create growth.

Terlato Wines announced an agreement with Cecchi to take over U.S. sales and marketing for the Chianti and Tuscan wine producer effective in 2015.

The wine producer announced the addition of vineyards in Annapolis, CA. Both are within the Sonoma coast AVA and bring the total number of estates owned by the company to ten.

Serralles has announced new packaging for Don Q rum in advance of the company's 150th anniversary. The new bottle and logo designs pay homage to the brand's heritage and its future.

The makers of Tanduay are working with California National Trading to increase the Asian rum's distribution.

The Pernod Ricard Scotch whisky won the Blended Scotch Whisky trophy at the International Wine and Spirit Competition.

Robert Furniss-Roe, Regional President of North America for the company, is leaving Bacardi and will be replaced by Peter J. Carr. Carr was most recently Executive Vice President at Glazer's Distributors. Bacardi also announced that Derek Hopkins, who is SVP, National Sales Director for Bacardi USA, is stepping down. Rich Andrews will take over as VP Commercial for North America.

The deal is expected to close next month, and terms have not yet been publicly announced.

The former executives from E&J Gallo and Constellation Brands came together to form Aspira, which is launching a brand portfolio of wines in Asia.