Daily Archives: October 19, 2016

Famous Grouse Scotch Whisky unveiled in Nigeria amid fanfare

Premium Scotch Whisky, The Famous Grouse was unveiled in its new bottle on Saturday, October 15, 2016 amid a celebratory mood at an exclusive all white event at the Federal Palace Hotel Gardens, Victoria Island, Lagos.

The event which marked the roll out of the brand’s new look and global campaign in Nigeria, “Famous For a Reason” – was meant to celebrate famous people from different works of life including music, media, movies, sports, fashion, technology, as well as everyday heroes who make an impact in society.

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa to have new partner by 2018, says Coke

Atlanta-based Coca-Cola said it hopes to have a new bottling partner to replace SABMiller in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) by 2018.

Coke announced last week that it would exercise its change-of-ownership rights to acquire SABMiller’s 57% stake in CCBA from AB InBev and find new suitable partners. The soft drinks giant said it expects about four months of negotiation with AB InBev before acquiring SABMiller’s stake and another 12 months to obtain regulatory approval from the South African authorities.