Molson Coors Beverage Co (MCBC) will no longer require candidates to provide details such as level of education and prior experience for certain roles. The Carling owner said today that the jobs include ones in its HR division and on-trade sales and technical services teams, a department of around 500 people. The brewer said the move would make the recruitment process “more inclusive and encourage…

Edrington’s single malt whisky brand The Macallan has lined up a partnership with luxury retailer Harrods, to create a James Bond-themed experience. The activation, which celebrates 60 years of 007, centres around The Macallan James Bond 60th Anniversary Release – a single malt presented in a collection of six limited-edition bottles to mark the six decades. For the next four weeks, shoppers will be able…

The Glenlivet has partnered with comedian Iain Stirling to release an episode of MTV Cribs, which centres around the distillery’s new visitor experience. The Glenlivet’s ‘crib’ features “local artisan-built interiors, an interactive barley field, as well as the all-important Still Room”. The episode is available to view across MTV and The Glenlivet social media channels. Miriam Eceolaza, director of global marketing at The Glenlivet said:…

The trade organisation for Australian wine has appointed Dr Martin Cole to the role of CEO. Cole, who will join from the University of Adelaide where he is the head of school, agriculture, food and wine, will take up the position on November 15. He replaces interim CEO Steven Weinert, who was installed following the departure of Andreas Clark in July. Wine Australia chair Dr…

The Wine Society’s Chairman of 12 years, Sarah Evans, is retiring and Alan Black has been appointed as the new Chairman. Steve Finlan, chief executive, said: “It has been a real pleasure working with Sarah since I joined The Society two years ago. She has brought a wealth of experience and insight, but more importantly a real passion for our Society, from vineyard to member,…

The Association of Wine Educators (AWE) has appointed Mandy Stevens as its new chairperson. Set up in 1993, the AWE gathers specialist wine educators from all over the UK and around the world, with experience in the wine trade, education, or both. Members must have obtained the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Diploma or equivalent, experienced in presenting wine in general or in their…

Heineken UK has announced the appointment of Jonathan Ford as off-trade director. Jonathan has been the interim Off Trade Director for the past ten months, delivering record off-trade sales during one of the most challenging periods. Prior to this, Ford had eleven years’ experience with Heineken UK in a number of senior commercial roles, as well as extensive drinks industry experience. David Flochel, Heineken UK’s…