COUNTER INTELLIGENCE Some of the best in July Covid-19: Recyclable carton masks creating buzz for Hanse Distribution


Hanse Distribution GmbH has launched an environmentally friendly line of face masks as the company reacts to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic in novel ways. The carton mask was borne out of


concern for the damage to our planet caused by millions of disposable face masks. After it became recommended – and


in some instances mandatory – to wear face coverings in public in Germany, the Hamburg-based travel retail distribution specialist began searching for an


Darker Still Spirits Company to flaunt Black Irish whiskey in global duty free


Dublin-based Darker Still Spirits Company has made a ‘bold and exciting’ statement within the Irish whiskey category with the launch of Black Irish. Black Irish (40% ABV) is matured in


deep-charred oak barrels, infused with strong Irish stout and darkened with rich chocolate malt and roasted barley. It is set to list in international markets,


including global duty free, towards the end of the year. It has already been released initially in the UK and Ireland. Black Irish pays homage to Irish


whiskey and black stout, with a bespoke range of drinks containing ingredients such as Tabasco sauce and chilled espresso created to celebrate the release.


alternative solution to existing products in the market. Created in partnership with a printing


house in Hamburg, the carton mask delivers a comfortable fit for the user while allowing them to speak unencumbered. The product is being positioned as an ideal accessory for travellers. One hundred percent recyclable, the


mask is being offered to retail customers (not the end-consumer) and retails at €0.06/$0.07.


Covid-19: Caran d’Ache backs ‘Youth with Refugees’ UN art contest


Caran d’Ache has partnered with the UNHCR – the UN Refugee Agency to encourage budding young artists to express their creativity in the fight against the coronavirus (Covid-19). Launched by UNHCR, the competition


is open to talented artists aged 12-25 and supports refugees and internally displaced persons. The writing and drawing instrument


company stated: “We are delighted to be involved in this project which is close to our hearts and encourages both solidarity and creativity. “Today, the 70.8 million people who have been forced to flee their homes to escape


Baron Philippe de Rothschild to unveil limited-edition Chilean red wine in GTR


Baron Philippe de Rothschild is to unveil a new premium limited-edition Chilean red wine from its Escudo Rojo label in GTR from September 2020. Named 2018 Escudo Rojo Baronesa


P. in tribute to Baroness Philippine de Rothschild (1933-2014), the wine features five grape varieties, dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon. It has been produced from the


French premium winemaker’s Maipo Valley vineyards in Chile, where the Baroness established the Escudo Rojo label in 1999. The new limited edition will


feature in the channel alongside other wines from Baron Philippe de Rothschild’s Escudo Rojo and


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Mouton Cadet labels. These are listed with the likes of Dufry Group, Gebr Heinemann and airlines such as Oman Air, Qatar Airways and Gulf Air. With a recommended retail


price of $55-60, just 1,500 nine- litre cases (18,000 bottles) of the wine will be available across travel retail and domestic markets. Aged for 14 months in


French oak barrels, the fine wine is a blend of five grapes, led by Cabernet Sauvignon (76%). The other varieties are Carmenere (9%), Petit Verdot (5.5%), Cabernet Franc (5%) and Syrah (4.5%).


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conflict are among those who are most vulnerable to the coronavirus. “The aim of this drawing contest is to


remind the general public that no one should be forgotten during this unprecedented pandemic, because #Everyonecounts.”


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