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Diageo to open R&D centre in Shanghai
Diageo has announced plans to build a new research and development centre in Shanghai to further its product innovation and development in China.
Vocation Brewery unveils major redesign
UK craft brewer Vocation has invested in a redesign for its entire range.
Boston Beer Co. share price tumbles due to weak hard seltzer demand
Boston Beer Company saw its share price plummet by almost 10% yesterday after weak demand for hard seltzer forced it to pull its earnings guidance.
Irish Distillers unveils Method and Madness Rye and Malt
Irish Distillers has launched an experimental distillate called Method and Madness Rye and Malt.
French wine production plummets to 41-year low
French wine production will fall to its lowest levels since 1970 after late spring frosts ravaged several regions, according to the country’s agriculture ministry.
Johnnie Walker launches eight-storey visitor centre in Edinburgh
Diageo has opened its Johnnie Walker visitor centre on Princes Street in the centre of Edinburgh.
Pernod Ricard invests in Luc Belaire producer Sovereign Brands
Pernod Ricard has taken a minority stake in the New York-based wine and spirits producer Sovereign Brands.
Jancis Robinson MW sells website to U.S. media company
Celebrated wine writer Jancis Robinson MW has sold her eponymous website to U.S. digital media company Recurrent Ventures for an undisclosed sum.
Diageo launches campaign against impaired driving
Diageo North America has launched a campaign against impaired driving ahead of the Labor Day holiday.
Distell withholds dividend as Heineken takeover talks persist
South African wine and spirits producer Distell has withheld its dividend for 2021 financial year amid ongoing takeover talks with Heineken.
London Cocktail Week adds new Covent Garden hub
Wristbands are now available for London Cocktail Week 2021 which will once again be extended for the entire month of October.
Aberfeldy launches Barrels & Bees cocktail competition
Scotch whisky brand Aberfeldy will host a series of workshops designed to educate bartenders about the vital role that honeybees play in the environment.
Carlsberg sales surpass pre-pandemic levels
Carlsberg has upgraded its full-year profit guidance after reporting that sales volumes have now exceeded pre-pandemic levels.
Jägermeister launches coffee-dispensing billboard to promote Cold Brew liqueur
Jägermeister has launched a coffee-dispensing billboard in London to promote its Cold Brew coffee liqueur.
Luigi Bosca focuses on producing world-class Cabernet Sauvignon
The man who helped establish Malbec as Argentina’s flagship grape is now bidding to showcase the country’s potential as a producer of world-class Cabernet Sauvignon.
Domino Communications launches intern programme with The Drinks Trust
UK drinks public relations agency Domino Communications and The Drinks Community – the professional members platform from The Drinks Trust – have launched an internship for those working in the hospitality and drinks industry.
Pornstar Martini inventor Douglas Ankrah passes
Douglas Ankrah, the inventor of the Pornstar Martini and creator of Soho’s LAB Bar has sadly passed away.
Lyaness undergoes Tiki makeover for Trailer fundraiser
London’s Lyaness is due to host a Trailer Happiness-themed night on Tuesday 17 August in order to raise money for the iconic tiki bar’s refurbishment.
Concha y Toro increased sales by 9.1% in Q2
Leading Chilean wine producer Concha y Toro increased consolidated sales by 9.1% in the three months to June 30.
50 Best launches new Best Cocktail Menu award
The World’s 50 Best Bars has created the Siete Misterios Best Cocktail Menu Award which will be announced at the live awards ceremony on 7 December at London’s Roundhouse.
Villa Maria finds buyer after nine-month search
Marlborough-based wine producer Indevin has signed a conditional agreement to buy Villa Maria from parent company FFWL.
Diageo sees a strong future for direct-to-consumer sales
Diageo expects direct-to-consumer sales to grow rapidly and emerge as an important part of the business in the years ahead.
AB InBev surpasses pre-pandemic sales
AB InBev increased volume sales by 20.8% in Q2 as bars around the world started to welcome thirsty customers back into the fold.
Diageo reports 16% organic net sales growth
Diageo has outperformed analysts’ expectations by reporting organic net sales growth of 16% for the year to June 30.
Hayman's collaborates with Singapore Airlines
Hayman’s Distillery has created a special gin to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first Singapore Airlines flight to London.
Campari Group reports 37.1% sales increase
Campari Group has reported that organic sales increased 37.1% year-on-year during the first half of 2021.
Monica Berg named most influential after toping Bar World 100
Monica Berg of Tayēr + Elementary in London has been voted the most influential international bar industry figure in Drinks International’s Bar World 100 2021.
Distell building ransacked amid widespread rioting in South Africa
Distell halted all operations in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal after looters attacked its distribution centre in New Germany this week.
UK bar group reports record sales since reopening
British bar operator Arc Inspirations has reported that sales have increased by 35% compared to 2019 since it resumed trading in May.
Master of Malt predicts future drinking trends
Online retailer Master of Malt has unveiled three key trends that could define the spirits industry during the next year.
The Last Drop Releases 50 Year Old Scotch Blend
The Last Drop has made its first foray into spirits creation with the release of its 50 Year Old Signature Blended Scotch Whisky.
Moët Hennessy and Campari Group form ecommerce partnership
Moët Hennessy and Campari Group have joined forces to create an ecommerce business that will sell wine and spirits to consumers across Europe.
James Grant wins Diageo World Class 2021
James Grant from Canada has been crowned the 12th winner of Diageo World Class following a first ever virtual event for 2021.
Foursquare Redoubtable Named Supreme Champion at International Spirits Challenge 2021
Foursquare Distillery in Barbados has won the coveted International Spirits Challenge 2021 Supreme Champion award for its Redoubtable 14 Year Old rum.
The World's 50 Best Bars returns live this December
William Reed Business Media has announced that The World’s 50 Best Bars, sponsored by Perrier, will be unveiled as part of a live awards ceremony on Tuesday, 7 December 2021, at London’s Roundhouse.
WSTA calls for immediate end to US whiskey tariff
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association has called for the UK government to swiftly remove tariffs on US whiskies.
Innis & Gunn invests in innovation
Scottish producer Innis & Gunn is investing a six-figure sum in bolstering capacity at its innovation brewery in Perth.
Diageo reveals top three cocktail trends
Digital platforms that can predict your favourite cocktail, sustainable socialising and the rise of at-home mixologists will reshape the drinks industry, according to Diageo.
Bacardi identifies three key social groups as on-trade reopens
Bacardi has identified three key consumer groups after conducting an extensive survey on attitudes towards revisiting bars as lockdown measures are eased.
International Spirits Challenge 2021 Awards Set for July 8
The International Spirits Challenge 2021 will reveal trophy winners and the overall Supreme Champion via an online awards presentation on Thursday, July 8.
Asia Pacific beverage sales set to return to growth in 2021
Beverage alcohol in Asia Pacific markets is expected to gain more than +2% in volume and more than +4% in retail value by the end of 2021, according to IWSR Drinks Market Analysis.
Praphakorn Konglee crowned Bacardí Legacy champion 2021
Praphakorn Konglee from Thailand’s Find the Locker Room bar has won the Bacardí Legacy Cocktail Competition 2021 with is drink ‘Out of Sight’.
Havana Club launches Tributo 2021
Havana Club has unveiled the sixth instalment in its prestigious Tributo series of limited-edition rums.
UK off-trade sales finally decline as bar trade rebounds
Sales of beers, wines and spirits have finally started to decline in the UK off-trade after bars were permitted to open their doors once again.
European spirits exports declined 19% in 2020
The European spirits industry has urged governments to rebuild transatlantic ties and fight protectionist measures following a 19% export decline in 2020.
South Africa imposes another ban on alcohol sales
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the country’s fourth ban on alcohol sales since the Covid-19 pandemic began.
VSPT Wine Group reports strong Q1 sales
South American wine producer VSPT Wine Group posted a 27.6% sales increase during the first quarter of 2021 in spite of poor exchange rates.
The Macallan Concept No.3 launches
Scotch whisky producer The Macallan has teamed up with esteemed graphic designer David Carson to launch a travel retail exclusive called Concept No. 3.
Dutch liqueur producer De Kuyper Royal Distillers earned an impressive haul of two double gold medals and three golds at the International Spirits Challenge 2021.
Regal Rogue targets indigenous communities with new charity
Australian vermouth Regal Rogue is celebrating its 10th anniversary with the launch of four new signature serves alongside a charity initiative.
