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UK alcohol duty to rise with inflation
UK chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced that alcohol duty will increase in line with the Retail Price Index (RPI) from 1 February 2026, a decision that has been met with anger within the drinks and hospitality sectors.
WSET appoints new chair of the Board of Trustees
The WSET has appointed Tamara Roberts as chair of its Board of Trustees, taking over from Simon McMurtrie, who has chaired the board since December 2020.
Varma Spirits & Wines expands into Italy
Spain-based Varma Spirits & Wines has announced its first international distribution agreement for its Macaronesian Gin, which has launched in Italy through the OnestiGroup.
Eden Mill Distillery acquired from administration
St Andrews-based Eden Mill Distillery has been acquired from administration by a private equity firm, saving the jobs of its 42 staff members.
Slingsby Gin founder backs Hacien Tequila
Mike Carthy, founder and owner of Slingsby Gin, has invested in Hacien tequila for an undisclosed sum.
The Gin Guild appoints new board directors
The Gin Guild has appointed two new directors to its board, Sophie Best, director at William Grant & Sons’ Silent Pool Distillery, and Andrew Parsons, master distiller and co-founder of The Sky Wave Distilling Company.
Heriot-Watt names co-chairs to lead £35m brewing and distilling fundraising bid
Heriot-Watt University has named the co-chairs of a fundraising committee to assist the university in raising £35m to build a Centre for Sustainable Brewing and Distilling (CSBD).
Liviko to represent Brown-Forman across the Baltics
Brown-Forman has appointed Liviko as its exclusive representative across all Baltic countries.
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M&S drinks head appointed as WSTA chair
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has announced the appointment of the head of beers, wines and spirits at Marks & Spencer as the new chair of its executive board.
Diageo pauses production at Roseisle Maltings
Diageo has paused production at Roseisle Maltings near Elgin, Moray, Scotland, until June 2026 at least, due to lowered demand.
Crossip launches in India with DryDrnks
Non-alcoholic drinks brand Crossip has partnered with DryDrnks, a distributor of alcohol-free spirits and mixers, to launch into India.
Coterie Group acquires Concept Family Wine Merchants of HK
Coterie Group, the fine wine group headquartered in London, has announced the acquisition of family-owned Links Concept Family Wine Merchants.
Diageo pledges up to £5m to restore Scotland's peatlands
Diageo has announced an investment of up to £5m over five years to help restore up to 3,000 hectares of degraded peatland across Scotland.
R&B Distillers acquires majority stake in Feragaia
Non-alcoholic Scottish spirit brand Feragaia has received a majority investment from independent luxury goods group Chanrossa.
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