
Diageo announces global partnership with ecoSpirits
Drinks giant, Diageo has announced a global partnership with ecoSpirits to scale the distribution of the Diageo portfolio in reusable packaging to 18 markets over the next three years.
Penfolds appoints new EMEA distributor
Australian wine producer Penfolds has appointed La Place de Bordeaux as an official distribution partner for its ‘Luxury & Icon’ wines across EMEA, coming into effect in January 2024, following the brand’s 180th anniversary in the new year.
Flavoured alcohol market to reach $1.8tn globally by 2032
A recent report by Allied Market Research has revealed that the global flavoured alcohol market is anticipated to generate $1.8 trillion by 2032, up from a $1.2 trillion market size in 2022.
Hi-Spirits UK announces name change
Sazerac Company has announced the renaming of subsidiary spirits distributor Hi-Spirits UK, to Sazerac UK.
Little Red Door takes strike action
The team at Little Red Door in Paris have announced strike action due to an ongoing legal dispute between co-owner Timothée Prangé and the bar’s majority shareholders.
Dave McCabe to succeed Billy Leighton as Irish Distillers master blender
Irish Distillers, the Irish whiskey subsidiary of Pernod Ricard, has announced the appointment of Dave McCabe as master blender.
UK to freeze alcohol duty until 1 August 2024
In the Autumn Statement, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt unveiled the plan to freeze alcohol duty until August next year.
Jump Ship Brewing begins legal proceedings against Brewdog
Scottish non-alcoholic brewery, Jump Ship Brewing, has begun legal proceedings against brewery and pub chain, Brewdog, in an attempt to protect the name of one of its beers.
Boutique rum bottler House of Rum launches in UK
The House of Rum, a new boutique rum bottler has announced its launch, specialising in exclusive single-vintage, single-cask, cask-strength rums.
UK RTD brand Moth (Mix of Total Happiness) is launching in the US this week.
Jura distillery manager to retire
UK single malt whisky Jura has announced the retirement of distillery manager Graham Logan, following three decades of service.
DJ David Guetta partners with Lyre’s non-alc
Drinks International can exclusively reveal that non-alcoholic spirits brand, Lyre’s, has appointed DJ David Guetta as global brand ambassador.
Giffard launches alcohol-free range
Keeping up with the growing low/no-alcohol movement, Giffard has stepped up to the plate with its liqueurs.
Nc’nean secures funding to grow in North American markets
Nc’nean Distillery Limited has secured a Virgin Money funding package with the backing of UK Government department, UK Export Finance (UKEF), to help the independent distillery grow in North American markets.
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