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Stock Spirits Group names Steven Libermann as chief executive
Stock Spirits Group has appointed Steven Libermann as its chief executive officer, effective 1 December 2025.
Corruption and war: Ukraine's vodka revolution
In February 2022, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine which sparked the biggest conflict in Europe since World War II. Over the subsequent years, drone attacks and combat fighting have dominated the news, but for the vodka industry there’s a completely different narrative less told.
Le Philtre vodka joins Spiribam
French organic vodka Le Philtre has joined spirits producer and distributor Spiribam.
Lion appoints new chief executive and creates Lion ANZ business
Lion has announced the appointment of Anubha Sahasrabuddhe as chief executive officer and the creation of Lion ANZ business.
AB InBev volumes decline driven by Brazil and China
Budweiser owner AB InBev has announced its second-quarter sales volumes, which saw a drop due to weak demand in Brazil and China, resulting in a 1.9% decline in global volumes.
Diageo chief executive Debra Crew steps down
Diageo has announced that Debra Crew has stepped down as chief executive officer and as a board director with immediate effect, by mutual agreement.
Rémy Cointreau names new chief executive
The Rémy Cointreau board of directors has announced Franck Marilly as its new chief executive, taking office on 25 June 2025, succeeding Éric Vallat.
Vinarchy appoints global chief executive
The board of global wine business Vinarchy has appointed Danny Celoni as its chief executive officer.
Whisky tariffs halved in UK-India trade deal
The UK and India have agreed a new trade deal which will see tariffs on gin and Scotch whisky fall to 40%.
Lucas Bols chief executive to step down
The Lucas Bols Company has announced that Frank Cocx, current chief financial officer, will take over as chief executive of the company.
Scotch Whiskymaker, Compass Box, has appointed Nishat Gupte as the company’s new chief executive officer.
Suntory promotes EVP Nobuhiro Torii to president
Suntory Holdings has appointed Nobuhiro (Nobu) Torii, the company’s current executive vice president, as the new president, effective 25 March 2025.
Ex-Campari chief executive joins Cygnet Gin as chairman
Ex-Campari global chief executive Matteo Fantacchiotti has been appointed as partner and chairman of Welsh gin brand Cygnet.
Stoli Group USA files for bankruptcy
Stoli Group has filed for bankruptcy in the US largely due to a two-month-long cyber attack that impacted operations in the States.
Non-alcoholic drinks brand Crossip has partnered with Tea and Toast Asia and Spirits Syndicate to launch in Malaysia.
Anora Group chief executive to retire
Nordic wine and spirits brand house, Anora Group, has announced the retirement of chief executive Jacek Pastuszka.
Ross Carter resigns as chief executive of The Drinks Trust
The Drinks Trust has announced the resignation of Ross Carter, who served as chief executive officer for the organisation since July 2019.
Campari chief executive resigns after five months
Campari Group chief executive, Matteo Fantacchiotti, has announced his resignation after only five months in the role.
Hospo concerns over UK smoking ban
The representative group for UK hospitality has criticised government plans to ban smoking from beer gardens, outside restaraunts, sports stadiums and outside hospitals.
Nemiroff expands into Egypt and Tunisia
Ukrainian vodka brand Nemiroff is expanding into Egypt and Tunisia through a partnership with Odyssey Group.
Diageo invests €100m to decarbonise Dublin Guinness site
Diageo has announced plans to invest over €100 million to decarbonise Guinness' home site at St. James’s Gate in Dublin.
Pernod Ricard agrees to sell Becherovka to Maspex
Pernod Ricard has signed an agreement to sell Czech herbal liqueur Becherovka to Poland’s Maspex Group for an undisclosed sum.
Familia Torres begins generational transition process
The advisory board of Familia Torres has agreed to begin a generational transition process in which the current chief executive, Miquel Torres Maczassek, will be appointed president of the company.
UK Government freezes alcohol duty in mini-budget
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has announced that planned increases in alcohol duty have been ditched in his mini-budget.
The Drinks Trust asks the industry to support its Emergency Energy Crisis Initiative
This winter, The Drinks Trust is launching a dedicated grant-giving campaign, the Emergency Energy Poverty Fund, that will run from October 2022 until the exhaustion of funds.
Ste Michelle Wine Estates acquires A to Z Wineworks
Washington State’s Ste Michelle Wine Estates has announced the acquisition of Oregon winery A to Z Wineworks, the first strategic acquisition for the winery under the ownership of private equity firm Sycamore Partners.
Código 1530 announces two mezcal releases
Independent tequila brand, Código1530, has announced its entry into the mezcal category with the launch of two mezcal expressions.
Pernod Ricard reports strong H1 growth
Surging demand for premium spirits powered Pernod Ricard’s 17% year-on-year sales growth in the six months to December 31, 2021.
Scotch Whisky Association announces new chief executive
The former British ambassador to Argentina will succeed Karen Betts as the chief executive of the Scotch Whisky Association.
Jean-Etienne Gourgues: Who is the new chief of Chivas?
Jean-Etienne Gourgues landed one of the top jobs in the Scotch whisky industry when he took over as chairman and chief executive of Chivas Brothers this summer.
Surge in hard seltzer brands slow uptake
It has been a sobering quarter for hard seltzers. Sales of the canned RTD that disrupted the US alcohol market when it burst on to the scene in 2016 have finally stalled.
White Claw lays out international expansion plans
It’s been a sobering quarter for hard seltzer. Sales of the canned RTD that disrupted the US alcohol market when it burst onto the scene in 2016, have for the first time, stalled.
Tequila's calling for celebrity mixto
Stars continue to flock to give their endorsement to 100% agave brands, but sustainability has become an issue as consumer demand has risen.
Ardgowan Distillery announces construction of new distillery following £8.4 million investment
Ardgowan Distillery has announced a new one million litre single malt distillery and visitor centre, built on the Ardgowan Estate in Inverclyde, Scotland.
Gonzalez Byass UK appoints Melissa Draycott as managing director
Melissa Draycott will take over from Martin Skelton as managing director of Gonzalez Byass UK in September.
IWSR purchases Wine Intelligence
Global drinks industry data provider IWSR has purchased consumer insights firm Wine Intelligence for an undisclosed sum.
Portman Group announces new chief executive
The Portman Group has announced that Matt Lambert will replace John Timothy as chief executive in January 2021.
Quintessential Brands promotes James Lousada to chief executive
Leading gin producer Quintessential Brands has promoted James Lousada to the role of chief executive.
Aphria ties up $300m deal for SweetWater Brewing Co.
Canada’s third largest cannabis company has agreed a $300 million deal to purchase Atlanta-based brewer SweetWater.
Naked Wines makes a flying start to fiscal 2021 as online orders soar
Naked Wines has reported 81% year-on-year revenue growth during April and May as online orders spiked during the coronavirus lockdown.
Codorníu appoints new chief executive
Spanish wine producer Codorníu has announced that Sergio Fuster will take over as chief executive in September.
British bar industry pleads for government support to save it from oblivion
The British pub and bar industry will be lost within days if the government does not take swift action to prop it up, leading operators have warned.
Patrick Ricard the titular head of the Pernod Ricard family, has died. He was 67. Cause of death has not been disclosed but it is believed to be a heart attack.
SAB Miller announces staff shake-up
SAB Miller has announced a number of directorate and senior management changes that will become effective from the company’s annual general meeting on July 26, 2012.
UK budget sees alcohol prices increase
UK: The Chancellor has added another 41p to a bottle of spirits and 11p to a bottle of wine in the latest Budget.
WSTA appoints new chief executive
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association, the lead body for the UK wine and spirits sectors, has announced the appointment of Miles Beale as its new chief executive.
LVMH has appointed new chief executive officers for its champagne brands Moet & Chandon and Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin.
The board of Alcohol Concern, the anti-alcohol lobby group in the UK, has announced a restructuring of its senior management following the loss of core funding with the role of the CEO becoming part time for a year alongside the recruitment of a full time director of fundraising and campaigning.
Businesses urged to make Responsibility Deal pledges
The UK government has urged the drinks industry to back its Responsibility Deal aimed at countering binge drinking and alcoholism.
A drink a day could keep the doctor away
Moderate drinking can help prevent heart disease, according to a new report in the British Medical Journal. The report, which is a review of research published over 30 years, said individuals who drink alcohol in moderation are less likely to develop heart disease compared to non-drinkers.
