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US spirits volumes see further decline
New data from the IWSR, the global authority on beverage alcohol data and intelligence, has revealed the US beverage alcohol market continued to shrink in the first seven months of 2024, with volumes declining more than expected.
African Originals secures USD$2m to fuel expansion
African Originals, the beverage company behind brands such as Kenyan Originals, African Originals and 5.8 has raised USD$2m in a funding round led by Phoenix Beverages Limited, Mauritius' largest beverage company.
Diageo acquires Ritual Zero Proof
Diageo North America has announced its acquisition of Ritual Zero Proof Non-Alcoholic Spirits (Ritual).
Campari buys stake in Bunnahabhain owner CVH Spirits
Campari Group has acquired a minority stake in the owner of single malt whisky brand Bunnahabhain.
Suntory Oceania’s AU$400m site starts production
Suntory Oceania has begun production at its AU$400m manufacturing facility in Australia, to produce the company’s RTD brands from next year.
Campari chief executive resigns after five months
Campari Group chief executive, Matteo Fantacchiotti, has announced his resignation after only five months in the role.
Fynoderee Distillery expands into Europe
Isle of Man drinks producer The Fynoderee Distillery is expanding its operations to mainland Europe in a move to boost the island’s growing food and drink sector.
Pernod Ricard acquires minority stake in Lewis Hamilton's Almave
Pernod Ricard has announced the acquisition of a minority stake in Almave, the non-alc blue agave-based spirit brand, co-founded by Formula One champion, Lewis Hamilton and Casa Lumbre’s Iván Saldaña.
Whisky Live Paris returns for 20th anniversary edition
Whisky Live Paris celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, returning to France’s capital with new addition to the 2024 show, The Agave Patio, paying tribute to the growing interest in the tequila and mezcal market.
Enotria & Coe to distribute Toku Saké in the UK
Toku Saké has announced the appointment of Enotria & Coe as its exclusive distributor in the UK.
Golden Moon Distillery closes its doors
US, Colorado-based Golden Moon distillery has ceased operations after 16 years, due to being unable to find a buyer for the business.
Anora completes purchase of Blomberg Glögg from Orkla Denmark
Anora has reached an agreement to acquire the Blomberg glögg brand, along with its recipes and intellectual property rights, from Orkla Denmark.
Uncle Nearest acquires Square One Organic Spirits
US-based whiskey brand Uncle Nearest has announced the acquisition of Square One Organic Spirits.
Ramsbury distillery to expand into whisky
Wiltshire-based distillery Ramsbury, known for its London Dry Gin and Estate Vodka, has begun preparations to release English whiskies.
Aldi loses Court of Appeal battle against M&S
The Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by German supermarket chain Aldi over a ruling made last year which stated the discounter copied Marks and Spencer’s festive gin bottle design.
Kirker Greer Spirits expands presence in Singapore
Kirker Greer Spirits has announced its expansion into the Singaporean market from early spring, partnering with distributor The First Pour.
Whitebox Cocktails partners with Artisan Spirits
Ready-to-serve cocktail brand Whitebox Cocktails has partnered with brand-building agency, Artisan Spirits, to expand its international distribution.
Speciality Brands adds two brands to spirits portfolio
Spirits distributor Speciality Brands is adding Takamaka to its rum portfolio, alongside signing an exclusive partnership with Chichibu Distillery, taking over from Speciality Drinks.
Spirit of Craft Awards launch in Asia
FoodNews Creative Marketing Agency is launching the first edition of the Spirit of Craft Awards (SOCraft Awards).
The Drinks Trust annual industry survey now open
The Drinks Trust has launched its annual industry survey aimed at achieving a better understanding of the wider drinks industry and hospitality community.
Paragon to exclusively distribute Zamora brands in the UK
Drinks importer and distributor, Paragon Brands, has announced its new role as the exclusive distributor of Zamora Company spirits and liqueurs in the UK.
Brands Report 2024: Non-alcoholic spirits
Low and no continues to gain traction, with new players constantly appearing, although the mainstays are as last year.
Holyrood Distillery secures funding package with fintech Ferovinum
Edinburgh’s Holyrood Distillery has secured a new funding package with specialist wine and spirits fintech Ferovinum, to support its domestic and international growth plans in 2024 and beyond.
Former Patrón executives launch spirits venture
The founder of Patrón Tequila, John Paul DeJoria, has reunited with the brand’s former leadership team and a former executive of Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits to launch a new Texas-based spirits company.
Diageo settles lawsuits with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
Drinks giant Diageo and rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs have released a statement resolving all legal disputes between them.
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.
Korea’s soju prices set to fall
Korean liquor giants, including Hite Jinro and Lotte Chilsung Beverage, are set to reduce the wholesale prices of their soju brands beginning next year.
Spirit of Gallo brings soju brands to the US
Spirit of Gallo has announced it will distribute Korean soju brands Soonhari, Chum Churum and Saero in the US from January 2024, in partnership with Lotte Chilsung Beverage Co.
Ojo de Dios partners with Nightcap Brands
Ojo de Dios Mezcal has announced a partnership with Nightcap Brands as its official UK importer and sales agent.
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.
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.
UK RTD brand Moth (Mix of Total Happiness) is launching in the US this week.
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.
BrewDog launches first rum cask sale with Whisky Hammer
BrewDog Distilling Co has released its first ever rum casks for sale as part of an annual online auction with specialist spirits auctioneer, Whisky Hammer.
Mr Lyan partners with Whitebox Cocktails
Bartender Ryan ‘Mr Lyan’ Chetiyawardana is joining forces with Whitebox Cocktails, the ready-to-pour cocktail brand founded by bartenders, to release three of his most known serves in a canned format.
Lewis Hamilton and Iván Saldaña team up to unveil new agave non-alc
Formula One champion and entrepreneur Lewis Hamilton, alongside agave expert and Casa Lumbre co-founder and master distiller Iván Saldaña, have unveiled Almave, the inaugural distilled non-alcoholic blue agave spirit.
IWSR Drinks Market Analysis has released its RTDs Strategic Study 2023, which revealed the RTD category is expected to grow by 12% in volume between 2022 and 2027, achieving $40bn by 2027 across 10 key markets.
Diageo announces regenerative agriculture programmes across Scotch and tequila
Don Julio producer Diageo, has announced two regenerative agriculture programmes across its tequila and Scotch brands in Mexico and Scotland.
Outcast Brands expands into seven new markets
Outcast Brands, the Dublin-based spirits company has announced the expansion of its global presence with the introduction of its Blood Monkey gins and Two Shores rums into seven new international markets.
Bacardi completes purchase of Ilegal Mezcal
Bacardi Limited has announced the completion of its acquisition of super-premium artisanal mezcal brand, Ilegal Mezcal.
House of Suntory launches limited-edition centenary bottlings
House of Suntory has announced the launch of limited-edition Yamazaki and Hakushu expressions in celebration of its 100th anniversary.
Lion completes takeover of Four Pillars
Sydney-based brewing group, Lion, has completed its takeover of Australian spirits producer Four Pillars for an undisclosed sum.
High Point changes name to Wavelength
High Point, the fermented non-alcoholic aperitif and digestif brand, has changed its name to Wavelength and unveiled a new logo.
London Essence, Avallen and ecoSpirits create low waste serve
Mixer brand The London Essence, Calvados brand Avallen and low carbon, low waste spirits distribution technology ecoSpirits, have joined together to create ‘The Sustainable Spritz’, a low waste serve that eliminates single use glass.
Jinro tops The Millionaires’ Club with over 100 million cases sold
Korean Soju brand Jinro has once again topped the list of Drinks International’s The Millionaires’ Club having sold more than 100m 9-litre cases in 2022.
Edrington UK introduces The Stillhouse Podcast
Edrington UK, supplier of whisky and cognac, has launched a podcast series, The Stillhouse Podcast, hosted by UK spirits expert, Becky Paskin.
Russian police raid counterfeit Johnnie Walker factory
Russian police have uncovered a factory producing counterfeit alcohol, including fake Johnnie Walker Black Label and other brands.
The Boatyard Distillery launches sustainable initiatives to celebrate Earth Day
The Boatyard Distillery is introducing a series of initiatives, beginning 17 April, to celebrate Earth Day, held each year on 22 April.
Everleaf achieves B-Corp Certification
Everleaf non-alcoholic aperitif has become B-Corp certified, marking a major milestone in the brand's sustainability journey, which has been key to the business since its launch in 2019.
Pernod Ricard reports double-digit growth in H1 results
Havana Club owner, Pernod Ricard, has reported 19% organic sales growth in the first half of fiscal 2023, with all spirits segments seeing double-digit growth.
