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Campari UK pleads companies donate unused Xmas party budgets
Campari UK has urged companies to donate a suggested 5% from their unused Christmas party budgets to its hospitality worker relief fund Shaken Not Broken.
Mermaid achieves Net Zero sustainability status
UK gin and vodka brand Mermaid has achieved Net Zero status after a year of being plastic-free.
London bar lands pre-batched cocktails deal with Coca-Cola
North London bar Ladies & Gents has created a range of 70s-style cocktails in partnership with Halewood and Coca-Cola.
Master of Malt relaunches #WhiskySanta campaign
Online retailer Master of Malt aims to spread some much-needed festive cheer by relaunching its popular #WhiskySanta promotion.
Wine.com reports 217% revenue increase
Leading US online retailer Wine.com has reported a 217% year-on-year revenue increase for the six months to September 30.
Diageo pledges to be carbon neutral and improve ethnic diversity by 2030
Diageo has unveiled a 10-year action plan designed to achieve net zero carbon emissions across all direct operations and boost ethnic diversity in the leadership team.
Martin Miller's Winterful celebrates the brand's 20th anniversary
Drinks International caught up with Martin Miller’s new brand ambassador to learn more about the brand’s new seasonal gin.
Naked Wines' James Crawford reflects upon H1 results
Drinks International caught up with Naked Wines’ chief financial officer James Crawford to discuss the firm’s impressive H1 results.
Sexy Fish cocktail menu set to dazzle customers
London hotspot Sexy Fish has unveiled a new cocktail book and menu called Surrealism to celebrate its fifth birthday.
Naked Wines revenues increase 79.6%
Naked Wines enjoyed 79.6% revenue growth in the six months to September 28 after demand for online wine purchases soared during the lockdown.
Hofmeister secures investment from beer industry veterans
The former managing directors of Greene King and Ei Group have invested in Hofmeister after growing excited by its potential to take the world beer category by storm.
Guinness forced to recall alcohol-free beer just two weeks after launch
Diageo has issued a product recall notice for Guinness 0.0 after revealing that a microbiological contamination may have left cans “unsafe to consume”.
IWSR forecasts alcohol industry to perform better than expected in 2020
The global drinks industry will enjoy a better than expected performance in 2020 as a result of dynamism in ecommerce and retail, according to new IWSR forecasts.
Trade coalition pleads against further EU tariffs on US spirits
A coalition of 20 trade associations representing the US, EU and UK wine and spirits sectors have warned against the introduction of new tariffs.
Bars and restaurants in the US added 192,000 jobs in October
Restaurants and bars in the US added 192,000 jobs in October, according to a new report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The United Arab Emirates relaxes laws on alcohol
On Saturday, the United Arab Emirates announced new laws removing punishments for the consumption, sales and possession of alcohol for those 21 and over.
Bruce Jack discusses South African wine trade's challenges
Renowned South African winemaker Bruce Jack speaks to Drinks International about the challenges the industry has faced this year and its future prospects.
Rueda ramps up focus on exports
The Rueda wine region plans to significantly ramp up its focus on export markets after overhauling its Denomination of Origin regulations.
New non-alcoholic spirit brand ZEO, which has been created in partnership with bartender Simone Caporale, has launched into the UK market.
Quintessential Brands promotes James Lousada to chief executive
Leading gin producer Quintessential Brands has promoted James Lousada to the role of chief executive.
DI's Global Bar Edition launches
Drinks International's Global Bar Edition, which includes the official guide to The World’s 50 Best Bars 2020, has launched in digital form.
Connaught triumphs at World's 50 Best Bars
London’s Connaught Bar has taken the crown at The World’s 50 Best Bars 2020, ending its 10-year wait for the industry’s most coveted prize.
Milestone Beverages eyes expansion across Asia Pacific
Joe Milner's Milestone Beverages has been driving expansion through Asia, and it is now eyeing new markets. Martin Green hears how the company plans to move forward.
Chivas Brothers Unveils 2020 Distillery Reserve Collection
Chivas Brothers has released a single malt collection featuring 48 single cask expressions from across its 13 Scotch whisky distilleries.
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.
Salcombe Distilling Co. predicts golden future for alcohol-free spirits
An award-winning distiller has tipped the non-alcoholic spirits category to enjoy strong future growth thanks to a raft of innovation in the years ahead.
Everleaf launches two varieties as part of rebrand
Non-alcoholic aperitif brand Everleaf has re-launched with new branding, bottle design and two extra varieties this winter.
Concha y Toro reports huge growth during Q3
Leading Chilean wine producer Concha y Toro managed to increase consolidated sales by 28% year-on-year during Q3.
Bacardi launches Twistails for home cocktail market
Bacardi has entered the home-cocktail market with the launch of pre-made cocktail pods called Twistails.
The World's 50 Best 51-100 list announced for 2020
The World’s 50 Best Bars has released its extended 51-100 list, presented in association with Mancino Vermouth, with London’s Scout at the top.
AB InBev reports sales increase in Q3
AB InBev reported a 4% revenue increase in Q3 after enjoying surging sales in Brazil, Mexico and the United States.
International Spirits Challenge 2020 Awards: Winners Announced
Dalmore 35 Year Old Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky has been named the Supreme Champion at the International Spirits Challenge 2020 Awards.
Heineken beats expectations in strong Q3
Heineken beat analysts’ expectations by reporting a volume sales decline of just 1.9% during the third quarter of 2020.
Australia grows wine exports by 4%
Strong demand in the UK and China allowed Australia to increase wine exports by 4% during the 12 months to September 30.
The Drinks Trust launches diversity and wellbeing survey
The Drinks Trust has launched a survey in order to better understand what the industry’s thoughts are on diversity and inclusion.
Carlsberg returned to sales growth in Q3
Carlsberg increased its forecast for full-year earnings after enjoying organic volume growth of 2.4% during the third quarter.
Renato Giovannoni wins Altos Bartenders’ Bartender Award 2020
Renato ‘Tato’ Giovannoni has won the Altos Bartenders’ Bartender Award 2020 after building up an iconic reputation among his peers.
Harrods head of wine and spirits moves to Mocktail Beverages
Ed Gerard has left his role of head of wines and spirits at upmarket retailer Harrods to join Mocktail Beverages as global business development director.
Zing Zang launches RTD range in US
US pre-mixed cocktail company Zing Zang has launched a new line of spirits-based ready-to-drink (RTD) canned cocktails.
Carlos I commemorates 130th anniversary with exclusive brandy
Leading Spanish brandy producer Osborne has launched a limited-edition called Carlos 130 to mark the bestselling brand’s 130th anniversary.
Marussia Beverages launches Hatozaki Japanese whisky
Marussia Beverages has bolstered its spirits portfolio by taking on two Japanese whiskies from Hatozaki.
Scottish Hospitality Group pleads for further government aid after extended closures
The extended closure of Scottish hospitality venues will have “devastating consequences” on the industry according to the Scottish Hospitality Group.
Number of new US spirits brands exploding in 2020
The registration of new spirits brands in the US has rocketed in the US in 2020 compared to the previous year.
Guinness launches alcohol-free variant
Guinness has become the latest major beer brand to launch an alcohol-free variant in a bid to capitalise upon growing consumer demand for the category.
Pernod Ricard recovery gathers pace in Q1
Resilient off-trade sales in the USA and Europe helped Pernod Ricard rally during the first quarter of fiscal 2021.
Bacardi unveils world's first biodegradable spirts bottle
Bacardi has unveiled plans to put the world’s first 100% degradable spirits bottles on shelves and back bars by 2023.
Remy Cointreau raises guidance after 16.4% sales decline
Remy Cointreau has reported a 16.4% decrease in sales for the first half of its fiscal year after the pandemic ravaged its on-trade business.
Former Pernod Ricard execs create botanical rum
Former Pernod Ricard executives Laurent Lacassagne and Patrick Venning have launched a botanical rum after setting up a micro-distillery in London’s Brixton Market.
Zamora Company reports strong 2019 sales
Spanish drinks producer Zamora Company has reported that turnover increased 6.3% to €208 million in 2019.
Don Papa Rye Aged Rum launches in 28 markets
Don Papa has celebrated the close ties between the Philippines and the United States by launching a rum aged for four years in American rye casks.
