US spirits sales in the country’s control states “rebounded” in September, helped by the timing of the Labor Day holiday, newly released figures show. Volume sales rose 3.2% to just over five million ...

Wine and spirits producers in the UK have criticised the Government’s move to increase duty rates from next year. In its Autumn Budget, the Government said it will raise duty rates on alcohol in line ...

Heineken is moving production of its Czech beer Březňák as part of what it says are efforts to support the brand’s “long-term future”. In a statement today (28 October), the Amstel brewer said it had ...

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MARCH 27: A bartender pours Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey at the 2023 Bar & Restaurant Expo and World Tea Expo Welcome Kickoff Party at AYU Dayclub at Resorts World Las Vegas on ...

India’s attempt to exclude bulk Scotch imports from reduced tariffs goes against benefits agreed in the UK-India trade deal, local trade body the ISWAI has reportedly said. Earlier this month, the ...

Allied Blenders and Distillers has received a visit from Indian tax officials looking into the import of bulk Scotch into the country. In a stock-exchange filing yesterday (22 October), the Officer’s ...

Vineyards in Ningxia, China. Credit: Nik G/ Shutterstock.com. The partner of French luxury group LVMH in its Chinese vineyard joint venture has proposed to exit the business arrangement. In a ...

Berentzen-Gruppe, the German distiller, has confirmed talks over a potential sale of the business to US spirits giant Sazerac. In a stock-exchange filing yesterday (16 September), the Frankfurt-listed ...

President Trump has blocked Canadian alcohol and dairy imports, marking an escalation of the trade conflict between the neighbouring countries. A White House fact sheet said the move is a direct ...

Credit: Tanya Keisha/Shutterstock.com. Amber Beverage Group has secured an extension of its debt moratorium, allowing the spirits business to continue talks with creditors. In April, the spirits group ...

Pernod Ricard has bought the remaining stake in Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto, bringing the Italian aperitif liqueur brand fully under its ownership. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

US alcohol industry groups are calling on both sides of the North American border to swiftly resolve their tariff dispute after talks broke down last week. A 50% tariff from the US on goods from ...