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Nick Gillett: Aperitivo – The best thing we’ve borrowed from Europe

Published: 27 July, 2026

There's a shade of orange that has colonised the British summer, and I bet you know the one. It's a spritz enjoyed on every terrace, every canalside table, every Instagram grid.

Pernod Ricard invests in Italy’s Italicus

Published: 12 March, 2020

Pernod Ricard has expanded its ‘super’ premium spirits portfolio with an undisclosed investment in bergamot-infused Italian aperitivo Italicus.

Veeno powers on with expansion plans

Published: 27 March, 2018

Veeno, the Italian wine café business, has revealed plans to nearly double its number of outlets from 15 to 27 this year.

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