Diageo has backed a proposal in the US state of Michigan to ban adults from driving if they are found to have bought alcohol on behalf of anyone under the legal drinking age.
Read more...Chilean winemaker Viña Ventisquero has launched its first premium Pinot Noir, under the brand name Herú.
Read more...Champagne house Gosset is to move its headquarters to newly-acquired premises in Epernay.
Read more...The Italian owner of Ty Nant spring water has bought a stake in the British owner of an Estonian beer brand.
Read more...For those who are consuming and spending less in the recession, and responsible drinking at the forefront of the trade debate, Casillero del Diablo has launched a range of 50cl bottles to its portfolio.
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Michelin-starred south Indian restaurant, Quilon, has picked up an Award of Excellence from American wine bible the Wine Spectator for its 128-bin wine list.
The Italian drinks group Campari says economic conditions eased in the second quarter of the year leading to a 2.5% organic sales growth to €441.8 million, for the half-year to June 30.
Read more...Sales of locally-produced ales are soaring in the on-trade, according to the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA).
Read more...The Spanish liqueur brand Licor 43 is embarking on an on-trade push in the UK market with a cocktail booklet featuring the drink in 43 recipes.
Read more...Berberana has added Carta de Plata to its portfolio - a new mid-priced 'popular premium' wine.
Read more...Zubrowka vodka producer CEDC saw net profit fall by 18% in the three months to June 30, driven primarily by adverse currency movements.
Read more...Improved efficiencies helped Danish brewer Carlsberg post a 26% increase in like-for-like operating profit in the first six months of 2009.
Read more...Bibendum has bolstered its Burgundy portfolio with the addition of St-Aubin-based firm, Domaine Roux Père et Fils.
Read more...Scotch whisky producer Whyte & Mackay is undertaking a "major review" of its operations which it says could lead to the loss of 85 jobs in Scotland.
Read more...Arniston Bay has moved its distribution to Percy Fox following the end of Ehrmanns' partnership with the Company of Wine People and its buy out by Global Vintners.
Read more...The Balvenie has become the first Scotch whisky producer to become a supporting member of the Slow Food organisation.
Read more...Rexam Beverage Can Europe & Asia will close its Dmitrov plant near Moscow because of a reduction in demand due to the recession.
Read more...A Scottish Parliament committee has said it will consider a call for an inquiry into the Scotch whisky industry.
Read more...Wood's 100, the premium dark rum is recognising the heritage and courage of Britain's armed forces by launching a summer campaign to discover "what makes a modern day hero".
Read more...MPs on the Commons Public Committee have released a report stating the Government should consider whether the current safe drinking and alcohol unit guidelines are "fit for purpose."
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