Diageo has agreed to sell 100% of its shareholding in Diageo Kenya Limited, which holds 65% of the shares in EABL, to Asahi including Kenyan spirits business, UDVK.

Bacardi has introduced a trial to explore whether advanced robotics could help identify small but potentially expensive ethanol leaks in ageing warehouses.

Anora and Baltic Sea Action Group (BSAG) renew long-term collaboration to promote regenerative farming and protect the Baltic Sea. 

Penrhos Spirits has announced a new partnership with Fortitude Drinks UK as the brand’s first national distributor.

US-based distributor, Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC), has announced the appointment of Marc Sachs to permanent president and chief executive officer.

Chivas Brothers, the Scotch whisky arm of Pernod Ricard, has named Kevin Balmforth as its new master blender, succeeding Sandy Hyslop.  

Diageo has announced the opening of Guinness Open Gate Brewery, a new £73m visitor experience and working microbrewery in London’s Covent Garden.

UK-based distribution and brand-building company, Chimera Brand Development, has announced the addition of three brands to its portfolio.

Brewing giant Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) has announced plans to acquire an 85% stake in ready-to-drink brand BeatBox, for approximately $490m. 

Madrí Excepcional has announced that it has surpassed £1 billion in annual sales, five years after launching.

James Gin, the gin brand created by James May, has announced its international expansion, partnering with global spirits consultancy Russell & Stellar to lead its growth beyond the UK and US.

50 Best has announced the launch of Europe’s 50 Best Bars, Drinks International can exclusively reveal.

The Loire Valley harvest for 2025 has been described as “promising” despite a series of heatwaves and heavy rainfall.