Freixenet sparkling wine has entered the spirits category with the launch of a new aperitif.

Brewdog has announced the appointment of AlixPartners to restructure the company for sale following more than a £35m loss in 2025 and totalling -£148m since 2019.

Non-profit organisation, the OurWhisky Foundation, has opened applications for the 2026 edition of its personal and professional development course for women in whisky, the Atonia Programme.

Heineken will cut up to 6,000 jobs over the next two years, amounting to nearly 7% of its global workforce. 

Tim Etherington-Judge, founder of Healthy Hospo and co-founder of Avallen Spirits, has announced the launch of Alkatera, a digital sustainability tool for the drinks industry.

It’s a familiar story – Trinidad giant Angostura maintains its dominance as the go-to in an overwhelming number of bars

Altamura Distilleries is accelerating its US expansion with further nationwide distribution.

Constellation Brands has appointed Enotria as its new on-trade and independent retail distributor for a selection of its wine brands.

Wine specialist Bibendum has announced it is now the UK distributor of champagne producer Domaine Alexandre Bonnet, and prosecco producer Fidora.

Japanese brewer Kirin Holdings has agreed to sell its Kentucky bourbon brand Four Roses to US-based Gallo Winery for up to $775m.

Mexican authorities have arrested the mayor of Tequila, Jalisco, for allegedly extorting major distillers in collusion with the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

Scotland’s first community-owned distillery, GlenWyvis, has secured half a million in funding to expand its whisky production and create new jobs.

Multi-beverage business Ag Barr, owner of brands such as Irn-Bru and Funkin Cocktails, has bought soft drinks and mixers brand Fentimans for £38m.