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12 July, 2025

Two new lawsuits filed against Diageo amid tequila adulteration claims

A pair of additional class action lawsuits have been filed against Diageo North America accusing the company of falsely marketing its Casamigos and Don Julio tequila brands as 100% agave.

Edrington has announced that after 27 years, Gordon Motion is retiring as master whisky maker of Highland Park.

Drinks industry not-for-profit, Celebrate Her, has revealed the findings of a global survey, conducted in partnership with Allara Global and CGA by NIQ, that shows the reality of working in the hospitality industry.

Vilafranca del Penedès-based wine group Familia Torres has announced the appointment of Fabrice Ducceschi as the company’s new general manager.

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Diageo has completed the sale of its 54.4% shareholding in Seychelles Breweries to Phoenix Beverages Limited, a subsidiary of Mauritius-based IBL Group.

Wales-based Hensol Castle Distillery has announced an agreement with Molson Coors Beverage Company to list a portion of its spirits across the UK.

Asia’s 50 Best Bars has announced the extended 51-100 list for the fifth year running.

Scottish spirits company Edrington has announced its financial results for the year to 31 March 2025, which saw revenue fall by 10%.

Online auctioneer Whisky Hammer, founded by Scottish brothers Craig and Daniel Milne, has announced the opening of its first operational base in The Netherlands.

Edinburgh’s Iain McPherson has been voted the most influential figure in the global bar industry, according to Drinks International’s Bar World 100 in association with Perrier.

Gen Z is now not drinking less than older generations of consumers, IWSR’s latest Bevtrac survey has revealed.

Drinks group Diageo has agreed to the sale of Diageo Operations Italy to Italian-based food and drink company NewPrinces (formerly Newlat Food).

Fine wine and spirits merchant Berry Bros & Rudd has appointed Jamie Ritchie as managing director of international and auctions, with responsibility for leading its business in the US and Asia.

UK-based tonic, mixer and soft drinks brand, Franklin & Sons, has expanded its distribution across the US through a partnership with Empire Distributors.

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