China’s alcohol market recovery has faltered amidst consumer downtrading and high inventories, new IWSR data has revealed.

Cuban rum brand Havana Club has announced that Nathalie Parte is to replace Anne Martin as global marketing director.

The Drinks Trust charity has added five new members to its board of trustees – Jennie Baernreuther, Ian Bray, Tim Clay, Paul Haslam and Tony Watson.

Maison Ferrand has announced that it has acquired UK-based distributor Identity Drinks marking the launch of Maison Ferrand UK.

Ready-to-drink cocktail brand Whitebox has launched a round of crowdfunding through Seedrs with the goal of raising £200,000.

Hanna Lee Communications has launched a trade-consumer event called New York Bartender Week which will make its debut on 18-24 November 2024.

Pernod Ricard has agreed the sale of its international wine brands to Australian Wine Holdco for an undisclosed fee.

Bar Leone from Hong Kong has been named the best bar in Asia at the ninth edition of Asia’s 50 Best Bars in a live ceremony held in Hong Kong.

Zamora Company has announced record turnover for 2023 with €268 million and a 21.5% increase in sales since 2021.

Diageo has agreed to sell Pampero rum to Gruppo Montenegro for an undisclosed sum.

BrewDog has opened its first bar in Thailand as part of its international expansion drive having already opened venues in Perth, Rotterdam and Denver this year.

Whisky Live Paris celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, returning to France’s capital with new addition to the 2024 show, The Agave Patio, paying tribute to the growing interest in the tequila and mezcal market. 

French drinks group Pernod Ricard has announced the formation of a global brand company, North American Distillers (NADL), which will house it American whiskey portfolio.