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10 November, 2025

Diageo chief “not satisfied with current performance”

Diageo’s interim chief executive, Nik Jhangiani, has stated that the company is “not satisfied” with its current performance following the release of its first quarter trading statement for fiscal 2026.

Italian vodka producer Altamura Distilleries has expanded into Asia with new distribution partnerships in Hong Kong and mainland China.

London Wine Fair has announced a management buyout via an asset sale to current event director Hannah Tovey.

Viña Concha y Toro closed the third quarter of FY25 with growth in both value and volume to secure eight consecutive quarters of revenue growth.

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UK’s leading non-profit for driving inclusivity and diversity within the hospitality industry, Equal Measures, has announced its expansion into supporting underrepresented people working within the UK wine industry.

Italian authorities have seized Campari Group shares worth €1.3 billion from Luxembourg-based holding company Lagfin, amid allegations of tax fraud.

Licor 43 owner Zamora Company has acquired a majority stake in Bodegas Godeval in the Valdeorras region in Galicia, Spain.

Diageo has filed a motion to dismiss legal findings in the Florida class action lawsuit that accused the company of tequila adulteration.

Champagne house Bollinger sent a cease and desist letter to English wine brand Folc over a social media post referencing “Bollie”.

Cutty Sark has expanded its age statement range with the launch of a 17-year-old blend matured in three different cask types.

Taken from our 2025 Cocktail Report, this latest edition of our bestselling classics list is the result of a poll of award-nominated or award-winning bars from around the world.

Maison Telmont has announced Brice Bezin as its new cellar master and ‘head of grape supply’ succeeding Bertrand Lhôpital.

Following its sixteenth edition, co-founders Hannah Sharman-Cox and Siobhán Payne have announced their acquisition of the brands London Cocktail Week and London Wine Week from the ownership of Speciality Drinks. 

Pink Chardonnay has been named an official grape variety authorised for use in champagne production by the Comité Champagne.

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