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9 February, 2025

González Byass invests in Los Danzantes mezcal

Emperador Group and González Byass have formed a joint venture called Casa Pedro Domecq which has injected capital into Los Danzantes mezcal.

Pernod Ricard has recorded a 4% sales decline for H1 FY2025 as the premium spirits market continues to show a downward trend globally.

Barcelona Wine Week experienced a 30% increase in both exhibitor numbers and exhibition space in its fifth edition, which concluded 5 February.

US president Donald Trump has agreed to halt the introduction of the 25% tariffs on Canadian imports to the States until 4 March.

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Diageo chief executive Debra Crew addressed the implementation of US tariffs as part of the company’s six month interim results to 31 December 2024.

In a move reflecting the challenging economic climate, the CEO of wine merchant Berry Bros & Rudd has said the company is entering a consultation process with employees across 30 roles.

Fortitude Drinks has gained the exclusive distribution rights for Venezuelan rum Pampero in the UK.

Brands Report 2025: Mezcal

28 January, 2025

In an increasingly popular category the bestsellers have remained unchanged for the past three years

RoCo Brands, a premium spirits brands accelerator has acquired Irish whiskey brand Velvet Cap from Blackwater Distillery.

UK wine importer, Mentzendorff, has announced the addition of Napa Valley’s Spottswoode Estate Vineyard and Winery to its portfolio.

Diageo has sold an 80.4% shareholding in Guinness Ghana Breweries to Castel Group in Africa for $81m.

Brands Report 2025: Cognac

27 January, 2025

It may be suffering something of a slump when it comes to cocktail menus, but cognac still has presence in the world’s best bars.

Premium spirits business International Beverage, the international arm of Thai Beverage Public Limited Company (ThaiBev) has acquired Asiaeuro International Beverage (AIB).

Michter’s has been a bartender favourite and a stalwart at the top of our trending list since making its debut in 2016. 

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