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22 June, 2025

Pernod Ricard announces restructure as spirits sales decline

French spirits giant Pernod Ricard has announced a restructuring plan that threatens to result in job losses as spirits sales continue to slide.

The US government is expected to drop the recommendation that adults limit their alcohol consumption to one or two drinks a day from its dietary guidelines.

Glenfarclas has released its oldest ever single malt which has been made available globally in limited volumes.

The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) has launched an updated version of its Level 3 Award in Spirits qualification, in response to the growing demand for spirits education.

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The fifth China (Ningxia) International Wine Culture and Tourism Expo, has reported a “subtle transformation” in its wine industry.

Interloire has declared a growth in Loire wine exports for 2024 in both value and volume to reach record levels in the 21st century.

Australia’s Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has unveiled a new in-house facility for low and no alcohol wine production.

Dual-nationality North American whisky Whistlepig has announced the appointment of Charles Gibb as the company’s new chief executive officer.

Kathmandu’s Barc has been named the winner of the Michter’s Art of Hospitality Award as part of Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025.

Suntory Global Spirits has scrapped its £60 million HyClyde hydrogen project at the group's Auchentoshan Distillery in Clydebank, Scotland.

The Whisky Exchange has appointed Natalie Tennent as its new managing director which will be effective from 7 July 2025.

Spiritseurope has appointment Mark Titterington as its new director general, effective 1 September 2025.

Karuizawa Distillers has announced plans to construct a whisky distillery called Furaliss in Furano City, Hokkaido, in partnership with Seibu Group and Furano city itself.

The Macallan has launched a new bottle design across three of the brand’s Timeless Collections: Double Cask, Sherry Oak, and the Colour Collection.

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