Also featured in this year’s report are recipes for those bestselling classics from those award-winning bars.
Today’s professionals combine technical skill, creativity, guest experience, and leadership, all while staying attuned to shifting consumer trends. In such a dynamic industry, continuous learning isn’t optional—it’s essential for refining craft, building sustainable careers, and staying competitive. At the forefront of this movement is Bar Convent London 2026, where education and professional development are at the heart of a two-day programme at Tobacco…
Taking place in the heart of Brooklyn, this premier trade event brings together thousands of bar and beverage professionals—from bartenders, mixologists, and bar owners to distributors, importers, and leading spirits brands—for an immersive, high-energy experience designed to inspire innovation and drive business growth. Over the course of two dynamic days, attendees gain access to a thoughtfully curated show floor featuring hundreds of top-tier exhibitors…
For venues looking to drive footfall and increase dwell time, the sunset window has become one of the most commercially valuable opportunities on the clock. Passoã, the world’s No.1 passion fruit liqueur, is placing itself firmly at the centre of this growing occasion with its global Taste the Sunset campaign, launched to celebrate the brand’s 40th anniversary. Recent market data highlights the scale of…
With more people seeking to moderate their alcohol intake, and operators looking for ways to enhance their drink menus, the role of premium soft drinks and mixers has never been more important. While the total soft drinks category has returned to slight value growth of +0.6%, it is the premium segment that is accelerating at +4.7%, reflecting consumer demand for great-tasting, high-quality soft drinks…
This growth is particularly notable in large venues and bars, where tequila sales have surged by up to 26.6% [1]. The appeal lies in tequila’s versatility. It’s no longer confined to shots; patrons are sipping it neat, enjoying it over ice, or experimenting with it in cocktails. Classics like the Margarita, which is still widely considered the UK’s number one cocktail, and the Paloma remain firm…
Innovation and Exhibitor Highlights BCB Brooklyn 2025 will spotlight a growing trend in no and low-alcohol products, featuring dedicated exhibitor space and two exclusive education sessions for brands on June 9 covering brand building and regulatory guidance. International pavilions from countries like Italy, Japan, and Austria will showcase global craftsmanship alongside exciting product launches. Curated Education and Industry Storytelling Led by Head of Education…
The company used algorithms capable of analysing more than two million combinations of ingredients, distillation techniques and maceration methods to create the gin. The family-owned Spanish company also produces a range of spirits including whisky, vodka, brandy and rum.
The demand is likely to be discussed during the EU’s College of Commissioners visit to India on 27-28 February, led by European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen. Following the recent reduction of tariffs by India for Bourbon whiskey from 150% to 100%, as a result of Trump criticism, the EU reportedly wants to broaden market access. Speaking on the negotiations at India Bar…
The court heard that mechanical engineer Michael Thomson suffered burns to 30% of his body when an improperly fitted valve burst and released 10,000 litres of 104 oC pot ale onto him on 24 March 2021. Diageo has pleaded guilty to failing to take reasonable steps to ensure work equipment was safely constructed or adapted, failing to provide a safe system of working and failing…
