The refreshed design comes with the aim to “elevate Aperol’s presence across bars, terraces, and retail shelves”, the group said. “This new bottle is a celebration of what has always defined Aperol. It reflects our Italian roots while bringing a more contemporary expression to an icon enjoyed around the world. Every detail has been carefully considered to enhance the Aperol experience and reaffirm…

The deal gives the group the rights to the Innis & Gunn name and its intellectual property. The brewer’s 105 employees working at pubs in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee, as well as at its brewery in Perth, will be made redundant, the BBC reported. Following the news, Dougal Gunn Sharp, founder of Innis & Gunn, said: “Today is a very difficult day,…

Throughout history women have often been the heroes behind famous whisky names. Eleanor Yates hears from five modern-day pioneers changing the business.

Lister brings experience from Speciality Brands, Elixir Distillers and Fluid Movement, while Nickson comes from Identity Drinks, Nc’nean, Speciality Brands and Elixir Distillers.  The agency will capitalise this collective experience to specialise in commercial strategy, brand advocacy, and events management, as well as connecting drinks brands with trade, media, and consumers. “Too often, great brands get lost in crowded distributor portfolios or locked…

Registration has officially opened for Hennessy MyWay, a global cocktail challenge that celebrates bartending with a conscience. The challenge invites bartenders from around the world to blend sustainable practices in cocktail creation with ritual-inspired serves. “Sustainability means something different to everyone and could be inspired by ingredients wasted at your bar, inefficiencies in your home, or creative ways to repurpose materials,” says Jordan Bushell, Hennessy…

Loire Valley wines are attracting renewed and growing interest for their diversity and affordability. Eleanor Yates reports on the central French region.

The venues acquired by Tilray in the UK and Ireland are Birmingham, Canary Wharf, Dogtap Ellon, Dublin, Edinburgh DogHouse, Lothian Road, Manchester, Paddington, Seven Dials, Tower Hill, and Waterloo.  “As we begin a new chapter for this great brand, our priority is to refocus Brewdog on the craft beer excellence that made it beloved in the first place and strategically invest to return the…

In 2018, Henkell & Co Group and Freixenet joined forces with a 50/50 split of Freixenet shares, entering a partnership with the Ferrer and Bonet families as remaining shareholders.  With the completion of the transaction, Henkell Freixenet assumes full ownership of the Spanish cava house.  Ferrer will remain closely connected to the business, taking on the role of honorary president of Freixenet…

Led by director of education Elliot Ball, the programme will be supported by a show bartending area, low and no sessions, and the return of a live competition.  BCB London’s education programme for 2026 will be guided by an industry-led board, bringing together experience across bartending, training, operations and consultancy, including bar consultant Jack Sotti, former trainer for the Diageo Bar Academy La’Mel Clarke…

For the first time, the initiative will be delivered in partnership with Fox in the Well, a commercial consultancy for drinks brands, expanding the programme’s offer with both creative and commercial mentoring expertise. Launched by Wonderworks to help address the lack of accessible mentoring for women in drinks, the programme supports women working in, or aspiring to work in the drinks industry by…