The 2026 honour, conferred by the organisers of South Africa’s annual Wine Harvest Commemorative Event, recognised the family’s extensive and ongoing contribution to the economic, environmental and social sustainability of the local industry. VLFV managing director Philip Retief, his brother Neil and cousins Hennie and Bussell Retief took over the running of the family-owned business in 2006, which now exports to 70 countries.
Etherington-Judge has built the 360° online platform to provide industry-specific analytics across four critical impact areas including brewing, distilling and fermentation operations to provide precise water, waste, land, biodiversity and carbon impact data. From creating product life cycle assessments to measuring the gender pay gap, brands can track their environmental, social, and governance metrics from carbon emissions, environmental impact and supply-chain data to…
The Dutch beer giant said in its 2025 full year results that the move will assist in “accelerating productivity at scale to unlock significant savings, reducing 5,000 to 6,000 roles”. The results showed that while total volume declined 1.2%, Heineken volume grew 2.7% and global brands volume grew 1.9%, despite “subdued market conditions”. The results also showed net revenue growth of 1.6%,…
Among all the categories in the Brands Report, cocktail bitters stands out as one consistently dominated by a single brand. Angostura again claims the top spot, maintaining its position as the bestseller in 80% of the bars polled. The brand has become synonymous with cocktail bars globally, a staple ingredient in both classic and modern serves. With classic cocktails retaining popularity, Angostura’s role in them…
Four sparkling wines from each producer are available to the UK on-trade through Bibendum, and to independent merchants through its sister brand, Walker & Wodehouse. Domaine Alexandre Bonnet is an estate in the village of Les Riceys in the Côte des Bar, an hour from Burgundy. Andy Craig, wine buyer for Champagne, said: “Domaine Alexandre Bonnet adds real authenticity to Bibendum’s champagne…
Altamura Distilleries Vodka is now available across 20 states, with key markets including New York, Connecticut, California, Florida, Nevada, Georgia, and Colorado. Alongside the expansion, the brand has strengthened its American team with the appointment of former Campari America executive Leah Miller who joins as director of sales. Rio Azmee and Rustyn Vaughn Lee have also been appointed US brand ambassadors to…
The announcement was made at Wine Paris this week, and reflects a strategic change to the company’s UK distribution model. Constellation Brands’ wine portfolio including Robert Mondavi Winery, The Prisoner Wine Company, Booker Vineyards, and To Kalon Vineyard Company, will now be available through Enotria. This move is part of the company’s continued efforts to “strengthen the presence of its iconic brands…
Curated by bar manager Jamie Bokhorst and Celebrate Her, the bar will host a lineup of women who are shaping and redefining their fields, both inside the drinks industry and beyond. “Working in hospitality as a woman has shown me just how powerful community can be. Collaborating with Celebrate Her feels like a natural fit. This event isn’t just a discussion; it’s a…
Kirin bought Four Roses in 2002 and said it was looking to complete the deal in the second quarter, Reuters reported. The sale price also includes an earn-out fee of which $50m will be paid out if the brand hits a performance target. The move will allow Kirin to “reallocate its resources toward businesses that could further grow by leveraging Kirin’s own…
The book, titled ‘Paradiso: From Dream to Legacy’, was curated by founder Giacomo Giannotti alongside the Paradiso team. “To see ten years of passion and hard work on the pages of a book is nothing short of magical. This book marks a milestone for us, but is also a testament to the heart, creativity and vision of the team that brought Paradiso to…
