Partnering with Caledonian Climate, Diageo will identify and co-fund projects that help to restore depleted peatlands, increase carbon storage, enhance biodiversity and improve water management. “We are taking a multi-pronged approach to peatlands through restoration and longer-term innovations. Through collective action with other partners and producers, we’ll restore many more times the amount of peat than we will use. This ensures we can…
Feragaia will join R&B Distillers, the spirits and drinks business of Chanrossa, which also owns Scotch whisky producer Isle of Raasay Distillery. The investment will provide Feragaia with resources and expertise to scale production and aims to further establish the no-alcohol category internationally. “According to IWSR, 82% of people who drink alcohol-free spirits also enjoy alcoholic drinks, yet there’s still a perception…
Drinks United, the partnership between the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET), the Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA), and The Drinks Trust, has launched the hub with the aim to provide a central platform for practical tools, policies, training and signposting, created with and for the industry. Nicky Burston, chief executive of The Drinks Trust and Drinks United board member,…
The move will see Maverick Drinks, part of Atom Group, distribute Hoxton’s portfolio nationwide, including online retailers such as Master of Malt, Amazon and The Whisky Exchange. “Partnering with Maverick Drinks is an exciting new chapter for Hoxton. They understand quality, they understand reach, and they understand what makes a brand like Hoxton different. Together we’re going to get our flavour-driven creations into…
In Hong Kong, Altamura Distilleries has partnered with Six Days Distro, an independent distributor specialising in craft and premium drinks, as the company will place Altamura Vodka in leading cocktail bars, hotels, and specialist retailers. In China, distribution will be managed by Elire, based in Shanghai. The firm focuses on premium spirits and lifestyle brands and works with high-end hotels, restaurants, and private…
The fair transferred ownership from Hemming Group to Vindustrious, a new company created by Tovey, on 31 October. “The management buyout of London Wine Fair marks an important – and exciting – milestone in the history of the event. The change in ownership ensures the event remains at the heart of the UK drinks industry, providing an unrivalled platform for business, debate, education…
In 2023, Oli Dodd looked at the ramifications of the UK’s tax on fortified wines and, while brands are beginning to feel the long-term effects of this, the category’s outlook remains positive with new emerging markets and investment at the high end. “Only last year we started to see the effects because a lot of supermarkets bought stock before the tax hit,” says Symington Family…
A natural mutation of white chardonnay, this ancient grape variety joins the seven main varieties already authorised including Pinot Noir, Meunier, Chardonnay Blanc, Arbane, Petit Meslier, Pinot Blanc, and Pinot Gris. Pink Chardonnay was identified as early as the 1900s in Champagne and Burgundy. Preserved by winegrowers, it was previously only found in collections or a few scattered vines, but its inclusion in…
The 5,362 sq m site sits on the banks of Loch Lomond and was repurposed from the Luss smokehouse and surrounding land on Church Road. “The opening of our new state-of-the-art Luss Distillery marks a major milestone for Loch Lomond Group. This investment reflects our commitment to innovation, quality, and growth in Scotland’s spirits industry, while also creating new jobs and supporting the…
Sales for this period totalled €2,384m, with declines in China and the US leading to a sales decrease of 14%. The US saw a 16% drop, with sales impacted by inventory adjustments, as sales in China saw a decrease of 27% with continued macroeconomic weakness that impacted consumer demand, alongside inventory adjustments. India saw “strong underlying growth” of 3%, according to the…
