Brookfield Drinks Ltd has acquired Crabbie’s alcoholic ginger beer brand from Halewood Artisanal Spirits for an undisclosed sum.

German brewer Erdinger Weissbräu has announced the passing of its owner, Werner Brombach, following a short illness.

Bar Leone owner Lorenzo Antinori, SpeedX Hospitality founder Anirudh Singhal, and The Dram Attic founder Priyanka Blah, have announced the launch of Popolare Systems.

Women Leading Spirits (WLS) has announced partnerships with two major international rum events in 2026, expanding its presence across Latin America and Europe in order to create new opportunities for member brands and female leaders in the spirits industry.

Heineken UK has launched “one of the UK's largest regenerative malting barley programmes”, to accelerate the adoption of regenerative farming practices across its UK supply chain.

Equal Measures UK has expanded its Board to further sector reach, skillset, and networks.

Never Say Die bourbon is set to open its first brand home in downtown Lexington, Kentucky, in Autumn 2026.

Bacardi has appointed Lauren Mote as its new global category director, agave on-trade and Hacienda Patrón brand home experience.

The UK-India Free Trade Agreement, which will cut whisky tariffs, has officially come into force today (15 July 2026), just over a year since it was signed.

Bartender-owner duo Yangdup Lama and Minakshi Singh's new Hyderabad bar will open on 16 July.