The proposed tariffs, which will also apply to chocolate and lobsters, are the latest retaliation from Westminster to the 25% steel and 10% aluminium tariffs introduced on imports to the US by the Trump administration. “We now have the power to shape these tariffs, so they reflect UK interests and are tailored to our economy,” said international trade secretary, Liz Truss. “The UK will do…
The harvest began two weeks later than normal due to cool weather conditions throughout the season, not finishing until May in some areas. Following the droughts of recent years, the replenishment of water resources contributed to good vine growth, bunch numbers and berry size. “It seems as though the vines really took their time to prepare this year’s harvest,” said Conrad Schutte, consultation and service…
The Luxembourg-based drinks group achieved a net revenue of €268.7m. “Despite the pandemic, we have managed to exceed the EUR 30 million EBITDA. The financial performance, as always, was the result of the daily dedication and resilience of our teams and I’m thankful to all employees in more than 20 companies from production all the way through to retail,” said Jekaterina Stuģe, chief executive, Amber…
The bottle is from an allocation originally intended for Napoleon Bonaparte and was the marquee lot in a day which resulted in R2,219,200 (£112,000) of sales. “Following a year that has impacted the South African wine industry like no other, the Cape Fine & Rare Wine Auction today became a beacon of resilience, showcasing the tenacious spirit of the country’s winemakers – and the massive…
The drinks group has teamed up with industry veterans, Dia Simms and Erin Harris with the goal of promoting equal representation of the Black community in the industry by stimulating entrepreneurship, recruitment and retention. “Diversifying the industry accelerates innovation and competitiveness, and our strategic approach to recruit, retain and advance the Black community and communities of colour within the industry alongside Diageo North America couldn’t…
It’s the first redesign that the world’s best-selling coffee liqueur has undergone in over a decade. Coinciding with the redesign, Kahlúá has pledged its support to baristas and coffee shops worldwide, offering a ‘coffee clinic’ to help them obtain alcohol licenses to serve cocktails, and barista bartender training through the Global Coffee School. “We at Kahlúa pride ourselves on our unserious attitude, and dedication to…
From 2 August 2021, Edrington will take full ownership of Edrington-Beam Suntory UK, and Beam Suntory will assume full ownership of Maxxium in Spain, subject to regulatory approval. Both companies will continue to distribute their current portfolios ensuring no change in the presence of Beam Suntory and Edrington brands in either market. “Spain is a priority investment market for Edrington, and we are particularly pleased…
Broadly speaking, there was an east-west divide, with the more proactive governments, typically in the eastern hemisphere, reacting faster and enforcing intense lockdowns that ultimately allowed for longer periods of relative normality throughout the year. Some things were global. Many bars, unable to serve guests on-premise, took to selling bottled cocktails. Where local restrictions prohibited the sale of pre-batched alcoholic drinks,…
Rookie bartenders between 21 and 35 years can apply to the German digestif brand’s three-month digital scholarship, held from September to November 2021. Jägermeister global experiential marketing, Nina Eggeling, hailed the success of the first virtual scholarship last year as the encouragement to host a virtual edition in 2021. “We have to remain flexible. The virtual version of the Jägermeister Scholarship gives us this freedom,…
According to a Christie’s spokesperson, the sales price for the wine has been estimated at around $1million (£720,000). The unique space-aged bottle is offered in a display trunk, crafted by the Parisian art house, Les Ateliers Victor, alongside a bottle of terrestrially-aged Pétrus 2000, decanter, glasses and a corkscrew made from a meteorite. “This bottle of Pétrus 2000 marks a momentous step in the pursuit…
