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Pernod bought a majority stake in the rapidly growing brand in 2023, which is now available in several international markets from Canada to Puerto Rico. Skrewball 750ml is now available in retailers across New Zealand and Australia for an RRP of $65.

The world is being influenced by South Korea more than ever before. Hyundai Kia is one of the biggest automotive companies by sales and K-pop is the fastest growing mainstream music genre globally. In hospitality, Korean restaurants are following a similar trajectory with global interest in Korean cuisine almost doubling in 2021 according to data supplied by The Food Institute. Meanwhile, at the ceremony for…

With 513,569 hectoliters bottled in July 2024, this represents a 12.6% increase compared to July 2023. The total for the first seven months of 2024 is 2,832,173 hectoliters, marking a 5.2% rise over the same period last year. “This record is proof that consumers continue to recognise Prosecco DOC as a product of excellence, appreciated for its freshness and vibrancy by people of all ages,”…

In a statement released by DO Cava, the Regulatory Council Technical Services pointed out that “the harvest is a long one and there is still some way to go”, while it also added that “quality predictions are good”. The statement also suggested that this year’s favourable temperature and rainfall means grapes are expected to have good acidity and a phenolic composition suitable for the production…

Organic net sales decline was most significant in Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) with a -21.1% drop while North America was also -2.5% down. “Fiscal 24 was impacted by materially weaker performance in LAC,” said Diageo CEO Debra Crew. “Excluding LAC, organic net sales grew 1.8%, driven by resilient growth in our Africa, Asia Pacific and Europe regions. This offset the decline in North America,…

“We all hear a lot of talk about ‘sustainability’ these days,” said Chris Tanca, founder of Cordusio. “So, the fundamental question for our Cordusio team has been, ‘What is truly sustainable?’. Authenticity and transparency have been the keys to unlocking the answer for Cordusio. “The rigorous B Corp principles and methodology – which measure not only our company’s entire environmental impact but also our social…

From 1 January 2025 the distribution of Johnnie Walker, J&B and Gordon’s will be conduscted by a new company called Diageo France as the firm executes its plan to bring all French distribution in-house. Diageo’s partnership with Moët Hennessy’s group outside of France is not impacted by this announcement and Diageo plc’s 34% shareholding in Moët Hennessy is also unchanged.

Ross Carter, chief executive of The Drinks Trust, said: “Our five new trustees have made a remarkable impact on our industry by developing and creating highly respected organisations. Their extensive knowledge is an invaluable asset to The Drinks Trust. We eagerly anticipate working with them on our board to their help in enhancing our services and the lives of those in the industry we help.”…

Opening in June 2023, Bar Leone has become the most celebrated bar in Asia, topping this year’s Asia’s 50 Best Bars and bringing Italian culture to the forefront of Hong Kong’s bustling bar scene. Yuzu Negroni Bar Leone uses Japanese yuzu liqueur yuzushu to offer a fresh take on the Italian classic cocktail. Gin, yuzushu, Cocchi Americano, Suze, vanilla Method: All ingredients are stirred…

Lorenzo Antinori’s Bar Leone made history last month becoming the first new entry bar to top Asia’s 50 Best Bars. In the heart of Hong Kong, the Rome-inspired bar was opened in mid-2023 and in just over a year it’s become the hottest property in the world’s most populous continent. “It was a crazy night. I had a feeling we would do well but to…