The partnership, which comes into effect in April, will see key expressions from the brand’s portfolio made available to the Chinese on trade for…
The partnership, which comes into effect in April, will see key expressions from the brand’s portfolio made available to the Chinese on trade for…
The partnership comes as part of CleanCo’s UK expansion, with Cask leading on-trade sales and brand activation nationwide. The focus will be on increasing CleanCo’s presence behind the bar in hospitality groups, cocktail bars, hotels, members’ clubs and pub operators. Working with bartenders and operators, the partnership will prioritise cocktail menu placements, bartender engagement and stronger back-bar visibility. “Moderation is reshaping…
Lister brings experience from Speciality Brands, Elixir Distillers and Fluid Movement, while Nickson comes from Identity Drinks, Nc’nean, Speciality Brands and Elixir Distillers. The agency will capitalise this collective experience to specialise in commercial strategy, brand advocacy, and events management, as well as connecting drinks brands with trade, media, and consumers. “Too often, great brands get lost in crowded distributor portfolios or locked…
The venues acquired by Tilray in the UK and Ireland are Birmingham, Canary Wharf, Dogtap Ellon, Dublin, Edinburgh DogHouse, Lothian Road, Manchester, Paddington, Seven Dials, Tower Hill, and Waterloo. “As we begin a new chapter for this great brand, our priority is to refocus Brewdog on the craft beer excellence that made it beloved in the first place and strategically invest to return the…
The Johnnie Walker owner saw net sales of US$10.5bn decline 4%, in the first results released under new chief executive Dave Lewis. “Our performance in the first half of fiscal 26 was mixed. Strong performance in Europe, LAC and Africa, was offset by a weakening performance in NAM and continued weakness in Chinese white spirits in APAC. US spirits performance reflected pressure…
Taking place in Amsterdam at De Kromhoutal on Tuesday 30 June 2026, Europe’s 50 Best Bars will showcase the finest bars, bartenders and cocktail cities in the continent. “As the city’s drinks culture continues to evolve and inspire, we look forward to celebrating the exceptional European bar community in this dynamic and cosmopolitan destination. Our aim is to encourage drinks enthusiasts everywhere to…
The challenge invites bartenders from around the world to blend sustainable practices in cocktail creation with ritual-inspired serves. Judges are looking for bartenders who tell a story, push creative boundaries and honour the environment, whether using locally sourced ingredients, eco-friendly techniques, or reinventing time-honoured techniques into captivating presentation styles. For the first round, entrants must create one cocktail recipe, if selected to…
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…
