New York City’s Overstory has been announced as the winner of the Michter’s Art of Hospitality Award ahead of the inaugural North America’s 50 Best Bars ceremony on 7 June.
London Wine Fair moves to June to avoid Prowein clash
The London Wine Fair will now take place from June 7-9 in order to avoid a direct clash with Prowein.
Distell withholds dividend as Heineken takeover talks persist
South African wine and spirits producer Distell has withheld its dividend for 2021 financial year amid ongoing takeover talks with Heineken.
Australian vermouth Regal Rogue is celebrating its 10th anniversary with the launch of four new signature serves alongside a charity initiative.
Campari reports H1 sales decline of 11%
Campari has reported that organic sales declined 11.3% in the first six months of 2020 as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
American whiskey exports to EU have decreased by a third since the bloc imposed a 25% retaliatory tariff in June 2018.
Bars to reopen in South Australia on June 8
Bars in South Australia will reopen on June 8 after the number of active coronavirus cases in the state plummeted.
Diageo announces net sales growth of 6%
Diageo has announced a 6% net sales growth and 9% increase in operating profit for the year ended June 30, 2012.
London to host Tax Stamp Forum
The 2010 global Tax Stamp Forum is to take place in London in June.
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Talking the challenges of cocktail weeks
Having recently returned from the US visiting both Oakland and Arizona Cocktail Weeks I was amazed by the differences in approach. In Oakland there was a much bigger trade focus and it felt more relaxed, whereas in Arizona it was one massive party for consumers.
