Brands Report 2026: Vodka

26 January, 2026

It’s tight across the entire board when it comes to this category, with often just a handful of bars separating rankings.

Interloire has declared a growth in Loire wine exports for 2024 in both value and volume to reach record levels in the 21st century.

In what has been dubbed ‘Liberation Day’, US president Donald Trump has announced steep reciprocal tariffs.

Liquor stores will be permitted to remain open in New York, New Jersey and California during the coronavirus pandemic after they were declared “essential businesses”.

Canada: Beam Global has launched two cognacs with declared age statements. According to the company, the two marques are the “first cognacs available from any of the four major cognac makers to display a declared age statement”.

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