Brown-Forman opens Japan distribution office
Brown-Forman has launched its own distribution business in Japan to bring its distribution in-house for the first time since entering the market in the 1970s.
Cate Blanchett joins Toku Saké as creative director
Actor Cate Blanchett has joined Toku Saké as creative director where she will direct the strategy of the brand, including new product development and innovation.
No and low category surpasses $11 billion
The no- and low-alcohol categories grew by more than 7% in volume across 10 key global markets in 2022 to surpass a market value of $11bn, a new report from IWSR Drinks Market Analysis has revealed.
RTD growth led by cocktails and long drinks
The IWSR Drinks Market Analysis has released results for its 2022 Strategic Study examining and forecasting growth in the ready-to-drink (RTD) category.
Japan's new whisky regulations: What do they mean?
Plans to protect the reputation of Japanese whisky have been unveiled, but do they go far enough? Shay Waterworth looks at the implications.
Japanese whisky gets new production regulations
The Japan Spirits and Liqueurs Makers Association has announced a new set of rules and regulations for the production of Japanese whisky.
Naomi Osaka invests in sake producer
Tennis superstar Naomi Osaka has been appointed as creative director for SOTO after investing in the premium sake brand.
Black Chalk makes inroads into Japanese sparkling wine market
English sparkling wine producer Black Chalk has announced plans to set up an office in Tokyo as it bids to crack the Japanese market.
South Korea boycotts Japanese beer
The imports of Japanese beer to South Korea plummeted to almost zero in August this year following a technology trade dispute in July.
Japanese beer No.1 choice in South Korea
Japanese beer has topped import sales in South Korea for 2016 according to data published by The Korea Herald.
Sapporo sues Japan government over tax rates
Sapporo Breweries in Japan has filed a lawsuit against the Japanese government seeking a tax return for the amount paid on its Goku Zero beer.
Nyetimber starts exporting
Nyetimber, probably England’s most well known sparkling wine producer, has announced its first export partnership with Tokyo-based distributor Enoteca.
1964 Japanese whisky launches in Poland
Number One Drinks Company has bottled a limited edition 1964 Japanese whisky exclusively for Poland.
In-country representation key to wine success in Asia
Attracting younger wine drinkers and in-country representation is key to success in Asia, says research commissioned by Messe Düsseldorf, the company behind ProWein.
Japan: Pernod gives €525,000 to earthquake appeal
Pernod Ricard is to donate ¥ 60 million (€ 525,000) to support the Red Cross Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami relief effort.
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Ben Branson on the future of non-alc spirits
In his inaugural column for Drinks International, Branson takes a wider look at the overall non-alcoholic spirits sector to identify which brands will thrive and which won’t survive.
