Market research exists in the short term, but reviewing past research projects can uncover trends relevant to the future, says Bryan Urbick of Consumer Knowledge Centre.

Following its €95m purchase of Cooley Distillery, Beam will phase out the supply of third-party brands to concentrate on building its core Irish whiskeys: Kilbeggan, Tyrconnell, Connemara and Greenore.

Fortune Brands has said it sees a “bright and prosperous future for Beam Global as an independent spirits company”.

The Edrington Group has appointed a new brand controller for its newly acquired scotch whisky Cutty Sark.