Both parties have expressed their delight by Saturday’s announcement that the US and EU have agreed to lift retaliatory tariffs on American whiskey.

A deal has been struck between the UK and US to end retaliatory tariffs on malt whiskies for five years.

The US government has announced that the existing 25% tariffs will remain on single malt Scotch for the foreseeable future.

Two Kiwi breweries have fallen out over which was the first to enter the New Zealand duty free market.

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Making the pitch for a wider listings reach

In April it was announced that Ben Branson’s Pollen Projects, the parent company of his Sylva and seasn non-alcoholic brands, had joined UK distributor Speciality Brands. Off the back of this news, Branson offers advice aimed at those seeking distribution.

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