Asahi acquires Octopi Brewing to produce Super Dry in the US
Asahi Europe and International (AEI) has announced the acquisition of Octopi Brewing, with plans to brew Asahi Super Dry in the US for the first time.
Jacob Martin wins Diageo World Class 2023
Jacob Martin of Canada was named Diageo World Class Global Bartender of the Year 2023 at the global finals in Sao Paolo on Thursday, 28 September.
Desolas Mezcal expands into Canada
Desolas Mezcal has announced a new distribution partnership with Renaissance Wine Merchants to expand its footprint into Canada.
The Botanist Bar in Vancouver, Canada, has been named the winner of the Michter’s Art of Hospitality Award, part of the second annual North America’s 50 Best Bars awards 2023, sponsored by Perrier.
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.
St-Rémy announces expansion into new global markets
French Brandy company, St-Rémy, is celebrating the success of its St-Rémy Signature which launched in 2020 and is showing growth in its pioneering markets of Canada, USA and Australia, as it continues to expand into new markets.
Canada on-trade sales exceed pre-pandemic levels
On-trade sales in Canada have climbed 4% higher than pre-pandemic levels, according to new data from CGA.
DoorDash launches alcohol delivery service in the US, Canada and Australia
DoorDash is taking on Uber and Instacart by launching an alcohol delivery service in the United States, Canada and Australia.
Ice Wine's Asian appeal
Sometimes accidents breed innovation. In 1928 Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin by chance, having thrown away a bacteria sample he thought was spent.
Strykk gets Canada and Netherlands deals
Non-alcoholic spirits brand Strykk has secured new distribution agreements in the Netherlands and Canada.
Wild Geese land in UK cities
The Avalon Group has announced distributor Emporia Brands will roll out its Irish Whiskey brand The Wild Geese to the UK market.
Crabbie’s expands into US and Canada
Halewood International has expanded the distribution of its Crabbie’s Alcoholic Ginger Beer brand into the US and Canada.
Wodka heads for Canada
Panache Beverage is to launch its vodka brands in Canada. Wodka Vodka and Alchemia Infused Vodka are to be represented in Canada by OBH Wine and Spirits.
Canada: Corby sells Seagram Coolers brand
Canada: Brick Brewing Company has acquired the Canadian rights to the Seagram Coolers brand from Corby Distilleries. The transaction closed upon signing.
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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.
