Sobieski vodka owner Belvedere has appointed Krzysztof Trylinski as chairman and chief executive officer of the group. He aims to clear the company's debt by selling two of its brands.

Swedish vodka brand DQ has re-launched to the UK, following the restructuring of parent company Nordic Spirit.

Diageo has struck an agreement to acquire Turkey's "leading" spirits company, Mey Içki.

Stock Spirits has made several new appointments to its senior management team.