The United Arab Emirates relaxes laws on alcohol
On Saturday, the United Arab Emirates announced new laws removing punishments for the consumption, sales and possession of alcohol for those 21 and over.
Washington State Wine goes from strength to strength
Horse Heaven Hills could be the next region from Washington State to take the wine world by storm, according to an industry expert.
Bars to reopen in South Australia on June 8
Bars in South Australia will reopen on June 8 after the number of active coronavirus cases in the state plummeted.
Liquor stores will be permitted to remain open in New York, New Jersey and California during the coronavirus pandemic after they were declared “essential businesses”.
Diageo North America appoints presidents
The US Spirits division of Diageo North America has appointed Mark Hubler as president of Open States and Greg Armstrong president of Control States and National Accounts.
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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.
