South Africa removes all restrictions on alcohol sales
Ahead of New Years Eve celebrations, South Africa ended restrictions on the sale of alcohol that have been in place since 27 March 2020.
Norway bans bars from selling alcohol
Norway has banned alcohol sales in bars and restaurants for a month in a bid to slow the spread of the Omicron variant.
Ecommerce alcohol sales expected to grow by 66% over the next five years
Online sales of alcoholic beverages in 16 key global markets will increase by 66% over the next five years, according to projections from IWSR.
Brighter days ahead for the industry
Global alcohol consumption is expected to increase by 2.9% this year, according to new IWSR projections. Martin Green reports.
South Africa imposes another ban on alcohol sales
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the country’s fourth ban on alcohol sales since the Covid-19 pandemic began.
South African president Cyril Ramaphosa has reinstated the country’s ban on alcohol sales in a bid to free up beds for Covid-19 patients.
Delhi scraps 70% "special corona fee" on liquor sales
The Delhi government has decided to withdraw the 70% “special corona fee” that it imposed upon alcoholic beverage sales from May 5.
Thailand urged to end alcohol sales ban
Thailand’s beer, wine and spirits industry has implored the government to lift a ban on alcohol sales during the national state of emergency.
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.
