BrewDog opens 25 bars in India
Scottish brewer and retailer BrewDog is set to open 25 more bars in India, growing its presence in the craft beer market.
The World’s 50 Best Bars has announced the launch of its first-ever scholarship, the winner of which will be awarded with expenses-paid internships at London’s Connaught Bar and New York’s Katana Kitten.
Applications open for Drinks Community Mentor Programme 2022
Drinks Community, The Drinks Trust’s networking platform, has opened mentor and mentee applications for its 2022 Mentor Programme.
Diageo is investing £73 million in a Guinness microbrewery and “culture hub” in the heart of London.
Mr Lyan to open Seed Library in East London
Ryan Chetiyawardana, known as Mr Lyan, and his team is due to open a new venue in East London called Seed Library in early 2022.
Diageo to open R&D centre in Shanghai
Diageo has announced plans to build a new research and development centre in Shanghai to further its product innovation and development in China.
European spirits exports declined 19% in 2020
The European spirits industry has urged governments to rebuild transatlantic ties and fight protectionist measures following a 19% export decline in 2020.
Naomi Osaka invests in sake producer
Tennis superstar Naomi Osaka has been appointed as creative director for SOTO after investing in the premium sake brand.
Pernod Ricard reopens Beefeater and Plymouth Gin distilleries
Pernod Ricard will reopen its Beefeater and Plymouth Gin distilleries to the public for tours this week.
Pilsner Urquell closes on 90,000 litres at The Open
Czech lager brand Pilsner Urquell poured an estimated 90,000 litres of beer during the 2011 Open Championship in Kent, UK.
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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Staffing crisis could open opportunities
The pandemic has thrown many challenges at bar owners over the past couple of years and the ones that survived the various lockdowns and restrictions deserve a pat on the back. However, while revenues are returning and bars are beginning to recruit once more, we’ve come up against a whole new set of problems, one of which is a global starring crisis.
