Heineken UK has unveiled a raft of new products and some fresh initiatives to tempt people back into pubs and hopefully drink Heineken drinks.

US wine exports, 90% from California, reached a record high $1.55 billion in winery revenues in 2013, up 16.4% compared to the previous year, according to the Wine Institute of California.

Film director Baz Luhrmann has created an Absolut limited edition bottle to celebrate Australia. Absolut Oz is to be available in Australia from March 2014.

A complaint against a Captain Morgan TV advert has been upheld by the Advertising Standards Authority.

Inver House Distillers is to invest £4 million to double production capacity at its Speyburn Distillery. Work is set to be completed by the end of 2014.

Havana Club International has redesigned its Havana Club 15 Year Old bottle.

Chivas Brothers has launched a major international bartender competition called Chivas Masters.

Diageo is to add another expression to its Cardhu single malt scotch brand.

Diageo’s travel retail arm is to partner four cruise lines for a World Class global travel competition. 

The Napa Valley Vintners' (NVV) 18th annual Premiere Napa Valley made history by bringing in a total of $5.9 million, nearly doubling the previous record of $3.1m raised in 2012.

Chilean wine producer Vina Cono Sur is to be the solo wine sponsor at the Tour de France 2014 for its 3 opening stages in the UK.