AB InBev revenues rise while volumes fall

Published: 09 May, 2018

AB InBev, the world’s largest brewing company, has reported revenue growth of 4.7% in FYQ1, while total volumes declined by 0.2%.

Eisberg supports responsible cycling

Published: 10 May, 2018

Eisberg, the alcohol-free wine, is expanding its involvement in cycling by sponsoring this summer’s Tour Of Britain and sponsoring two pro cycling teams, Storey Racing and Canyon Eisberg.

AB InBev targets World Cup revenue growth

Published: 09 May, 2018

Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world’s largest brewer is ramping up its spending on marketing initiatives ahead of the soccer World Cup this summer, as strong demand in Europe, Mexico and China buoyed earnings in the first quarter.

Tennent's launches new can design

Published: 08 May, 2018

Scottish beer brand, Tennent’s Lager, has launched a new can design to hit shelves in May, inspired by the appearance of a pint of lager.

WSTA Brexit debate at London Wine Fair

Published: 08 May, 2018

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) is hosting a ‘Brexit debate’ at this year’s London Wine Fair.

Uitkyk sale to create more focus for Distell’s wine business

Published: 04 May, 2018

Distell, Africa’s leading producer and marketer of leading fine wines, ciders, spirits and RTDs, has sold its Uitkyk wine farm in Stellenbosch to Warwick Wine Estate

UK brewer fights zero alcohol laws

Published: 18 April, 2018

Steve Magnall, CEO at St Peter's Brewery, has called for support from alcohol awareness groups to stop new alcohol-free labelling plans, which could see drinks containing 0.5% abv labelled as zero alcohol.

Seven Kent wineries join forces to launch the Wine Garden of England

Published: 04 May, 2018

Seven Kentish wineries, Biddenden Vineyards, Chapel Down, Domaine Evremond, Gusbourne, Hush Heath Estate, Simpsons Wine Estate and Squerryes, have joined forces to form The Wine Garden of England.

Australia: Boom to bust, and the journey back

Published: 10 May, 2018

Australian wine has certainly had its ups and downs in recent years, but Jamie Goode finds cause to believe it’s now truly back on track.

Frozen in time

Published: 10 May, 2018

Steeped in history, the bitters category is also steeped in confusion for many consumers – but history and authenticity are on its side. Angel Brown reports

Pick of the Launches

Published: 02 May, 2018

Here is the pick of the launches from last month, as featured in Drinks International magazine March edition.

What it takes to be admirable

Published: 10 May, 2018

Voting in this magazine’s redoubtable annual awards for the world’s most admired wine brands has forced me, as it does every year, to think about the subject of wine brands properly for a change.

Artesian launches new cocktail menu

Published: 10 May, 2018

Artesian at The Langham, London has launched a new menu called Artesian Moments consisting of 17 drinks inspired by the general public.