IWSR forecasts global beverage alcohol to gain 3% volume in 2021

Published: 03 June, 2021

The global drinks industry is showing positive signs of recovery and will grow in volume by 2.9% by the end of 2021, according to new IWSR forecasts.

Jinro tops The Millionaires' Club for 20th consecutive year

Published: 26 May, 2021

Korean Soju giant Jinro has topped Drinks International's The Millionaire Club for the 20th year in a row having added 9m 9-litre cases in 2020.

London Cocktail Week launches one-off Warm-Up festival

Published: 01 June, 2021

For the first time, London Cocktail Week has announced a one-off Warm-Up festival, taking place 05-11 July 2021.

Casillero del Diablo signs up Hollywood star Pedro Pascal

Published: 01 June, 2021

Hollywood star Pedro Pascal has signed up as the new global ambassador for Chilean wine brand Casillero del Diablo.

Californian wine: Trouble in paradise

Published: 01 June, 2021

California is the latest major wine-producing region to struggle with Mother Nature after a drought emergency gripped the Golden State.

Analysis: Diageo's recovery mode in 2021

Published: 01 June, 2021

Diageo shareholders were toasting chief executive Ivan Menezes after he said they can expect to receive billions of pounds in share buybacks or special dividends. The Smirnoff, Johnnie Walker and Guinness producer announced that organic profit should grow by at least 14% in the year to 30 June.

How the industry has changed since travel limits

Published: 01 June, 2021

Nick Strangeway looks at how travel restrictions have left a permanent impression on the global bar trade.

Coupette launches Apples in RTD form

Published: 27 May, 2021

Internationally awarded London bar Coupette has announced the launch of its Apples cocktail in RTD form from Saturday 29 May.