NEWSLETTER

21 March, 2024

Dear reader,

Welcome to the Drinks International newsletter.

Until next week....

Shay Waterworth, Oli Dodd, Eleanor Yates and Hamish Smith

Top Stories

Sazerac acquires Buzzballz

Published: 21 March, 2024

US-based drinks group Sazerac has announced the purchase of ready-to-drink cocktail brand Buzzballz for an undisclosed fee.

Diageo to appoint new chair of the board

Published: 19 March, 2024

Drinks group Diageo has announced that current non-executive director, Sir John Manzoni, will be appointed chair of the board upon the retirement of current chair Javier Ferrán.

Analysis

South Africa rises to challenges

Published: 19 March, 2024

Eleanor Yates looks into the increasing role women are playing across South Africa’s wine industry.

Bar news

Nomad London to host Mexico City’s Rayo

Published: 18 March, 2024

Side Hustle, the Latin American influenced bar at Nomad London has announced it will be hosting acclaimed Mexican bar Rayo for one night on Tuesday 19 March.