UK spirits market declined by 5% in 2023
Published: 13 June, 2024
Spirits volumes declined by 5% in the UK last year amid excise duty changes, the cost-of-living crisis, and a trend towards moderation according to a new report from IWSR.
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Diageo sells it shareholding in Guinness Nigeria
Published: 11 June, 2024
Diageo has announced that Singapore-based consumer group Tolaram is set to acquire Diageo’s 58.02% shareholding in Guinness Nigeria.
Laphroaig submits expansion plans
Published: 11 June, 2024
Suntory Global Spirits has officially submitted plans for the redevelopment of its distillery on Islay to expand production by more than one-third.
Tokyo’s Virtù wins Michter's Art of Hospitality for Asia's 50 Best
Published: 11 June, 2024
Tokyo’s Virtù has been named the winner of the Michter’s Art of Hospitality Award as part of Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2024.
Rosebank Distillery reopens with oldest whisky to date
Published: 10 June, 2024
The Rosebank Distillery has now opened its doors after more than 30 years of closure.
Chivas Brothers supports Scottish barley growers
Published: 10 June, 2024
Chivas Brothers has launched an agriculture programme supporting sustainable farming practices among Scottish barley growers.
Nemiroff expands into Egypt and Tunisia
Published: 10 June, 2024
Ukrainian vodka brand Nemiroff is expanding into Egypt and Tunisia through a partnership with Odyssey Group.
Analysis
Duty free legend says farewell
Published: 12 June, 2024
Colm McLoughlin, chief executive of Dubai Duty Free and one of travel retail’s most high-profile figures, has announced his retirement after four decades in the industry. Joe Bates looks back at the Irishman’s extraordinary career.
Prowein’s new rivalry
Published: 11 June, 2024
In 1994 Prowein launched with just 321 exhibitors across 2,300sq m and registered 1,517 visitors.
Bar news
Menu of the month: Sala Gaspare at Camparino in Galleria
Published: 13 June, 2024
Sala Gaspare is the latest space opened inside Milan’s Camparino in Galleria.
Coa Shanghai announces reopening
Published: 12 June, 2024
Coa Shanghai has announced that it will be reopening in a new location, months after a government renewal project forced it to close.