Pernod agrees sale of global wine business to Accolade Wines
Published: 17 July, 2024
Pernod Ricard has agreed the sale of its international wine brands to Australian Wine Holdco for an undisclosed fee.
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Hanna Lee Communications launches New York Bartender Week
Published: 18 July, 2024
Hanna Lee Communications has launched a trade-consumer event called New York Bartender Week which will make its debut on 18-24 November 2024.
Bar Leone named Asia’s best bar
Published: 16 July, 2024
Bar Leone from Hong Kong has been named the best bar in Asia at the ninth edition of Asia’s 50 Best Bars in a live ceremony held in Hong Kong.
Zamora Company sets record sales in 2023
Published: 18 July, 2024
Zamora Company has announced record turnover for 2023 with €268 million and a 21.5% increase in sales since 2021.
Diageo sells Pampero rum to Gruppo Montenegro
Published: 18 July, 2024
Diageo has agreed to sell Pampero rum to Gruppo Montenegro for an undisclosed sum.
BrewDog opens first bar in Thailand
Published: 17 July, 2024
BrewDog has opened its first bar in Thailand as part of its international expansion drive having already opened venues in Perth, Rotterdam and Denver this year.
Whisky Live Paris returns for 20th anniversary edition
Published: 16 July, 2024
Whisky Live Paris celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, returning to France’s capital with new addition to the 2024 show, The Agave Patio, paying tribute to the growing interest in the tequila and mezcal market.
Pernod Ricard establishes North American Distillers
Published: 12 July, 2024
French drinks group Pernod Ricard has announced the formation of a global brand company, North American Distillers (NADL), which will house it American whiskey portfolio.
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Argentina widens its horizons
Published: 18 July, 2024
Long known mainly for Malbec, Argentina is creating greater interest in its wine offering with lighter styles that both play to consumer trends and showcase the country’s terroir. Eleanor Yates reports.
Japan sets the bar for Highballs
Published: 16 July, 2024
Massively popular domestically, the serve needs to break international barriers if whisky producers are to increase exports.
Bar news
Sub Astor: jungle to jigger
Published: 18 July, 2024
Sub Astor in São Paulo has garnered a reputation for using foraged ingredients. But it’s the biodiversity from which those ingredients come that offer the real excitement, says Shay Waterworth.
London Cocktail Week becomes not-for-profit
Published: 12 July, 2024
In its 15th year, London Cocktail Week has become a not-for-profit business following a successful soft launch of the initiative in 2023.