Diageo ends distribution deal with Moët Hennessy in France
Published: 25 July, 2024
Diageo has recovered the distribution of all its brands in France which are currently distributed by the joint venture Moët Hennessy Diageo France.
Top Stories
Consumer downtrading slows China’s market recovery
Published: 25 July, 2024
China’s alcohol market recovery has faltered amidst consumer downtrading and high inventories, new IWSR data has revealed.
Havana Club appoints new global marketing director
Published: 25 July, 2024
Cuban rum brand Havana Club has announced that Nathalie Parte is to replace Anne Martin as global marketing director.
The Drinks Trust adds five new trustees
Published: 25 July, 2024
The Drinks Trust charity has added five new members to its board of trustees – Jennie Baernreuther, Ian Bray, Tim Clay, Paul Haslam and Tony Watson.
Maison Ferrand completes acquisition of Identity Drinks
Published: 23 July, 2024
Maison Ferrand has announced that it has acquired UK-based distributor Identity Drinks marking the launch of Maison Ferrand UK.
Whitebox Cocktails seeks to crowdfund £200,000
Published: 24 July, 2024
Ready-to-drink cocktail brand Whitebox has launched a round of crowdfunding through Seedrs with the goal of raising £200,000.
Analysis
Transparency in tequila
Published: 01 July, 2024
Oli Dodd tackles the tricky subject of how the practice of putting additives into the agave spirit might be regulated.
Bar news
Bar Leone’s Roman conquest
Published: 25 July, 2024
Shay Waterworth reports on the unprecedented success of the Hong Kong newcomer bar in topping the table of Asia’s 50 Best Bars.
Menu of the month: Bar Leone
Published: 25 July, 2024
Lorenzo Antinori’s ‘cocktail popolari’ concept is dialled into nailing the classics. Simplicity, accessibility and balance are the focus for its Italian menu of classic cocktails.
Rosewood London appoints new director of bars
Published: 19 July, 2024
Rosewood London has announced the appointment of Andy Loudon as its director of bars, returning to the UK after nearly two decades of experience within the international hospitality industry.