Martell struggles lead to -4% sales drop for Pernod Ricard
Published: 06 February, 2025
Pernod Ricard has recorded a 4% sales decline for H1 FY2025 as the premium spirits market continues to show a downward trend globally.
Top Stories
Barcelona Wine Week sees 30% growth in 2025
Published: 06 February, 2025
Barcelona Wine Week experienced a 30% increase in both exhibitor numbers and exhibition space in its fifth edition, which concluded 5 February.
US tariffs on Canadian imports delayed by 30 days
Published: 04 February, 2025
US president Donald Trump has agreed to halt the introduction of the 25% tariffs on Canadian imports to the States until 4 March.
Diageo chief addresses tariffs amid sales decline for HY24
Published: 04 February, 2025
Diageo chief executive Debra Crew addressed the implementation of US tariffs as part of the company’s six month interim results to 31 December 2024.
Berry Bros & Rudd set to lay off 30 staff
Published: 31 January, 2025
In a move reflecting the challenging economic climate, the CEO of wine merchant Berry Bros & Rudd has said the company is entering a consultation process with employees across 30 roles.
Fortitude Drinks to distribute Pampero Rum in the UK
Published: 30 January, 2025
Fortitude Drinks has gained the exclusive distribution rights for Venezuelan rum Pampero in the UK.
Mentzendorff adds Napa Valley's Spottswoode Estate to portfolio
Published: 30 January, 2025
UK wine importer, Mentzendorff, has announced the addition of Napa Valley’s Spottswoode Estate Vineyard and Winery to its portfolio.
Analysis
What tariffs could mean for mezcal
Published: 06 February, 2025
Agave spirits are in Trump’s firing line in his crusade against Mexico.
Trump’s tariff war provides spirits producers with a recurring nightmare
Published: 04 February, 2025
Trump’s threat to impose tariffs on imported spirits sees history repeating itself. How might distillers be affected this time around, asks Oli Dodd.
How can travel retail cope with the global challenges of 2025?
Published: 24 January, 2025
The New Year has kicked o with multiple challenges for the travel retail sector to address. Amid these headwinds, Joe Bates asks where the industry can look for growth
How Trump tariffs are changing Irish whiskey landscape
Published: 30 January, 2025
As president Trump wields his warnings of high tariff s on imports, Irish whiskey’s smaller producers are reassessing their position with the US. Shay Waterworth reports.
Bar news
Brooklyn’s Leyenda to close at the end of March
Published: 05 February, 2025
New York City’s Leyenda, the pan-Latin inspired bar and restaurant co-founded by Ivy Mix and Julie Reiner, has announced it will be closing its doors at the end of March.