Diageo chief executive Debra Crew steps down
Published: 16 July, 2025
Diageo has announced that Debra Crew has stepped down as chief executive officer and as a board director with immediate effect, by mutual agreement.
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Buffalo Trace partners with Meridian Biotech
Published: 17 July, 2025
Meridian Biotech has partnered with Buffalo Trace Distillery to convert the distillery’s byproduct into multifunctional alternative proteins.
Southern Glazer’s and Edrington expand distribution to California
Published: 16 July, 2025
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits and Edrington have announced the expansion of their distribution agreement to California.
Bar Leone named Asia’s best bar for second year running
Published: 15 July, 2025
Bar Leone from Hong Kong has been named the best bar in Asia for the second year in a row, at the tenth edition of Asia’s 50 Best Bars in a live ceremony held in Macau.
Global hospitality community platform launches
Published: 15 July, 2025
A new purpose-built digital networking platform designed specifically for hospitality professionals has launched.
Bladnoch Distillery partners with Maison Villevert in French distribution deal
Published: 15 July, 2025
Bladnoch Scotch whisky distillery has partnered with premium spirits distributor Maison Villevert to accelerate growth of the single malt whisky brand in France.
Chinola Fresh Fruit Liqueurs expands distribution with Southern Glazer’s
Published: 15 July, 2025
Dominican Republic’s Chinola Fresh Fruit Liqueurs has announced the expansion of its distribution into the Caribbean, Central America and travel retail through a new agreement with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits.
Analysis
Emerging markets key to spirits growth
Published: 17 July, 2025
Big drinks companies have laid out their stall for a future that sees premium spirits declining in mature markets. But there’s better news in emerging economies, finds Shay Waterworth
Bar news
Le 300 introduces cocktail menu reimagining classics
Published: 17 July, 2025
Le 300 Bar, located at The Maybourne Riviera hotel in the south of France, has introduced a new cocktail menu, Identité.
Sastrería Martinez introduces new menu
Published: 17 July, 2025
Peruvian bar Sastrería Martinez has introduced its new menu titled Collection 25/26.
The Dead Rabbit expands with San Patricios cantina and pub
Published: 15 July, 2025
Managing partner Jack McGarry and the team behind The Dead Rabbit and The Irish Exit have announced a new concept, San Patricios.