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NEWSLETTER 07 August, 2025
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Top StoriesTariffs on EU wine and spirits could result in $2 billion in lost salesPublished: 07 August, 2025
The 15% tariffs on EU imports to the US could result in “more than 25,000 American job losses and nearly $2 billion in lost sales”, a coalition of alcohol associations and guilds has warned. Constellation Brands offloads Copper & KingsPublished: 07 August, 2025
US-based drinks group Constellation Brands has sold off Copper & Kings American Brandy to the newly established, Kentucky-based Bourdon Spirits Company Rob Symington joins Berry Bros & Rudd as managing director UKPublished: 07 August, 2025
Rob Symington has been appointed managing director UK for Berry Bros & Rudd and will be effective from September. Diageo profits slump despite growth in salesPublished: 05 August, 2025
Spirits giant, Diageo, has revealed a 28% decline in year-on-year operating profits in the 12 months to the end of June. Fawn Weaver responds to lawsuit with 'Operation Clear the Shelves' campaignPublished: 05 August, 2025
Uncle Nearest founder Fawn Weaver has hit back against allegations that the Tennessee distillery has defaulted on $100m in loans. Viña Concha y Toro announces new chairmanPublished: 04 August, 2025
Viña Concha y Toro has announced that Rafael Guilisasti Gana, vice chairman of the firm, has been appointed to chairman of the board as Alfonso Larraín Santa María leaves the position. AnalysisHas Casamigos tequila spiked?Published: 06 August, 2025
While it remains to be seen whether lawsuits brought against Diageo’s Don Julio and Casamigos have any merit, they have put a spotlight on the flagship tequilas. Oli Dodd examines the current state of play Bar newsBCB announces updates for 2025 showPublished: 07 August, 2025
On 6-8 October Bar Convent Berlin will return to Exhibition Centre Berlin with new formats and targeted networking. The unlikely decline of the Mai TaiPublished: 05 August, 2025
Shay Waterworth analyses the reasons behind the anomalous rise and fall of two of the world’s favourite classic cocktails |
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