Diageo pledges up to £5m to restore Scotland's peatlands

Published: 12 November, 2025

Diageo has announced an investment of up to £5m over five years to help restore up to 3,000 hectares of degraded peatland across Scotland.

R&B Distillers acquires majority stake in Feragaia

Published: 11 November, 2025

Non-alcoholic Scottish spirit brand Feragaia has received a majority investment from independent luxury goods group Chanrossa.

Drinks United launches cross-industry EDI resource hub

Published: 11 November, 2025

Drinks United has launched a cross-industry EDI resource hub, support line, and safeguarding support bot to help build a safer, more inclusive drinks industry.

Hoxton partners with Maverick Drinks

Published: 11 November, 2025

East London spirits brand Hoxton has announced a new distribution partnership with Atom Group.

Former Tesco boss named as new Diageo chief executive

Published: 10 November, 2025

Drinks group, Diageo has today announced the appointment of Sir Dave Lewis to the role of chief executive officer and executive director.

Altamura Distilleries expands into Asia

Published: 07 November, 2025

Italian vodka producer Altamura Distilleries has expanded into Asia with new distribution partnerships in Hong Kong and mainland China.

The rise of peated world whisky

Published: 10 November, 2025

There’s an appetite for smoky whiskies in Asia created with the help of peat – both home grown and imported. Shay Waterworth reports on the brands taking cues from Islay

New York Bartender Week announces Bar Star Awards finalists

Published: 11 November, 2025

New York Bartender Week, a consumer festival and cocktail tourism initiative, has announced the finalists of its Bar Star Awards.

Belly of the Beast launches new menu

Published: 07 November, 2025

Amsterdam’s Belly of the Beast has launched a new cocktail menu based on five different ‘flavour worlds’.

Four Seasons Abu Dhabi launches Saikindō

Published: 06 November, 2025

Saikindō, the new Japanese Hi-Fi – themed cocktail bar at Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi, is set to open this November.

Franklin & Sons: Leading innovation in flavour

Published: 25 September, 2025

Soft drinks and mixers play a crucial role in both the on-trade and off-trade, driving both revenue and inclusivity for today's consumers.