Alcohol companies commit to new DFWC code of conduct
This follows the decision at the June 2017 AGM to replace the former ETRC Alcohol Code of Conduct with the DFWC Code, developed by DFWC in close cooperation with its regional associations.
Alcohol broker Southern Glazer’s partners with Aphria to sell weed
The Canadian arm of alcohol distributor Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits LLC is entering the cannabis market by launching a marijuana-focused broker and partnering with licensed producer Aphria Inc.
Alcoholic Tea Could ‘Replace The Gin Trend’
Earl Grey-based liqueurs and tea-based cocktails are taking brewing up a storm in London’s bar scene and the off-trade – and some think it could even replace our love-affair with gin.
When Is Irish Whiskey Not Irish Whiskey? Maybe After Brexit
Irish whiskey might be about to get caught in the Brexit wars.
How Beverage Companies Are Leveraging Unique Experiences
The rate of decline in global alcohol consumption is accelerating, with the global market for alcoholic drinks shrinking by 1.3% in 2016, compared with an average rate of 0.3% in the previous five years.
Suntory to release clear, no-alcohol, plastic-bottled beer
TOKYO - As someone who occasionally gets paid to drink beer, I understand the appeal of knocking back a cold one during the workday. Most employers, though, don’t take too kindly to their staff getting liquored up on the job.
Beer Institute Projects Shipment Declines in 2018
The Beer Institute (BI) is forecasting U.S. beer shipments to decline between one and three percent in 2018, chief economist Michael Uhrich shared during the national trade association’s “State of the Industry” webinar today.
An International Celebration of Black Female Wine Makers
HOLLYWOOD, FL — The 2nd Annual International Women in Wine Celebration by Urban Connoisseurs took place (April 28, 2018) aboard the South Beach Lady Yacht in Hollywood, FL.
On the Up and Up and Up
Christian Miller has crunched wine industry numbers for years, and the name of his Berkeley-based consulting firm, Full Glass Research, pretty much sums up what’s going on in Oregon’s wine scene.
Bacardi completes acquisition of Patrón Spirits International
Bacardi Limited has completed the acquisition of Patrón Spirits International AG and its ultra-premium Patrón tequila brand.