A recent article published by Forbes alleging that China is facing an "epidemic" of fake wines is causing a stir in the drinks trade with key trade organisations including The Interprofessional Council of Bordeaux (CIVB) and the China Association of Imports and Exports for Wines & Spirits refuting figures cited in the original article.
Albany, NY — (SBWIRE) — 08/01/2017 — The European beer market is highly diversified owing to the presence of a large number of regional and international players.
In an open letter, Scottish Economy Secretary Keith Brown has formally called upon the UK Government to insist upon 'protection' for the Scotch whisky industry — once the UK has left the European Union (i.e. Brexit).
On a humid July Tuesday, nearly 50 American craft distillers traipsed around Capitol Hill, meeting with more than two dozen congressional staffers for a chat about the industry.
Less than a week after an annual Gallup poll found that beer is the preferred alcoholic beverage for 40 percent of American drinkers, Wall Street downgraded the stock of Boston Beer Company and Constellation Brands because people aren't drinking enough beer.
At what point is an alcohol column not an alcohol column? Probably when it's about alcohol-free drinks, you might say.
New Zealand winemakers now have legal protection against growers taking advantage of the reputation of famous wine growing regions.
The spirits industry in the U.S. is big business — topping $210 billion last year and growing. The ad spend behind getting people to pick one brand over another is even bigger.
Short's Brewing Co., which until last year used the slogan Michigan only, Michigan forever," announced Wednesday that it sold a 19.99% stake to California-based Lagunitas Brewing Co. "
(CNN) — When WhistlePig's Boss Hog IV The Black Prince" rye whiskey won "best in show" at the prestigious 2017 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, it dominated a field of whiskeys from around the globe."