Spirits

Pernod Ricard Confident As First-Quarter Sales Beat Expectations

French spirits maker Pernod Ricard said it was confident sales growth would remain dynamic through its 2023 fiscal year after it delivered a forecast-beati...

Scotch Whisky Association Urges Government To Reinstate Alcohol Duty Freeze

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has criticised the reversal of duty freeze on alcohol and urged the government to reinstate the move.

Diageo Seeks To Raise Its Stake In Kenyan Brewer EABL

Diageo has offered to buy additional shares in Kenya's East African Breweries to boost its stake by a third to 65%, it said on Friday.

Constellation Brands Seeks To Develop Higher-End Market Positioning

Drinks group Constellation Brands has outlined its ambition to 'higher-end wine and spirits portfolio with distinctive brands and products', following the...

Diageo 'Making Good Start To Year', Says Chief Executive

The chief executive of spirits giant Diageo, Ivan Menezes, has said that the company has made a "good start" to its 2023 fiscal year, with organi...

Aviation American Gin Opens New Distillery

Aviation American Gin has announced the opening of the Aviation American Gin Distillery and Visitor Centre in its hometown of Portland, Oregon.

Three Quarters Of Consumers Have Scanned A QR Code On A Food Or Drink Product, Study Finds

Some 75% of consumers say that they have scanned a QR code on a food or drink product, with half doing so regularly, a new study by market research firm A...