Wetherspoon sales rise but World Cup boost fails to offset higher costs
JD Wetherspoon has warned that annual profits will fall below market expectations despite a 4% increase in like-for-like sales during the final quarter. Analysts said the World…
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Diageo teams face cuts of up to 30% in major cost overhaul
Diageo is cutting up to 30 per cent of roles across some teams as new chief executive Sir Dave ‘Drastic Dave’ Lewis launches a sweeping restructuring of the Guinness and…
‘Fantastic time to be a whisky drinker’ as Hedonism launches own-label range
Mayfair drinks boutique Hedonism Wines may be best-known for its well-heeled clientele and high-priced bottles, but the retailer’s new own-label whiskies aim to combine…
Multiple Challenges Face Italian Wine Sector, OIV Warns
Excessive inventories, product downgrading and price pressures are eroding the economic value of the Italian wine sector.
Natural colors bring new facility questions for beverage manufacturers
For beverage manufacturers, transitioning away from synthetic dyes is no longer just a formulation challenge. It has become an operational planning priority.
Consumers want drink to feel ‘worth it,’ study says
Reach3 Insights found that consumers evaluate beverages on far more than taste, considering factors such as function, wellness, convenience, ingredients and the role a drink plays…
Kingsbarns targets whisky and golf fans
A Fife-based whisky producer has opened what is thought to be the first putting green at a Scottish distillery The post Kingsbarns targets whisky and golf fans appeared first on…
US alcohol sales fall after Independence Day boost
Total US alcohol sales dropped by 17.4% the week after 4 July, but spirits showed resilience while ‘prepared cocktails’ continued to grow The post US alcohol sales fall after…
Should Spain’s top sparkling wines drop the name Cava?
During a discussion at London’s Taste Spain trade event on the fine wines from Spain, it was argued that the country’s most famous fizz, Cava, should change its name – at least…
Château Galoupet puts sustainability at the heart of rosé
Château Galoupet’s 2025 vintage shows how detailed parcel work and regenerative farming are shaping a more precise expression of Provence rosé. Backed by LVMH, the estate is also…
Carlsberg emerges as World Cup winner despite smaller than expected beer boost
The 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered a smaller uplift to global beer volumes than Morgan Stanley had expected, after several major brewing markets exited the tournament earlier than…
Community first: why Renegade is more than an acquisition opportunity
Renegade Rum Distillery built its reputation on producing terroir-driven, high-quality rums. But none of that would have been possible without supporting the local farmers and…