Australian wine exports drop to 22-year low
Australian wine exports have fallen to their lowest level in more than two decades as a worldwide decline in wine consumption weighs on demand, according to a new industry report…
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Could chilled reds be a premium move?
As luxury store Fortnum & Mason curates a chilled reds collection to meet the viral trend, senior wine buyer Edwina Watson tells Sarah Neish why drinking reds cool "still feels…
Wee Smoky RTDs aim to shift whisky perceptions
Rory Gammell, founder of whisky brand Wee Smoky, has partnered with bartender Jack Sotti to create a line of ready-to-drink cocktails The post Wee Smoky RTDs aim to shift whisky…
Domaine Lafage steps in to rescue majority of Banyuls and Collioure production
Domaine Lafage has acquired the struggling Collioure Banyuls Winegrowers' Group (GICB), securing the future of around 60% of production across the two historic Roussillon…
Champagnes & Châteaux adds Brokenwood Wines to portfolio
The premium winery, known particularly for its Hunter Valley Shiraz, is the first Australian producer that Champagnes & Châteaux will distribute in the UK. The post Champagnes &…
Cognac raises hopes for Rémy Cointreau in Q1
Rémy Cointreau’s first-quarter sales totalled €223.2 million (US$255.6m), an organic growth of 1.3%, with Cognac boosted by 7.7% The post Cognac raises hopes for Rémy Cointreau in…
Majestic launches £4m store expansion with Trowbridge site
The branch features a tasting counter with staff trained by the Wine and Spirit Education Trust
Radico Khaitan profits jump 27.7% in Q1
Indian spirits company Radico Khaitan kicked off the start of its 2027 financial year with a 'record' quarter, led by its premium brands The post Radico Khaitan profits jump 27.7%…
Majestic announces £4m investment in store expansion
Wine retailer Majestic has announced a £4m investment in growing and upgrading its brick-and-mortar estate in the upcoming year. Majestic plans to open at least four new stores…
Fortnum & Mason launches limited-edition pineapple rum
Fortnum & Mason has launched the first release in its new Amalthea Experimental Series, a small-batch pineapple rum made at its Piccadilly distillery. The Amalthea Experimental…
Budweiser owner AB InBev beats forecasts as World Cup boosts demand
Budweiser owner AB InBev has reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter sales and profits, boosted by demand across the Americas and its sponsorship of the Fifa World Cup. The…
World Cup thirst offsets Chinese hangover for AB InBev
AB InBev outperformed expectations in the second quarter. The World Cup boosted sales in (Latin) America, while higher-priced brands drove revenue growth. Only China continued to…