Nearly 60 members of Congress call for aluminum pricing investigation
At issue is the Midwest Premium, a pricing structure that has led to increased costs for cans used by the U.S. beverage industry.
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Stoli redesigns spicy vodka following Tabasco lawsuit
The spirits brand settled with the hot sauce maker after a judge agreed its Halapeño Pepper Vodka could confuse consumers.
Exploring eight EU wine regions set to win over drinkers
The EU is at the heart of the international wine trade, with its position built on quality assurance and regulation. A recent masterclass explored how that is driving innovation…
Chain reaction: how new recycling laws are influencing closure choice
As regulatory demands evolve, which closure options are on-trend – and which risk being fashion victims? Gabriel Stone reports. The post Chain reaction: how new recycling laws are…
Jack Daniel’s loses latest round in 12-year ‘Bad Spaniels’ trademark battle
Jack Daniel's owner Brown-Forman has suffered another setback in its long-running legal dispute over the "Bad Spaniels" dog toy, after a US appeals court ruled the parody product…
India bans Diageo brands over added flavourings
India's food regulator has prohibited the sale of several brands, including United Spirits' Royal Challenge Whisky and McDowell’s No.1 Rum The post India bans Diageo brands over…
US court reverses Jack Daniel’s win in dog toy trademark case
A US appeals court has overturned a win for Jack Daniel’s in its long-running trademark battle with the makers of the 'Bad Spaniels' dog toy The post US court reverses Jack…
RNDC court filings reveal scale of distributor’s financial collapse
Court documents filed following Republic National Distributing Company's Chapter 11 bankruptcy have revealed more than US$400 million in unsecured debts and mounting financial…
India halts sales of Diageo and Inbrew spirits over flavouring concerns
India's food safety regulator has halted the sale of several popular whiskies and rums after finding they contained artificial or nature-identical flavourings. The decision…
India Firm On 'Energy Drink' Crackdown Despite Pepsi, Red Bull, Monster Protest
India's food regulator targets India's $1.6B market, ordering top brands like Red Bull and Pepsi to stop using 'energy drink' on labels...
Spirits industry responds to US lifting tariffs on Scotch
The US has officially returned to tariff-free trading for Scotch whisky in a move that has been met by much goodwill among the sector. The post Spirits industry responds to US…
‘Good day for Scotland’: US lifts tariffs on Scotch
“This is a good day for Scotland,” said the country’s first minister, as the US officially returned to tariff-free trading for Scotch whisky The post ‘Good day for Scotland’: US…