Sazerac’s reported overtures came a fortnight after Brown-Forman and Pernod Ricard announced they were in discussions over a deal to form a “partnership akin to a merger of eq ...

Beer consumption in the Czech Republic fell to a “historic” low last year, pulling down brewery output and exports.

Diageo is taking its non-alcoholic spirits brand Ritual Zero Proof into the ready-to-drink (RTD) category with a line of canned cocktails.

Altamura Distilleries is adding Japan to the roster of markets for its vodka, teaming up with local importer N.Experience.

C&C Group has merged Matthew Clark and Bibendum to “simplify” its on-trade distribution operations. A “small number” of staff have left C&C as part of the move, which the UK-listed group said would be ...

The Boston Beer Company is rolling out Lytt Electric Coolers, a range of RTDs sold in “glow-in-the-dark” packaging.

White wines on display at Wal-Mart, Denver, North Carolina. Credit: Lindsey Nicholson/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Wine sales declined again in the US last year and are expected to do ...

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates has named David Richardson as CEO, its second chief executive appointment in four months.

India’s competition watchdog has ordered an investigation into claims Pernod Ricard illegally colluded with retailers to boost sales.

Meanwhile, Quality Brands Distributing has reached an agreement on a “potential transaction” to acquire RNDC’s operations in Nebraska, South Dakota and North Dakota. If comp ...

Supreme and luxury brand Tonino Lamborghini are preparing to launch a new premium energy-drinks range in the UK and Hong Kong from next month.