The UK government has announced a freeze on alcohol duty in the Spring Budget which was declared on Wednesday 6 March.

WineGB has declared a record harvest for the British wine industry which is set to produce an estimated 20-22m bottles.

Pernod Ricard has released its FY22 Results, showing that sales grew organically by 17% in 2022, equalling €10.7m, with sales growing by double digits across each of its regions and spirit categories.

A rare collection of six Highland single malts from The Dalmore fetched a record $1,124,000 bid at an auction in Hong Kong.

British bar operator Arc Inspirations has reported that sales have increased by 35% compared to 2019 since it resumed trading in May.

A bottle of 1821 Grand Constance sold for a record-breaking R420,000 (£21,222) at the Cape Fine & Rare Wine Auction in Stellenbosch.

New HMRC figures show that a record number of distilleries were registered in the UK in 2020, growing by more than 100 in 12 months to surpass 560.

The exports of sake hit a record high in 2020 for the 11th consecutive year reaching a value of 24.1bn yen, a 3.1% increase on the previous year.

The tequila industry enjoyed record levels of production and exports in 2020, according to the Consejo Regulador del Tequila (CRT).

The alcoholic drinks category led the charge as UK supermarkets enjoyed their strongest ever Christmas trading period, according to Nielsen till scan data.

Exports of Austrian wine by value have exceeded estimates as a result of higher prices and a decline in bulk wine.

A bottle of 1811 Château d’Yquem has been sold for £75,000, setting a Guinness world record.

Foster's hires CIO

19 May, 2011

Foster’s Group has appointed Dean Matthews to the role of chief information officer (CIO), effective May 23.

Global exports of scotch whisky reached record levels in 2009 despite the economic downturn in some major markets, according to annual figures published by the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA).

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