UK-based tonic, mixer and soft drinks brand, Franklin & Sons, is furthering its distribution in the Baltics, as it announces a new partnership with Lithuanian-based MV Group Distribution.

Kendall Jenner’s 818 Tequila brand has received an undisclosed investment from US-based spirits company Sazerac.

Taken from our 2026 Cocktail Report, this latest edition of our bestselling classics list is the result of a poll of award-nominated or award-winning bars from around the world.

Global Brands has acquired low-calorie, gluten-free beer and cider brand, Skinny Brands for an undisclosed sum.

The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) has celebrated the achievements of its latest cohort of Level 4 Diploma in Wines graduates at its annual graduation ceremony and prize reception in London on 27 April.

Wine and spirits distributor Enotria has introduced its first Chinese wine to its portfolio, Changyu-Moser XV from winemaker, Lenz M Moser.

Drinks International has launched The Cocktail Report 2026, the fourth standalone edition of the annual cocktail roundup.

New York City and Mexico City have emerged as a duopoly in the North American edition of The World’s 50 Best Bars.

Diageo North America has opened a new 360,000-square-foot manufacturing and warehousing facility in Montgomery, Alabama. 

Diageo World Class has announced the 2026 global final will no longer take place in Dubai as conflict continues to disrupt the region. 

Mangrove Global has been appointed as UK distributor for tequila brand Arette’s range of tequilas, expanding its portfolio.

US spirits group Sazerac has reportedly offered to purchase Brown-Forman for $15 billion, according to Reuters.

French spirits group Pernod Ricard has reported a return to volume growth in Q3, but with ongoing conflict in the Middle East, has predicted organic net sales to decline by 3-4% for the full year.