http://www.drinksint.com Drinks International - The global choice for drinks buyers en Tue, 19 May 2026 13:56:50 GMT Tue, 19 May 2026 13:56:50 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss PFPS version 2.47 http://www.drinksint.com/images/rss.gif http://www.drinksint.com http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12320/Woven_Whisky_introduces_new_blending_facility.html Edinburgh-based Woven Whisky has announced plans to launch a new whisky blending facility in Leith, alongside a dedicated visitor experience. Tue, 19 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12320 http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12319/Damm_UK_acquires_Old_Speckled_Hen_brands_from_Greene_King.html Damm UK, the British arm of Barcelona-based brewer SA Damm and owner of Estrella Damm, has agreed to acquire the Old Speckled Hen family of beer brands from Greene King. Tue, 19 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12319 http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12317/Sazerac_backs_SipMargs_RTDs.html Sazerac has announced an exclusive distribution relationship with ready-to-drink sparkling margarita brand SipMargs, as well as acquiring an equity interest in the brand. Mon, 18 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12317 http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12318/Altamura_Distilleries_launches_in_Japan.html Altamura Distilleries has announced its entry into Japan through a strategic partnership with N.Experience Ltd. Mon, 18 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12318 http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12312/Diageo_officially_opens_Littleconnell_Brewery.html Diageo has officially opened its new Littleconnell Brewery in County Kildare, Ireland representing an investment of almost €300 million.  Wed, 13 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12312 http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12313/Brown-Forman_rejects_Sazerac_92s_$15bn_takeover_bid.html Jack Daniel’s owner Brown-Forman has allegedly rejected a reported US$15 billion takeover bid from Sazerac, weeks after merger talks with Pernod Ricard ended. Wed, 13 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12313 http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12308/Illva_Saronno_Holding_rebrands_to_Disaronno_Group.html Illva Saronno Holding has rebranded into Disaronno Group as it looks to strengthen its global presence. Wed, 13 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12308 http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12307/Hoxton_sees_first_move_into_the_US.html London-based spirits company Hoxton has launched in California, marking its first move into the US and a major step in its international expansion. Tue, 12 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12307 http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12305/C_C_Group_merges_Matthew_Clark_and_Bibendum.html C&C Group plc has announced it will bring together Matthew Clark and Bibendum to form a single, integrated route‑to‑market proposition, Matthew Clark Bibendum (MCB).  Mon, 11 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12305 http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12298/The_Ada_Coleman_Project_announces_inaugural_Mentorship_Lounge_at_Tales_Of_The_Cocktail_2026.html The Ada Coleman Project, the global advocacy initiative dedicated to advancing women and non-binary professionals in the drinks industry, has announced the launch of its Mentorship Lounge in collaboration with Tales of the Cocktail Foundation. Thu, 07 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12298 http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12302/Diageo_launches_mini_canned_cocktail_range.html Diageo has launched a new line of 100ml canned RTD cocktails in the US as part of ‘The Cocktail Collection’. Thu, 07 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12302 http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12297/Diageo_Q3_results_see_double-digit_decline_for_tequila_in_the_US.html Diageo reported moderate growth in its fiscal third quarter, with strong performances in beer, RTDs and emerging markets helping to offset continued weakness in North American spirits. Wed, 06 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12297 http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12294/Trump_lifts_whisky_tariffs_following_King_92s_visit.html Donald Trump will be lifting tariffs on whisky from the UK, the US president said yesterday via Truth Social. Fri, 01 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12294 http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12295/Franklin___Sons_furthers_its_expansion_in_the_Baltics.html 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. Fri, 01 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12295