http://www.drinksint.com Drinks International - The global choice for drinks buyers en Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:49:51 GMT Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:49:51 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/12256/Alcohol_suffers_global_downturn_in_2025.html Total beverage alcohol (TBA) saw global declines in 2025, driven by “high inflation, political polarisation and international conflict”, preliminary data from IWSR has revealed. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12256 http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12245/Hospitality_network_launches_for_the_Gulf.html Derrick Pereira, media veteran and co-founder of Drip Magazine, has launched New Shift, a platform designed to help hospitality workers in the Gulf collaborate. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12245 http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12248/New_Zealand_Winegrowers_appoints_new_chief_executive.html New Zealand Winegrowers (NZW) has appointed Anishka Jelicich as its next chief executive officer, commencing at the end of July 2026. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12248 http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12250/Cask_to_distribute_WhistlePig_in_the_UK.html Vermont-based whiskey distillery WhistlePig has appointed Cask as its new UK importer and distributor as the brand begins its next chapter of international expansion. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12250 http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12249/Whisky_Hammer_launches_Hong_Kong_hub.html Scottish online whisky auctioneer Whisky Hammer has expanded into Asia with the launch of a new operational hub in Hong Kong, marking its second new international base in under a year. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12249 http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12247/Three_Cents_launches_in_China.html Mixers brand Three Cents has appointed Telford Wine & Spirits Shanghai as its distributor in mainland China. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12247 http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12242/Pernod_Ricard_and_Brown-Forman_confirm_merger_rumours.html Pernod Ricard and Brown-Forman have confirmed that negotiations have taken place over a potential merger between the two spirits giants. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12242 http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12240/Catena_Zapata_named_The_World_92s_Most_Admired_Wine_Brand_for_second_year_running.html Argentinian wine producer Catena Zapata has been named The World’s Most Admired Wine Brand 2026 in the 16th edition of the ranking. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12240 http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12234/Uncle_Nearest_Chapter_11_bankruptcy_filing_dismissed.html Tennessee court judge Suzanne Bauknight has ruled that Uncle Nearest founder Fawn Weaver didn’t have legitimate authority to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12234 http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12232/Southern_Glazer_92s_expands_distribution_agreement_with_Pernod_Ricard_USA.html Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits has expanded its distribution deal with Pernod Ricard USA, bringing the company’s portfolio to more US states. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12232 http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12233/Paragon_Brands_named_UK_distributor_for_Lucas_Bols.html Paragon Brands has been appointed as the UK distributor for several brands across The Lucas Bols Company portfolio including the Bols Liqueurs range. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12233 http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12227/Bombay_Sapphire_master_distiller_steps_down.html Anne Brock has announced her departure from Bombay Sapphire via a post on Instagram. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12227 http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12229/Uncle_Nearest_files_for_Chapter_11_and_sues_lender_over__91smear_campaign_92.html Tennessee whiskey brand Uncle Nearest and its founders have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and launched legal proceedings against its main creditor. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12229 http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12228/De_Kuyper_to_sell_Mandarine_Napol_E9on.html Pagès-Vedrenne Group, part of the French family-owned Iconic Nectars, has announced the acquisition of Mandarine Napoléon liqueur from De Kuyper Royal Distillers. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12228