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Spar Austria Increases Focus On Regional Wine Producers

Spar Austria has announced it is to 'increase its focus' on regional wine growers, boosting their sales in the retail channel and seeking to offset lost sa...

Ukraine To Cancel Import Duty On European Wine In 2021: Producers

Ukraine will abolish import duties next year for wine produced in the European Union as part of its obligations under a trade and association agreement wit...

Diageo Completes Acquisition Of Ryan Reynolds' Gin Brand

Drinks giant Diageo has completed the acquisition of Aviation American Gin, co-owned by Hollywood actor Ryan Reynolds, as well as the rest of the Davos Bra...

Finland's Altia Ties Up With Norway's Arcus In Liquor, Wine Merger

Finnish alcoholic drinks maker and distributor Altia has agreed to buy Norwegian rival Arcus in an all-share deal, the two companies said. Altia's curre...

Heston Blumenthal Adds Mediterranean Gin To His Waitrose Range

Upmarket UK retailer Waitrose & Partners has announced that celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal has added a new Mediterranean gin to his Heston from W...

Norway Sees Record Tax Revenues From Beverage Sales Following Border Closure

Norway has seen a surge in tax revenue from the sale of beer and soft drinks, which has largely been driven by the country's decision to close its border w...

Walmart's Flipkart Eyes Alcohol Delivery Foray With Indian Startup, Letters Show

Walmart's e-commerce platform Flipkart has partnered with a startup backed by spirits giant Diageo to deliver alcohol in two Indian states, according to go...

South African Speakeasies Boost Calls For End To COVID-19 Booze Ban

In an Italian bistro in an upmarket Johannesburg neighbourhood, smiling patrons chat at candle-lit tables in a scene reminiscent of less-troubled times bef...