Biggest drinking US states mapped
Home to some of the world’s biggest drinks brands it is no surprise that Americans enjoy a tipple or two – but some states are more partial than others.
Wednesday, July 30th, 2014 No Comments »Spirits
Bar first to ban smokers from beer garden
A UK restaurant is believed to be the first in the country to ban smoking in their beer garden after complaints by other guests.
Tuesday, July 29th, 2014 No Comments »LVMH profits hit by China slump
Destocking in China continued to impact Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH) in the second half of 2014, which has posted a 15% drop in profits in its wine and spirits portfolio.
Tuesday, July 29th, 2014 No Comments »Wine world lines up for Vinexpo Nippon
An international collection of winemakers and spirit brands have signed up to this November’s Vinexpo Nippon.
Tuesday, July 29th, 2014 No Comments »New drinks retail brand launches in UK
Conviviality Retail, owner of the Wine Rack and Bargain Booze chains, has launched a warehouse-style UK retail brand promising to undercut rivals’ wine, beer and spirit prices.
Monday, July 28th, 2014 No Comments »Lidl reconciles fine wine with budget image
Lidl has insisted that its move into higher priced wines does not undermine the European discount retailer’s budget-friendly reputation.
Friday, July 25th, 2014 No Comments »‘Spoons shuns Diageo in Irish venture
JD Wetherspoon will not stock any Diageo-distributed products “for the long- term” in its new pub ventures in Ireland unless it can haggle lower prices from the brewer.
Friday, July 25th, 2014 No Comments »Diageo to see slight growth in 2014
Analysts have predicted Diageo’s net sales growth will have risen by 0.5% in 2014, ahead of the release of the company’s full end of year results next week.
Thursday, July 24th, 2014 1 Comment »Bartender sets patron’s face on fire
A guest at a bar in Lithuania suffered horrendous injuries after a bartender accidentally set his face on fire.
Thursday, July 24th, 2014 No Comments »Americans favour beer over wine
In the battle of the beverages, beer has won out over wine again in the US, with Americans favouring a pint of beer over a glass of wine or dram of whisky.
Thursday, July 24th, 2014 No Comments »
