Independent cognac house Hine has appointed SipWell to drive its travel retail presence across the UK, US and Asia.

Bacardi’s global travel retail department has opened a luxury seasonal boutique for its whisky portfolio in China.

MGP Ingredients has agreed a deal to acquire US spirits company Luxco for a value of $476m in cash and stock.

The Rémy Cointreau Group has announced that it has entered into “exclusive negotiations with EPI” to sell its champagne division.

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