Anora establishes Lithuanian arm
Anora has expanded its footprint in the Baltics by establishing Anora Lithuania, established on 13 November, with commercial operations set to commence in 2025.
Mangrove Global and Waitrose expand partnership
Spirits distributor Mangrove Global is bringing a selection of international brands from its independent spirits portfolio to UK customers nationwide, through an extended partnership with supermarket chain Waitrose.
Maker’s Mark becomes a certified B Corp
Maker’s Mark has earned B Corporation Certification becoming the world’s largest distillery, and Kentucky’s first, to do so.
Ripples 2.0 printer is making waves
Israeli firm Ripples has launched a next-generation hardware device that prints selfies and logos on the tops of cocktails, beers and coffees.
Automatic for the people
The future of the drinks trade will feature more ecommerce and greater use of robots.
Leading online wine retailer Laithwaite’s has assured customers that it will continue to keep them well stocked after demand shot up amid the coronavirus lockdown.
TFWA: Asia-Pacific takes travel retail top spot
For the first time Asia-Pacific is the largest duty free/travel retail region in the world, having overtaken Europe, says the president of TFWA.
Australia: Foster's donates $500,000 to flood victims
Foster’s Group has committed $500,000 to help Queensland flood victims.
Brugal 1888 launches at Madrid airport
Brugal 1888 has been launched at Brugal Island, a rum tasting bar and store situated in Madrid airport.
Off Piste appoints new chairman
Off trade wine supplier Off Piste has appointed a new chairman. Jerry Lockspeiser, who founded Bottle Green in 1990, is to help guide the business’s strategic development.
Naked Wines launches advanced bookings
UK wine retailer Naked Wines has launched a new service that allows UK wine drinkers to buy wines for less than they cost at the cellar door.