UK industry groups appeal to the government for support as customers cancel bookings
Politicians and industry groups are urging the UK government to provide financial support to firms impacted by the rising Covid cases.
Somerset Cider Brandy gets EU protection
UK: Somerset Cider Brandy has been granted geographical protection.
Businesses urged to make Responsibility Deal pledges
The UK government has urged the drinks industry to back its Responsibility Deal aimed at countering binge drinking and alcoholism.
Africa: Diageo to invest £225m in brewing ops
Africa: Diageo’s Guinness Nigeria has committed £225million (NGN 55 billion) to expand its brewing operations. The company has said this will create 200 permanent jobs for Nigerians.
China: Scotch whisky gets geographical protection
China - an important market for scotch whisky – has announced that it will recognise and protect ‘scotch whisky’ as a Geographical Indication (GI).
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Ben Branson on the future of non-alc spirits
In his inaugural column for Drinks International, Branson takes a wider look at the overall non-alcoholic spirits sector to identify which brands will thrive and which won’t survive.
