Having worked for three decades as head distiller of Diageo’s Don Julio, maestro tequilero Enrique de Colsa has partnered with The Lost Explorer to create its first tequila line.

Schweppes has announced the launch of its European-wide brand ambassador programme.

Drinks importer and distributor, Paragon Brands, has announced its new role as the exclusive distributor of Zamora Company spirits and liqueurs in the UK.

Drinks group Sazerac has unveiled a line of flavoured vodkas under its Wave brand for the US market.

Packaging company Rexam is to build a new beverage can plant in Finland.

The United Kingdom Vineyards Association (UKVA) has unveiled new wine schemes for English and Welsh still wines, in line with the wine regime changes implemented by the EU.  A new wine scheme for sparkling wines will be introduced later this year.

Estonian alcohol producer AS Liviko has acquired 50% of a Japanese alcohol import and distribution company.