Published: Jun 08, 2012 By: Ankush Chibber

Australian beer manufacturers are being affected by the trend toward ready-to-drink (RTD) spirits, but there is solace in the premium beer segment, a new report from research firm IBISWorld says.

Published: Jun 07, 2012 By: Mike Stones

Drinks giant Diageo’s plan to invest £1bn in Scotch whisky production, designed “to seize the opportunity for global growth” will create 100s of jobs, according to the firm.

Published: Jun 07, 2012

Phusion Projects L.L.C. is introducing Island Squeeze, a frozen pouch cocktail option. The new products come in four flavors: pink lemonade light, pina colada, margarita and strawberry daiquiri.

Published: Jun 05, 2012

For the first time in the country, the government will be prescribing alcohol content in all alcoholic beverages marketed in the country. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India is in the process of finalising the draft norms for the same.

Published: Jun 04, 2012

Even the most refined palette may find it difficult pairing the perfect bottle of wine with the classic comfort food dishes of summer barbeques and casual outdoor gatherings.

Published: Jun 01, 2012 By: Ben Bouckley

Utah-based firm Ogden’s Own Distillery has expressed dismay over a ban levied on its 'Five Wives Vodka' brand by the Idaho State Liquor Division, which claims the drink's concept is 'offensive' to the state's Mormon population.

Published: Jun 01, 2012 By: Ben Bouckley

Mintel claims that the best opportunities for alcoholic drinks in the UK’s growing private label sphere lie at the premium end of the market, given the stigma still attached to own-label alcohol.

Published: Jun 01, 2012 By: Ben Bouckley

Pernod Ricard spirits business Chivas Brothers is committing ₤40m per year to increase Scotch distillation capacity and bottling facilities, and notes a growing thirst for premium products in Brazil and Mexico.

Published: May 31, 2012 By: Ben Bouckley

Stellar growth of wine sales in China is attracting foreign firms facing 'fierce competition and sluggish sales' elsewhere, but penetrating local markets remains the holy grail for foreign and local firms.

Published: May 31, 2012

Clif Bar & Co. has introduced Gary’s Panforte, a limited-edition Clif Bar of fruits, nuts and spices inspired by the company founder’s cycling adventures in Northern Italy.

Published: May 30, 2012

Chinese online supermarket giant, Yihaodian, is set to launch wines from New Zealand, France and the US on its site – offering a complete business solution for new international entrants, according to a market expert.

Published: May 29, 2012 By: Ankush Chibber

India’s top food regulator has drafted regulations for alcohol content in beer, wine and spirits sold in the country, a move that has ruffled feathers in the local liquor manufacturing industry.

Published: May 29, 2012 By: Ben Bouckley

PepsiCo has won an appeal to trademark a name for alcoholic drinks that it could start producing in Russia, in what would be a world first for the beverage giant.

Published: May 25, 2012

Tesco’s UK and Ireland category director for beer, wine and spirits believes that 99% of big brands are doing a “bad job” to amplify their presence via social media.

Published: May 25, 2012

SAB Miller CEO Graham Mackay has noted a 'secular trend' against mainstream US beer brands and the premium light segment, but says high-end innovation can turn things around.

Published: May 25, 2012 By: Ben Bouckley

Potentially lethal chemicals have been detected in fake vodka seized in the UK, while Pernod Ricard says it expects consumers to retain confidence in the Jacob's Creek brand, despite a raft of counterfeit seizures in recent months.

Published: May 24, 2012 By: Ben Bouckley

Tetra Pak has launched its first ever wine carton that will produced in the UK in a new 75cl size, and has told BeverageDaily.com that there is no reason why it could not appeal to fine wine producers, citing Nordic and Italian success stories.

Published: May 24, 2012

Australian wineries are celebrating their success at the 2012 International Wine Challenge with a record 69 Gold medal winning wines – an increase of almost 15 per cent year on year.

Published: May 23, 2012 By: Ankush Chibber

The white spirits segment in India is easily outstripping other liquor segments on the back of increased consumption of vodka among the country’s increasing youthful population.

Published: May 23, 2012

Finnish researchers say that lactic acid bacteria strains derived from a 19th century beer found in a shipwreck could potentially be used to modify the structure, taste, healthiness and safety of foods and beverages.