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Interview: Advancing indigenous representation in the spirits industry
Interview: Justin Stiefel, CEO of Heritage Distilling Co, discusses the steps taken to establish Oregon’s first tribally-owned distillery.
Suntory Spirits enhances gin production with £34m investment in Osaka plant
Suntory Spirits is investing ¥6.5B (£34M) in its Osaka plant, a key hub for spirits like its flagship, The Japanese Craft Gin Roku.
Pernod Ricard explores sale of champagne brand GH Mumm, as reported by Reuters
Pernod Ricard is reportedly exploring the sale of its champagne brand, GH Mumm, according to Reuters.
Diageo removes medium-term guidance amid US tariff concerns
In its 2025 interim results announcement, Diageo scrapped its medium-term guidance due to macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty.
Diageo to open new $415m facility in Montgomery, Alabama
Diageo North America has announced plans to open a new manufacturing and warehousing facility in Montgomery, Alabama, US.
Molson Coors announces partnership with Fever-Tree in US
As part of the partnership, Molson Coors has agreed to acquire an 8.5% stake in Fever-Tree for $88.3 million.
Diageo sells Cacique rum brand to Bardinet
Diageo has finalised the sale of its Venezuelan rum brand, Cacique, to Bardinet, a player in the Spanish spirits market.
Should alcoholic beverages carry cancer warning labels? US Surgeon General urges action
In a 2025 health advisory, US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has called for cancer risk warnings to be displayed on alcoholic beverages.