Singapore-based brewer Fraser & Neave has expressed an interest in SABMiller’s Peroni and Grolsch brands.

Global sales of Scotch will have grown by 5% between 2015 and 2020, driven by the premium category and rising disposable incomes, new market research claims.

The London Wine Fair has announced it is to launch a new pop-up tasting area for 2016 for those not exhibiting at the fair, with Wine Australia and Napa Valley Vintners already signed up to take part.

Hampshire winery Exton Park has teamed up with on-trade distributor H2Vin to supply its wines in restaurant and hotels in and around the London area from 1 February.

Italian wine producer Masi has unveiled a new design for Modello, positioning it as an autonomous brand made up of four different wines.

Avitae expands SoCal presence

Bacardi named Large Spirits Supplier of the Year

Bordeaux estates are ‘testing the waters’ with ex-cellar releases ahead of this year’s en primeur campaign.

Entries are now being accepted for The Drinks Business Prosecco Masters 2016, one of the most hotly anticipated db blind tastings this year.

Australia risks being dragged further into the UK’s sub £5 category, falling further behind competitors, if it is not able to reposition itself at higher price points, Accolade Wines has warned