The Drinks Business

The Drinks Business is a monthly international magazine and website created by Union Press, focusing on B2B news. It covers the newest developments and trends in the worldwide beer, wine, and spirits markets.

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The Big Interview: Jean-Claude Mas

1 day ago | thedrinksbusiness.com | Eloise Feilden

JEAN-CLAUDE MAS seems happiest rambling around vineyards on his buggy, one hand on the wheel and the other typing out an email on his phone. In two days spent on his estate – where he has just returned following a trip to Japan, via New York and Canada – his phone is rarely silent, seeming to ring continuously with calls from members of both his team and his family. Indeed, producing 25 million bottles a year, with 950 hectares of vineyards to manage, Mas is nothing if not a busy man.
How can the wine industry tackle ‘systemic’ problems of the labour exploitation?

2 days ago | thedrinksbusiness.com | Arabella Mileham

The wine industry needs to not only do more to improve labour standards across the supply chain – but also to start a conversation that acknowledges there are problems that needs to be addressed, a panel of experts at a recent Wine Society roundtable agreed.
Jersey lifts happy hour ban

1 week ago | thedrinksbusiness.com | Louis Thomas

The Channel Island of Jersey has removed its ban on on-trade drinks promotions almost 40 years after the policy was implemented. The ban on happy hours, 2-for-1 drinks deals and bottomless brunches had been in place on Jersey since 1987. The policy was itself an amendment to the Licensing (Jersey) Law 1974.
Kermit Lynch opens second-ever shop after 53 years

1 week ago | thedrinksbusiness.com | James Bayley

The iconic Berkeley-based wine merchant chooses Marin, San Francisco for his long-awaited second retail venture. The new shop will reflect Lynch’s signature style, with an emphasis on European terroir-driven wines. After more than half a century, the name Kermit Lynch (pictured) is finally appearing above a second storefront.
Radico Khaitan withdraws whisky after backlash from religious groups

1 week ago | thedrinksbusiness.com | Eloise Feilden

Indian whisky giant Radico Khaitan has withdrawn its recently-launched single malt whisky Trikal following criticism that its branding “hurts” the sentiments of religious groups. Radico Khaitan announced the withdrawal of its Trikal Indian whisky brand yesterday (28 May) in a BSE filing shared with db. The Indian whisky maker, best known for its Rampur, Jaisalmer and 8 PM brands, said in a statement: “We understand that concerns have been raised regarding the brand name.
UK Government’s UNESCO heritage inventory could boost drinks sector

1 week ago | thedrinksbusiness.com | James Bayley

The UK’s new inventory of living traditions could bring increased recognition and protection to iconic drinks like gin, whisky and cask ale, as communities nominate local traditions for UNESCO recognition.
Alcoholic drinks industry to grow US$34 billion by 2034

1 week ago | thedrinksbusiness.com | Jessica Mason

The global alcoholic drinks sector is set to grow by US$16 billion in the next five years and show US$34 billion in growth within a decade. The forecasts, released by data and insight analysts at the IWSR, have predicted 10 years of steady growth and align with the company’s 2024 industry forecast which showed a mixed year amidst a challenging political and economic landscape. According to the findings, global beverage alcohol volume was down 1% but value was up 1%.
WWE branches out into RTDs

1 week ago | thedrinksbusiness.com | Louis Thomas

Seagram’s Beverage Company has become the latest drinks brand to sponsor World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), with the partnership marked by the release of a trio of co-branded RTDs.It has already been a busy 2025 for WWE, with its partnership with streaming colossus Netflix commencing on 6 January. Shortly afterwards, the organisation announced a sponsorship deal with Real American Beer, the low-calorie, low-carb beer brand launched by ex-wrestler Hulk Hogan last summer.
Ancient vines find new voice in Chile's emerging Río Laja Valley

1 week ago | thedrinksbusiness.com | Sophie Arundel

Chile’s Laja Valley, home to centuries-old vines, is being repositioned as a new frontier for the country’s wine tourism sector. A long-overlooked corner of Chile’s south is gaining attention as a promising new wine region. The Río Laja Valley, with over 150 years of winemaking tradition, is now emerging as a viticultural and tourism destination, thanks to renewed efforts by local producers and wine tourism specialists.
Saicho sparkling tea: giving fine wine pairings a run for their money

1 week ago | thedrinksbusiness.com | Eloise Feilden

In an era when fine dining customers are more conscious about their drinking choices, the co-founder of British-Hong Kong brand Saicho tells db why sparkling tea is making its way onto so many Michelin-starred menus. If you thought that wine was the only worthy pairing for a Michelin-star meal, think again.