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HEINEKEN POISED TO TAKE CONTROL OF UNITED BREWERIES 01 June 2021 By db_staff. Heineken, the world’s third largest brewer, is poised to take full control of United Breweries, India’s biggest beer company, according to news sources in India. That GLOBAL ALCOHOL SALES FELL BY 15.8 BILLION LITRES DURING Global alcohol sales have fallen by 6% during the last year 0r around 15.8 billion litres during the pandemic, new data from Euromonitor International has revealed. Red sign on window informing IN FOCUS: THE TRUE COST OF REOPENING HOSPITALITY In focus: The true cost of reopening hospitality. With pub and restaurant owners having to deal with outdoor heater theft and break-ins on top of pricey refits to make their al fresco dining areas SONOMA WINEMAKER WHO DIED IN CAR CRASH WAS STRUCK BY Sonoma winemaker who died in car crash was struck by vineyard manager. 27 May 2021 By Christian Smith. Mark Osbourne, an oenologist at Gary Farrell Winery, died earlier this week after being MATTHEW CLARK BIBENDUM SUFFERS CYBER ATTACK 05 May 2021 By James Lawrence. Leading UK drinks distributor Matthew Clark Bibendum has become the latest casualty of cyber warfare after an unknown hacker attacked the businesses’ IT ARE ALCOHOL-FREE BEERS FATTENING? HOW NON-ALCOHOLIC BEERS First, let’s define our terms. According to Drinkaware, there are four types of categorisation commonly used on labels. These are: ‘alcohol-free beer’ which means no more than 0.05 % ABV BEER VS WINE CALORIES: WHICH DRINK IS MORE FATTENING? There would seem to be a clear difference there, and even BBC figures on the caloric count of beer vs wine puts beer 50% higher. Logic would therefore dictate that beer might prove to be more HERE ARE THE 10 BEST PINOT GRIGIOS TO DRINK IN 2021 Here are the best Pinot Grigios from The Global Pinot Grigio Masters 2020, taking in ten top-scoring samples from around the world, including England, Canada, Oregon, Marlborough, Alsace and the AUSTRALIAN WINE EXPORTS TO CHINA PLUMMET BY 98% Figures showed that Australian wine exports to China fell by US$158 million – from US$162 million in October to US$4 million in December, which is a 98% drop. Red wine is the worst affected

THE DRINKS BUSINESS

The leading European drinks trade publication; at the forefront of what is happening in the drinks industry, focusing on wine, spirits

and beer.

HEINEKEN POISED TO TAKE CONTROL OF UNITED BREWERIES 01 June 2021 By db_staff. Heineken, the world’s third largest brewer, is poised to take full control of United Breweries, India’s biggest beer company, according to news sources in India. That GLOBAL ALCOHOL SALES FELL BY 15.8 BILLION LITRES DURING Global alcohol sales have fallen by 6% during the last year 0r around 15.8 billion litres during the pandemic, new data from Euromonitor International has revealed. Red sign on window informing IN FOCUS: THE TRUE COST OF REOPENING HOSPITALITY In focus: The true cost of reopening hospitality. With pub and restaurant owners having to deal with outdoor heater theft and break-ins on top of pricey refits to make their al fresco dining areas SONOMA WINEMAKER WHO DIED IN CAR CRASH WAS STRUCK BY Sonoma winemaker who died in car crash was struck by vineyard manager. 27 May 2021 By Christian Smith. Mark Osbourne, an oenologist at Gary Farrell Winery, died earlier this week after being MATTHEW CLARK BIBENDUM SUFFERS CYBER ATTACK 05 May 2021 By James Lawrence. Leading UK drinks distributor Matthew Clark Bibendum has become the latest casualty of cyber warfare after an unknown hacker attacked the businesses’ IT ARE ALCOHOL-FREE BEERS FATTENING? HOW NON-ALCOHOLIC BEERS First, let’s define our terms. According to Drinkaware, there are four types of categorisation commonly used on labels. These are: ‘alcohol-free beer’ which means no more than 0.05 % ABV BEER VS WINE CALORIES: WHICH DRINK IS MORE FATTENING? There would seem to be a clear difference there, and even BBC figures on the caloric count of beer vs wine puts beer 50% higher. Logic would therefore dictate that beer might prove to be more HERE ARE THE 10 BEST PINOT GRIGIOS TO DRINK IN 2021 Here are the best Pinot Grigios from The Global Pinot Grigio Masters 2020, taking in ten top-scoring samples from around the world, including England, Canada, Oregon, Marlborough, Alsace and the AUSTRALIAN WINE EXPORTS TO CHINA PLUMMET BY 98% Figures showed that Australian wine exports to China fell by US$158 million – from US$162 million in October to US$4 million in December, which is a 98% drop. Red wine is the worst affected GLOBAL ALCOHOL SALES FELL BY 15.8 BILLION LITRES DURING Global alcohol sales have fallen by 6% during the last year 0r around 15.8 billion litres during the pandemic, new data from Euromonitor International has revealed. Red sign on window informing PUBS FIRST WEEK OF TRADING FALLS 20% ON PRE-COVID LEVELS The BPPA has called for the removal of Covid restrictions, after revealing that trading in pubs was 20% lower in the first week of reopening indoors compared to the same period in 2019. READY FOR LIFT OFF: SHETLANDS DISTILLERY LAUNCHES SPACE Shetland Reel distillery creates new gin to mark the official countdown to UK’s first-ever vertical satellite launch from the islands. We’ve seen some out-of-this-world product launches in our WHY DID G7 SUMMIT LEADERS CHOOSE THIS CORNISH HOTEL TO 2 hours ago · World leaders choose Cornish eco-hotel as the perfect place in which to discuss pressing global issues. When world leaders get together to chew the fat, you could be forgiven for thinking they EX-BREWDOG STAFF ALLEGE 'CULTURE OF FEAR' AND 'TOXIC 13 minutes ago · A group of more than 60 former staff members have signed an open letter to BrewDog, alleging a “culture of fear” and a “toxic attitude” towards junior employees. ZACHYS TO HOLD TWO RARE WINE SALES 4 hours ago · Auction house Zachys is to present two Hong Kong auctions on 25 and 26 June 2021, featuring nearly 700 lots of fine wine. The Crown Collection focuses IN FOCUS: THIS WEEK’S BORDEAUX 2020 EN PRIMEUR RELEASES 1 day ago · The fifth week of the Bordeaux 2020 en primeur campaign brought with it a quickening in the pace of releases, turning a trickle into a torrent. As it did so, the percentage increase in

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ELLIE GOULDING ACQUIRES ‘SIGNIFICANT’ STAKE IN SERVED HARD 1 day ago · English singer-songwriter Ellie Goulding has acquired a significant stake in premium British hard seltzer brand Served for an

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CALIFORNIA WINERY SUES GRAPE COMPANY OVER ALLEGED SMOKE 1 day ago · Langtry Farms winery is suing Torick Farms, claiming that they were sold smoke-tainted grapes harvested during last year's

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PROPHECY ADDS THREE WINES TO ITS UK PORTFOLIO 1 day ago · US wine brand Prophecy has added three wines to its UK portfolio following the launch of its rosé last year. Prophecy Cabernet Sauvignon, Prophecy Malbec and Prophecy Sauvignon Blanc will

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