All articles by Fiona Holland

Fiona joined as a reporter for Just Food and Just Drinks in 2023 after writing news and features at Food Matters Live.

France, China agreement on Cognac could be nearing

France and China could be close to a deal to resolve the ongoing trade dispute over Cognac exports. Yesterday (12…
Alberta, Saskatchewan to resume buying US alcohol

Canada's Alberta and Saskatchewan provinces have started allowing the sale of US alcohol again. In March, Canadian provinces started removing…
Drinks giants’ moves in no-and-low alcohol

While still a small part of the global alcoholic drinks industry, the market for non-alcoholic alternatives continues to grow –…
Allied Blenders and Distillers acquires Mansion House, Savoy Club

Allied Blenders and Distillers (ABD) has acquired UTO Asia, a subsidiary of Dutch spirits group Herman Jansen, for €1.2m ($1.4m).…
Spanish beer exports drop for second consecutive year

Spanish beer exports declined for the second year in a row in 2024, slumping around 19% to 3.37 million hectolitres…

Türkiye competition watchdog to probe Coca-Cola İçecek

An investigation has been launched into Türkiye's Coca-Cola İçecek regarding a potential breach of the country's competition laws. The country's…
UK beer group Keystone looks to double revenue with new investment

UK-based Keystone Brewing Group expects to double its revenue in the next 12 months after receiving a £2m ($2.7m) investment…
Karuizawa Distillers to build new whisky distillery

Karuizawa Distillers has announced plans to build a new distillery for producing single malt Japanese whisky. The new Furaliss distillery…
Italian Wine Brands on ambition to be “market leader in Italian wine”

Milan-listed producer and wholesaler Italian Wine Brands owns more than 70 wine brands, with 80% of sales coming from exports.…
Ireland alcohol consumption drops in 2024

Alcohol consumption per adult declined nearly 5% in Ireland last year, according to a new report commissioned by Drinks Industry…