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"The Trump administration has been bold in addressing long-standing trade barriers" - just-drinks speaks to Distilled Spirits Council CEO Chris Swonger - Part I 16 Jan 2020

Olly Wehring

Spirits producers in the US had plenty to worry about last year, and 2020 shows little sign of respite. Late last week, just-drinks spoke to Chris Swonger, the CEO of trade association the Distilled Spirits Council of the US. In this, the first in an exclusive, two-part interview, Swonger, who assumed the role in late-2018, leads us through the twists and turns of tariffs and trade talks in recent months.

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"There are some bright sides to Brexit" - Interview, Miles Beale, chief executive, UK Wine & Spirit Trade Association - Part II 26 Jan 2017

Olly Wehring

In this, the second part of our interview the head of the UK's Wine & Spirit Trade Association, Miles Beale looks beyond the European Union and sees cause for optimism, despite the uncertainty of recent months.

Prosecco rosé on the way as new rules gain official approval 22 May 20

Andy Morton

Italian authorities have opened the door to pink Prosecco with the approval of a rosé expression of the sparkling wine.

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UK wine industry handed Brexit tariff blow 19 May 20

Andy Morton

The UK Government has failed to heed alcohol industry calls to drop wine tariffs when the Brexit transition period ends at the start of next year.

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UK alcohol industry seeks grace period for Brexit labelling changes 6 May 20

Andy Morton

A UK wine & spirits trade group has asked the Government for flexibility on post-Brexit labelling regulations that could force producers to use UK-specific labels from as soon as January.

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India raises alcohol excise taxes as crowds pack liquor stores - reports 5 May 20

Andy Morton

State governments in India have increased alcohol taxes by as much as 75%, according to local reports, after consumers flocked to reopened liquor stores.

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South Africa reopens wine exports - again - as lockdown restrictions eased 30 Apr 20

Andy Morton

South Africa is to resume wine exports as the country's Government lowers COVID-19 lockdown measures.

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Bangkok announces alcohol sales ban 9 Apr 20

Andy Morton

Thailand's capital city, Bangkok, has become the latest region in the country to ban alcohol sales, according to reports.