According to IWSR Drinks Market Analysis, alcohol consumption in the on-trade is up year on year, despite a growing trend for moderation. Read more about the report here.

Trump, as incoming president of the USA, has declared broad and heavy tariffs for the alcohol industry. Uncertainty has those in the industry anxious, on all sides of the oceans, unsure of how far the tariffs will affect such a large market. Read more about tariff considerations here.

From Chile to Portugal to South Africa, The Drinks Business recognised those in the drinks industry who made inroads on making the industry more sustainable. Topics covered a wide range, such as water management, agriculture, carbon footprint, packaging, and more. Find out more about ecological innovators in the beverage industry here.

Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) is pleased to announce the 23rd annual Tales of the Cocktail® (TOTC) conference, returning New Orleans July 20-25, 2025. Centered on the theme Evolve, the conference will explore the cocktail industry’s ongoing transformation and development, highlighting evolution as a catalyst for innovation and a necessity for growth. Seminar applications are currently open. Find out more on their website here.

The World’s 50 Best Bars 2024, sponsored by Perrier, held their 16th annual awards ceremony on October 22, this year in Madrid, Spain. The winner of The World’s Best Bar 2024 is…Handshake Speakeasy in Mexico City! Learn more about the winners and the experience of a Slovak attendee in our article here.

Two weeks ahead of the awards ceremony, The World's 50 Best Bars released numbers 51-100. There are some exciting new entries, like the first bar from Sri Lanka. Slovakia's Mirror Bar scaled up 28 places to land at No.62, recognition for the hard work in the Slovak capital city Bratislava. Read more here.

Nochino Ruby, an alcohol free spirit from Slovakia, has again been recognised for its superior quality. It was awarded Double Gold at the International Spirits Challenge 2024 in the Low and No Alcohol category. To find out more about Nochino, read our article about them here. Check out their announcement on Instagram here, and to experience Nochino for yourself, head on over to our shop.

A New Spirit Confronts the Consequences of Colonialism by Adaorah Oduah, for Punch, was hailed as the best article by Tales of the Cocktail 2024. "Ògógóró was banned for sale and production in Nigeria by British colonists in 1910, and it remained prohibited until Nigeria gained independence in 1960." Read about how Tunde Wey offers reparative justice, distilled at 44%.

The 18th edition of the Spirited Awards at Tales of the Cocktail conference has announced the winners for 2024 for all categories. Congratulations to all the winning people, teams, and bars! Check out all the inspiring winners here.

Drinks International released its 2024 Bar World 100 of the Industry's Most Influential Figures, a list recognising those who innovate, inspire, and push the industry forward. Are your favourites on the list? Check out who made the list here.