IWSR expects global drinks trade to grow by $16bn

Data from IWSR predicts that the global drinks industry will grow by USD $16bn over the next five years. The positive outlook contrasts to the relative stagnation the global trade saw in 2024.

Five minutes with Paul P John

Andrew Catchpole catches up with Paul P John, founder of the Goan-based Paul John distillery, on his recent visit to London.

‘Moderate recovery’ predicted for global alcohol market in 2025

Following a decline in global beverage alcohol sales in 2023 and tough trading conditions so far in 2024, IWSR has predicted a gradual recovery from 2025.

Producer Q&A: Michael d’Souza, John Distilleries

With India now slaking over half the globe’s thirst for whisky, Andrew Catchpole asks winemaker-turned-leading distiller Michael d’Souza for the inside track.

Producer Q&A: Sanket Gawand, Vallonné Vineyards

Sanket Gawand was one of the youngest winemakers in India when he started working at this boutique Nashik winery in 2009. Sophia Longhi went to visit to talk innovation and Indian wine.

Is India the next China?

India has emerged as a key volume driver for beverage alcohol, whilst China's growth has softened according to the latest IWSR analysis.

Diageo slashes 2020 expectations in wake of global volatility linked to coronavirus

Spirits giant Diageo has cut its sales expectations in global markets for the coming year, with the likelihood that the recent viral outbreak in China could further impact sales in 2020.

Alcohol sales fall worldwide, but with recovery to follow, predicts the IWSR

Global alcohol consumption fell back by 1.6% in 2018, according to new data from the IWSR, with some 27.6 billion nine-litre cases being consumed.

Educators from UK to India celebrated in WSET nominations

Educators which have taken up the WSET mantle to bring wine and spirits education to the world are being celebrated today following nominations for 2018.

Taj Mahal Brewing Co partners with Oakwood Vineyards to launch Indian wines

The Taj Mahal Brewing Co has partnered with Oakwood Vineyards to make its first foray into wine with an Indian quartet.

Global warming impacts on Sula's harvest in India

The harvest at India's largest wine-producer, Sula Vineyards, started two weeks early this year, thanks to the effects of global warming.

Opinion: Has Indian wine's time arrived?

Before 2008, just about the only Indian wine you could find was Omar Khayyam, a gassy sparkling wine particularly popular in Indian restaurants - until the global recession knocked its producer Chateau Indage, out of business. Today things are very different

Major Indian wine fair to launch in London next month

November will see the first Indian Wine Fair to be launched in London.

Soul Tree exceeds crowdfunding target to boost its Indian wine business

Indian wine producer Soul Tree has raised more than £388,000 through crowdfunding, which it says will help it put Indian wines on the map.

Soul Tree looks to raise £350k in crowdfunding scheme for its Indian wine business