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Young people certainly drink less often but binge drinking is now more common
World’s biggest spirits maker in push to increase its alcohol-free offering
Spirits maker commits to largest environmental investment in a decade
Investors seemed unimpressed despite soaring sales of gin and tequila
Appetite for Tanqueray and Gordons boosts drinks group
Beer sales flag as consumers opt for healthier options while spirits and cocktails boom
Ivan Menezes focuses on spirits as drinks group sets out new financial targets
Campari chief predicts dealmaking will rise as the benefits of scale start to outweigh dynastic pride
Owner of Gordon’s and Tanqueray benefits from boom in UK gin drinking
Industry exceutives told parliament they want to avoid no-deal scenario
US-based distillery Sazerac to pay $550m for 19 brands
Chairman buys £300,000 of stock as retailer reports rise in revenues
Companies analysis from our sister publication
Chief executive says performance in line with expectations but points to ‘increased volatility’
Acquisitions matter but a history of pricey purchases shows the value of taking a sober view
More interest in how much US is knocking back
Maker of Johnnie Walker Scotch also posted higher profits and sales
Proportion of women at executive level still lags
Business struggles to respond to young consumer demand for more natural products
Rarity factor justifies high share price but cognac group is vulnerable to fashion
Small businesses were once bottom of the food chain but now corporations need them
