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SWA appoints Rita Greenwood as council Chair
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has appointed Rita Greenwood, Chief Investment Officer at William Grant & Sons, as chair of the SWA Council for a two-year term.
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Rajasthan rolls out QR-based verification to curb illicit liquor
The Excise Department in Rajasthan has introduced a technology-driven system to combat the production and smuggling of illicit liquor and reduce health risks linked to spurious alcohol.
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Heineken announces CEO Dolf van den Brink to step down
Heineken N.V. announced on Monday that its CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board Dolf van den Brink has informed the Supervisory Board of his decision to step down from his position on May 31, 2026.
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Stirling Distillery trials aluminium bottles for whisky
Stirling Distillery in Scotland has begun trials to assess whether its small-batch malt whisky can be commercially sold in aluminium bottles, marking a potential shift in traditional Scotch whisky packaging, reported The Guardian.
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ABD appoints Dr. Martin Leonard to advise on Single Malts
Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited (ABD) has appointed globally respected Scotch whisky expert Dr. Martin Leonard as Consultant to support its entry into the single malt whisky segment.
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US drops specific daily alcohol limits in new nutrition guidelines
The Trump administration’s newly released 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans have removed longstanding numerical limits on alcohol consumption.
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India–EU FTA talks resume in Brussels
India and the European Union will hold ministerial-level discussions on January 8 and 9 in Brussels as both sides seek to narrow differences and accelerate progress on the proposed FTA, say reports from news agencies.
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