Weekly Beverage Alcohol Recap | June 19, 2026

Podcast: Beverage Business Briefing · Carlos DeOliveira

Opublikowano: 2026-06-19

* **Global Trade & Tariff Volatility:** A 100% U.S. tariff threat on French wine/Champagne looms over France's 3% Digital Services Tax. Concurrently, the American Whiskey Association is actively lobbying for access to India’s massive emerging consumer class. The interdependency of the global spirits trade was highlighted by John Swinney’s visit to Independent Stave Company's Kentucky Cooperage. * **Corporate Resets & Sweeping Restructuring:** Under the cost-cutting leadership of Sir Dave Lewis, Diageo begins deep cuts, executive shakeups (departures in North America, UK, Africa; hiring Marc Woodward), price cuts on flagship brands, and an aggressive pivot to canned RTDs. * **The...