MONARQ Group grew in every aspect of its business in 2025 and continues to invest behind its brands and team, to accelerate growth and provide top level service to the channel. “2025 has been another exceptional year for us. We have seen growth in all areas of our business, both domestic as well as Duty […]
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Toschi Vignola targets cruise with debut at F&B@Sea and collaboration with Deborah Golden
Italian food and beverage company Toschi Vignola, which is participating in Seatrade Cruise Global F&B@Sea for the first time, sees the cruise segment as a key growth segment for its portfolio of brands. In support of this growth strategy, Toschi Vignola has announced the start of a collaboration with Deborah Golden, a leading consultant in the international cruise industry and founder […]
Cruise and island events provide “incredible expansion” for Southern Glazers Travel
2025 was an incredible year of expansion across many cruise lines for Southern Glazers Travel, Phillip Jarrell, Vice President Travel Retail, Cruise & Key Accounts, SGWS, tells TMI. “Our brands performed very well in 2025, and the outlook for 2026 seems promising,” says Jarrell. “Our goal has been to simply listen to the cruise operators […]
Ardnamurchan Distillery targets global growth with strategic partnership with GMAX Travel Retail
Sustainable Scotch whisky producer Ardnamurchan Distillery has announced a new strategic partnership with global travel retail and duty free specialist GMAX Travel Retail. The collaboration represents a significant milestone in the distillery’s continued growth, creating new international routes to market and bringing its coastal whisky to travelers worldwide. Sustainability sits at the core of Ardnamurchan […]
Heineken strengthens cruise partnerships with a destination driven portfolio at F&B@Sea
Heineken has adopted a destination driven portfolio approach led by the Heineken brand and built around regional relevance, local heritage and authentic flavors to elevate onboard significance and choice for cruise guests. The Heineken Cruise team will debut its new strategy and portfolio expansion at the F&B@Sea exhibition and conference, April 15–16, 2026, at the […]
Osborne cruises into new opportunities with return to Seatrade Cruise Global event
Spanish wine, spirits and gourmet food specialist Osborne Grupo, eyeing expansion in the cruise market, returns to the Seatrade Cruise Global event in Miami, where it is taking a stand (No. 51) at F&B@Sea for the first time. Osborne team members will be present at both the F&B@Sea and Retail Days, encouraging Seatrade visitors to […]
Proximo Spirits activates 1800 Tequila Triple Cask in JFK with DFS and IShoppes
Proximo Spirits has partnered with DFS and iShoppes to launch 1800 Tequila Triple Cask Añejo, the brand’s first global travel retail exclusive, at New York’s JFK Airport. Running from February through March with DFS at Terminal 4, then April to June with iShoppes at Terminal 1, the activation spotlights the new 1800 Triple Cask through […]
Holland America Line and Jefferson’s Bourbon make history with the first bourbon aged on cruise ships
In celebration of International Whiskey Day, Holland America Line and Jefferson’s Bourbon last week announced a partnership for a first-of-its-kind collaboration in which Jefferson’s Ocean Bourbon is aged at sea across the cruise line’s fleet. This marks the distillery’s maiden voyage partnering with a cruise line for its Ocean Aged at Sea Bourbon series. The […]
Catherine Restrepo launches SYZYGY Brands to fill gap in market
Catherine Restrepo’s new strategic brand representation and commercial development company, SYZYGY Brands, fills a needed gap in the global travel retail, cruise, and hospitality channels. Restrepo, who has nearly two decades of industry experience, says SYZYGY Brands operates not as a traditional distributor, but as a commercial growth partner and strategic agent. “We work across […]
B&S accelerates Americas growth strategy with multi-category expansion, expanded market presence and digital innovation ahead of Summit of the Americas
Global DF/TR distributor B&S is sharpening its commercial focus on the Americas ahead of the Summit of the Americas, reinforcing its regional commitment through an ambitious multi-category growth strategy, strengthened brand partnerships and the continued rollout of its proprietary digital platform, (www.kingofreach.com). With a broad and growing presence across key travel retail markets in the Americas, B&S reports that it […]
Freixenet enters spirits category with Freixenet Solare
Freixenet, the #1international sparkling wine brand, is entering the spirits category by launching a new aperitif Freixenet Solare. The new product, with an alcohol content of 11% vol., is a Mediterranean Aperitivo crafted with Spanish lemon, clementine, and rosemary, and complemented by botanicals. “With Freixenet Solare, we are consistently focusing on natural flavors, Mediterranean moments […]
Inspired by chocolate and flowers, Hendrick’s launches Another Hendrick’s, first permanent release in nearly a decade
Hendrick’s Gin has announced the launch of Another Hendrick’s, the first permanent release for the gin brand in nine years. Another Hendrick’s is infused with rose and cucumber, and layered with orange blossom and cacao beans housed in a white bottle. Inspired by her love for chocolate and flowers, Hendrick’s Master Distiller Lesley Gracie set […]
DAOU Vineyards and Duty Free Global announce global distribution partnership
DAOU Vineyards, the luxury wine estate from Paso Robles, California, has announced a strategic global distribution partnership with Duty Free Global. DAOU says that this collaboration marks a pivotal moment in the brand’s mission to bring world-class wines to discerning travelers worldwide. The agreement will spotlight DAOU’s prestigious Reserve collection and its iconic flagship wine, […]
CVH Spirits appoints Blue Caterpillar as exclusive TR Americas distributor
CVH Spirits has announced the signing of an exclusive, long-term distribution agreement with Blue Caterpillar for Travel Retail Americas. CVH Spirits’ portfolio includes premium single malt Scotch whisky brands Bunnahabhain, Deanston and Tobermory. Blue Caterpillar says the single malt Scotch whisky category continues to represent one of the most dynamic segments within premium spirits across […]
B&S appoints Luke Maga as Global Sales Director, Duty Free & Travel Retail
B&S has appointed Luke Maga as Global Sales Director for its Duty Free & Travel Retail division. The appointment further strengthens the company’s focus on building long-term partnerships and delivering added value to customers and brand owners through its efficient, scalable King of Reach distribution model, says the company. In his new role, Maga will […]
