Lauren Bowes is a Bars Editor at The Spirits Business. She specializes in the food and beverage industry, with a focus on beverage production, drinks and spirits, and hospitality trends. Lauren's insights and expertise are regularly featured in prominent publications, including The Spirits Business.
Preston is the artificial intelligence that powers the Intelligent Relations PR platform. Meet Preston
Not enough data
Lauren Bowes predominantly covers the food & beverage industry, with a focus on liquor brands, cocktail recipes, and distillery news. Her coverage heavily features press releases and private sector announcements.
Given this information, she would likely be most receptive to pitches related to new product launches in the food & beverage industry, especially those involving liquor brands or distillery news. Pitches could include exclusive access to new products or behind-the-scenes looks at how they are made.
Additionally, given her focus on cocktail recipes and bars and nightlife topics covered would also revolve around these areas; therefore, she may be interested in pieces that provide unique insights into current trends within the bar and nightlife scene.
This information evolves through artificial intelligence and human feedback. Improve this profile .
Musician Charli XCX has joined Absolut Vodka for a two-year partnership, featuring collectable items and custom glassware.
Zana Möhlmann of East47 in the Manhattan Bar at Conrad Singapore Orchard is Diageo World Class Global Bartender of the Year 2026.
The Connaught Bar's Giorgio Bargiani, winner of the Altos Bartenders’ Bartender Award for Europe, says being recognised by his peers is his highest accolade.
Supermarket chain Aldi has released its first cocktail advent calendar, which is a sixth of the price of Moth’s.
Maison Ferrand-owned Planteray Rum has invited independent retailers to select their own cask from eight expressions across six rum origins.
The co-founders of London’s Three Sheets will open a Martini, wine and oyster bar in Dalston on 13 November.
From 13 to 15 November, Buenos Aires will play host to FestiBar, a new event organised by Coctelería Consciente and hosted at Haras Palermo.
Bar takeovers have traditionally offered the on-trade fun but with little substance. SB meets the experts making these events meaningful.
New figures from the Office for National Statistics show that average weekly earnings in UK hospitality have fallen by 1.4% year on year.
Rolland Varga of Be At One Piccadilly was crowned champion at the inaugural Golden Pearl Awards on 14 October.
