Comment & Opinion

Comment

FrieslandCampina, Milcobel embark on defensive play

FrieslandCampina and Micolbel have talked up the positives of their planned deal but Europe’s dairy sector is a tough place to do business.

Comment

Waterford Distillery’s thwarted ambition highlights spirits industry’s choppy waters

Comment

The headaches facing aged spirits brands as industry enters 2025

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Campari turns to industry veteran after bumpy 2024

Comment

Gin’s search for growth, the strength of no-alcohol, RTDs’ need for clarity – unaged spirits in 2025

Analyst Comment

The mega trends shaping spirits

Comment

Diageo looks to luxury

Comment

Carrefour wields Nutri-Score weapon as France debates tax on sugar

Comment

Too few wine companies are co-operating in face of climate crisis

Richard Woodard

Comment

Moving Day at Molson Coors

Analyst Comment

Tough or transactional: Which version of Trump will show up at the White House?

GlobalData Custom Solutions

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Is Lifeway’s rejection of Danone bid shrewd or a gamble?

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The spectre of ‘Tariff Man’ Trump looms over the alcohol industry

Richard Woodard

Analyst Comment

What will shape Europe’s shopping lists this Christmas?

GlobalData Custom Solutions

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Why history could inform aftermath of The Famous Grouse sale

Richard Woodard

Comment

Kamala Harris’ “price gouging” ban appears a solution in search of a problem

Comment

If US whiskey glut does emerge, major distillers will be fine – but small may suffer

Richard Woodard

Comment

Pernod’s portfolio decluttering at last takes in wine

Richard Woodard

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Why Cognac should shine spotlight on smaller producers

Richard Woodard

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Why US manufacturers should embrace benefits of SKU rationalisation

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The UK on-trade is still failing to grasp the low-and-no opportunity

Comment

Why Brown-Forman remains work in progress

Richard Woodard

Comment

Why the moment for cannabis drinks is not yet upon us

Richard Woodard

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North Brewing’s story shows the importance of community in business

Jessica Broadbent

Comment

The drinks industry’s big names spread wings to capture less loyal drinkers

Richard Woodard

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Could “forever chemicals” court case be nail in coffin for viral drinks brand Prime?

Jessica Broadbent

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The US brands that thrive forget the moonshots and focus on the consumer

Comment

Why Campari can benefit from smooth CEO transition

Richard Woodard

Comment

Reality on plastics laid bare as treaty talks resume

Comment

The Lakes Distillery needed Nyetimber deal to fund ambitions

Richard Woodard

Analyst Comment

UK nightclub closures highlight changing Gen Z behaviour

GlobalData Custom Solutions

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Rejoice as Diageo reopens Port Ellen but closures could soon haunt spirits industry

Richard Woodard

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Brown-Forman highlights the uncertainty swirling around US spirits

Richard Woodard

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Why the launch of Coca-Cola Spiced is pivotal but risky moment

GlobalData Consumer

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Controversial Kroger merger plan unsurprisingly heads for courtroom

Comment

Why brand owners must be agile as Tequila matures

Richard Woodard

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Sainte Marguerite en Provence safe at Pernod despite wine-portfolio divestment chatter

Richard Woodard

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Why The Wine Group’s Netflix tie-up is smart piece of wine branding

Jessica Broadbent

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