Spirits industry dismay as EU launches retaliatory tariffs at US
The EU has announced US food and drink imports will be among products hit with tariffs as it responds to …
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Next Century Spirits acquires Blue Chair Bay Rum
US group Next Century Spirits (NCS) has scooped up rum producer Blue Chair Bay Rum. The move, NCS said was "key" …
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De Kuyper to launch non-alcoholic premixed cocktails for on-premise
Dutch drinks group De Kuyper Royal Distillers is releasing a non-alcoholic premixed cocktails range for the on-trade called Batched 0.0%. The …
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Godrej Agrovet to take full control of Indian dairy group Creamline
Indian agri-food group Godrej Agrovet has struck a deal to become the sole owner of local dairy business Creamline Dairy …
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“If you’re not going to do things differently, you’re not going to get different outcomes” – Pimentae on challenging norms in spirits
UK-based Pimentae was set up in 2021 by Alice Parmiter and Wynter Karo with the aim of redefining consumers’ understanding …
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UK juices group Purity Soft Drinks brings in Jonathan Duffin as CEO
Purity Soft Drinks has appointed food industry and beverages executive Jonathan Duffin as CEO of the UK-based juices business. Duffin fills …
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European Commission makes “anti-trust” visits at non-alcoholic drinks firms
The European Commission has carried out “anti-trust inspections” at unnamed companies in the non-alcoholic drinks sector. Brussels said the unannounced visits …
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California wine supply hits 20-year low
California’s grape crush dropped by more than a fifth last year, US government data shows. According to figures from the US …
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Lipton enters UK kombucha category
Carlsberg Britvic has launched a range of kombuchas under the Lipton brand in the UK. The company has secured listings for …
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Coffee consumption declines in Germany in 2024
Coffee consumption dipped year-on-year in Germany last year, according to new findings from the Deutscher Kaffeeverband (German Coffee Association). In 2024, …
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Keystone Brewing Group inks distribution deal with Hofmeister
UK-based Keystone Brewing Group has signed a sales and distribution deal with Bavarian lager brand Hofmeister to expand its “premium …
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Mahou San Miguel acquires remaining stake in Founders Brewing Co.
Spanish brewer Mahou San Miguel has acquired the remaining stake in US craft beer brand Founders Brewing Co., now owning …
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Drinks giants’ moves in no-and-low alcohol
While still a small part of the global alcoholic drinks industry, the market for non-alcoholic alternatives continues to grow – …
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Introducing the Just Drinks Excellence Awards 2025
The Just Drinks Excellence Awards celebrate the greatest achievements and innovations in the industry. The program provides a platform to …
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BrewDog boss steps down, CFO James Taylor promoted
BrewDog CFO James Taylor has been promoted to CEO as James Arrow steps down after under a year in …
