Wine consumption fell again in 2025, OIV says
Global wine consumption declined again in 2025, with nine of the world’s ten largest markets seeing demand fall. According to the …
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Carlsberg launches Phase to help with “focus”
The moves by major brewers to develop “functional” beverages continues, with Carlsberg set to launch a product to help drinkers …
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Major Aussie grocer Coles misled shoppers, court finds
Promotions at Australian retailer Coles broke consumer law, the country's federal court has ruled after a legal challenge brought by …
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Sazerac RTD push continues with Sipmargs stake
Spirits giant Sazerac has again invested in RTDs, buying a stake in Sipmargs, the margarita brand backed by social media …
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M&A on horizon at Princes as underlying profits rise
UK food-and-drinks group Princes has said it expects to close “at least one acquisition in the next couple of months”. The …
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FAO flags potential risks in recycled plastic packaging
The growing use of recycled plastic in food packaging raises chemical safety concerns, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the …
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Brown-Forman ‘rebuffs Sazerac bid’
Brown-Forman has reportedly turned down a takeover offer from fellow US distiller Sazerac. The Jack Daniel’s maker rejected a bid worth …
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Diageo takes non-alc brand Ritual Zero Proof into RTDs
Diageo is launching RTD versions of its non-alcoholic brand Ritual Zero Proof in the US. The company is rolling out three …
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PerfectTed co-founder upbeat about “recession-proof” matcha
Founded five years ago in the UK by Marisa Poster and siblings Levi and Teddie Levenfiche, PerfectTed has in that …
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Beer consumption in Czech Republic declines
Beer consumption in the Czech Republic fell to a “historic” low last year, pulling down brewery output and exports. Domestic breweries …
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Indian state Tamil Nadu to close 700 retail stores
The southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu has mandated the closure of 717 state-run retail liquor outlets, describing the move …
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French wine group La Famille Perrin buys majority of soft-drinks maker Alain Milliat
French wine producer La Famille Perrin has acquired a majority stake in Alain Milliat, a local soft-drinks manufacturer. The financial terms …
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C&C Group combines Matthew Clark, Bibendum on-trade arms
C&C Group has merged Matthew Clark and Bibendum to “simplify” its on-trade distribution operations. A “small number” of staff have left …
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UK’s Drip Water open to funding for US push
UK business Drip Water is raising funds to “accelerate” its expansion across the US. The company, which has structured the raise …
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Altamura Distilleries takes vodka to Japan
Altamura Distilleries is adding Japan to the roster of markets for its vodka. The Italian group has teamed up with local …
