Henkell Freixenet in talks to buy majority of Maison Pommery
Henkell Freixenet is in talks to acquire a majority stake in French Champagne producer Maison Pommery & Associés. A statement from …
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Nestlé to buy “ready-to-drink meals” firm Yfood outright
Nestlé has snapped up the rest of Yfood, the “ready-to-drink meals” firm in which it first invested three years ago. The …
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Nestlé CEO sanguine on margin improvement as coffee, cocoa prices retreat
Nestlé’s CEO is confident retreating cocoa and coffee prices will improve margins this year as the company bids to drive …
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Celsius eyeing overseas push for Alani Nu
Energy drinks major Celsius is assessing more international markets in which to launch its Alani Nu brand next year. CEO …
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Bodegas Muga owner backs new non-alc wine brand Paragraph
The family behind Spain's Bodegas Muga is backing the launch of alcohol-free wine brand Paragraph. The brand was founded by Switzerland-based …
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“Taste first, function second” – Vita Pop eyes US after building European base
Matus Vavercak, the co-founder of Vita Pop, believes his fledgling brand can be the prebiotic soda that has functional benefits …
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Uncle Nearest receiver finds buyer for assets
Uncle Nearest's receiver has disclosed plans to sell off most of the whiskey maker's assets to an unnamed investment firm. …
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The Coca-Cola Company readies listing of India bottler
The Coca-Cola Company is preparing for a potential public listing in India of the parent of bottler Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages …
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Sazerac enters Tennessee whiskey category
Buffalo Trace owner Sazerac has launched its first Tennessee whiskey. The move follows the company’s 2016 purchase of a distillery in …
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Court rejects Heineken appeal in Greece competition case
An appeal by Heineken in a competition case against Macedonian Thrace Brewery (MTB) has been rejected by the Dutch Supreme …
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“It’s not a linear exercise” – Libstar CEO Charl de Villiers on consolidation challenge for private-label and branded group
Under the guidance of CEO Charl de Villiers, South Africa’s Libstar Holdings is nearing the completion of a strategy to …
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Kirin to shut James Boag’s brewery in Australia
Kirin Holdings-owned Lion has set out plans to close the James Boag’s brewery in Australia, pointing to a “long-term decline” …
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Brown-Forman pauses production at Slane Irish whiskey distillery
Brown-Forman has paused production at its Slane Irish Whiskey distillery in County Meath in Ireland. In a statement, Slane said the …
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US consumer sentiment woes are “temporary pressure”, says Pernod
Issues such as low consumer sentiment and tight spending are "a temporary pressure", the CEO of Pernod Ricard's North America …
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Pernod Ricard ‘loses New Delhi licence appeal’
A court in New Delhi has reportedly rejected an appeal from Pernod Ricard to resume selling in the Indian capital. According …
