All articles by Dean Best

Dean has reported on the international food and beverage industries for 20 years. He became editor of Just Food in 2007 and Just Drinks in 2022.

PepsiCo cuts jobs in Ireland

PepsiCo is cutting jobs at its business in Ireland as part of efforts to “position the company for efficiency and growth”.…
Gin business Sir Edmond in talks with potential investors

Dutch gin supplier Sir Edmond is in talks that could lead to investment in the business. The company, set up…
Smucker pulls coffee price hike after US tariff change

JM Smucker has halted plans to raise coffee prices this winter after the US cut tariffs on the commodity. The…
“We have a very clear, white-space opportunity” – Pura’s Greig Jansen eyes ‘better-for-you’ soda demand

The Pura Beverage Company is a ‘better-for-you’ drinks business based in South Africa with an eye on ramping up its…
Asahi sets systems recovery timeline

Asahi Group Holdings, two months on from a cyberattack that rocked its domestic business, is aiming to restore its logistics…

GLP-1 “structural disruption” to food, drinks – study

The rising use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs is a “structural disruption” to the food and drinks sector and “not a…
Sparkling teas eye non-alc opening

With more drinkers at least moderating their consumption if not entirely cutting out alcohol, brands are battling it out to…
Non-alc spirits firm Pollen Projects launches crowdfunding push

Pollen Projects, the UK non-alc spirits firm set up by Seedlip founder Ben Branson, has embarked on a crowdfunding drive.…
“The industry forgot we are not selling luxury goods. We are selling small pieces of pleasure” – Spiribam’s Grégoire Gueden on adapting to “tough” spirits market

Spiribam, the spirits division of France's Groupe Bernard Hayot, is home to brands including Rhum Clément and Joseph Cartron liqueurs.…
Asahi reports double-digit sales declines after cyberattack

Asahi Group Holdings’ soft-drinks sales tumbled by around 40% last month in the wake of the cyberattack that rocked the…