The Ryl Company on attracting “under-indexed” Gen Z and millennial consumers in RTD tea
Launched in 2023, US-based The Ryl Company specialises in RTD iced teas positioned as zero-sugar “refreshment” drinks. Over the past…
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Fiona Holland
Fiona joined as a reporter for Just Food and Just Drinks in 2023 after writing news and features at Food Matters Live.
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Spain’s Félix Solís Avantis buys three Rioja wine brands
Spanish wine group Félix Solís Avantis has acquired three local wine brands: Federico Paternina, Lagunilla and Rioja Santiago. In a…
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“People are really focused on the health and wellness aspect of their beverage” – Westrock Coffee CCO on functional drinks focus
US-based Westrock Coffee is a co-packer for non-alcoholic drinks businesses worldwide, though its home market is its largest, making up…
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US business improving “slowly”, Brown-Forman CEO says
Brown-Forman's business in the US is improving "slowly", which has, in part, boosted the group's outlook on its profits, outgoing…
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Diageo pulls ESG measures from long-term exec rewards
Targets on responsible drinking and sustainability are no longer being used to determine long-term rewards for Diageo's management, with bonuses…
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US Congress passes hemp ban delay
The House of Representatives in the US has passed a spending bill that includes a proposal to delay a proposed…
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Castel governance dispute intensifies as family members call for “stability”
The spat surrounding Castel Group's management has taken a new turn, with members of the Castel family calling for "continuity…
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Cognac winegrowers sue Sazerac over contracts
A group of Cognac winegrowers are taking the US distilling giant Sazerac to court over the alleged illegal ending of…
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Amber Beverage Group gets extension on debt moratorium
Amber Beverage Group has secured an extension of its debt moratorium, allowing the spirits business to continue talks with creditors.…
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Corby Spirit and Wine renews Pernod brands licence for Canada
Corby Spirit and Wine has secured another term distributing Pernod Ricard's brands in Canada. Pernod, home to brands including Jameson…