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Stuart Todd

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Louis Roederer acquires California's Merry Edwards Winery 26 February 2019

Louis Roederer has announced the purchase of Merry Edwards Winery, in the Russian River Valley region of northern California.

France's wine, spirits exports rise again in 2018 - figures 14 February 2019

Exports of wine and spirits from France hit yet another high last year, according to figures released this week.

Coca-Cola European Partners targets RTD tea growth in France with site expansion 12 November 2018

Coca-Cola European Partners is investing EUR19m (US$21.5m) in a new bottling line at its production facility in Socx, in northern France.

Heineken readies France production spend as Desperados demand grows 1 November 2018

Heineken is to invest EUR28.9m (US$32.7m) on increasing the production capacity at one of its French facilities, as demand for its Desperados Tequila-flavoured beer continues to rise in the country.

Shopping spree continues for Coca-Cola Co with Tropico buy in France 25 September 2018

The French division of The Coca-Cola Co has acquired the Tropico still drinks producer, along with its namesake brand.

France boosts H1 wine and spirits exports as US, UK lead growth 13 September 2018

France's first-half wine and spirits exports increased 4% in value over the same period last year, new figures show.

PepsiCo opens talks with investment company over Tropicana site in France 12 September 2018

PepsiCo has found a willing buyer for its Tropicana fruit juice production and bottling facility in France, with Munich-based investment holding company Navigator Capital lining up a move.

Refresco takes French production investment to US$21m 24 July 2018

Refresco will invest a further EUR6m (US$7m) at its plant in France's Massif Central region, as it looks to modernise the canned drinks production line.

Trade body plays down prospect of Provence rosé shortage 23 May 2018