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Drinks industry battles Europe plastics-recycling “crisis”

Rising costs have hit Europe’s plastics recycling sector, eroding capacity, as drinks brands seek to meet pledges and face regulatory pressure.

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Diageo halts production at Speyside maltings site

"We have temporarily paused production at Roseisle Maltings as we look to balance capacity against current demand," Diageo said.

Shaken Udder sold to Spain’s Idilia Foods

Idilia has acquired the milkshakes business from its founders Jodie and Andy Howie, and private-equity backer LDC.

Molson Coors to shut Franciscan Well brewery in Ireland

The US giant said it plans to stop producing the Franciscan Well brands "early in the new year".

Paulaner sells wheat-beer brewery

The brewery will formally change hands in January.

Som Distilleries and Breweries acquires Woodpecker Greenagri Nutrients

In a stock exchange filing Som Distilleries described the acquired entity as "an integrated Alcobev manufacturing project", based in Uttar Pradesh.

Italy watchdog fines e-commerce retailer Tannico

The watchdog has fined the wine retailer €150,000 over what it calls “unfair commercial practices”.

“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 CEO Grégoire Gueden talks selling ‘premium’ spirits, consumer confidence and competing with the major names in spirits.

US cuts import tariffs on select food, drink items

The list encompasses drinks products such as coffee, tea and fruit juices, as well as food items like beef, fruits and nuts.