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What next for Coca-Cola and Costa Coffee?

The Coca-Cola Co. has reportedly gone cold on the idea of selling Costa Coffee. Industry watchers still see Costa having a role to play but not without changes.

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Stoli Group to liquidate two US units

Stoli filed for Chapter 11 for its two US businesses Stoli Group USA and Kentucky Owl in November 2024.

Industry veteran John McDonnell joins Ghost Tequila

"Ghost Tequila was up 12% last year, in an extremely difficult spirits environment in the US," McDonnell said. "Most other Tequilas are showing double-digit declines."

Refresco sells Beltè iced tea to Italy’s Sibat Tomarchio

The deal, effective this month, includes Beltè's trademark, brand and recipe.

Canada’s Cove Soda unveils new C-suite slate

The probiotic soda brand has named a new CEO, chief commercial officer and chief operating officer.

Austria to halve VAT on select food prices funded by plastics tax

A non-recyclable plastics tax is planned to fund the VAT cut to 5%, although details have yet to be ironed out.

Later this month: Eco Drinks conference returns to London

The forum, organised by Arena International, Just Drinks’ sister events business, made its debut last year and will reconvene in London on 22 January.

Beyond dips toe outside alt-meat and into drinks

The US company is test-launching a range of “plant protein” beverages.

Asahi monthly sales decline continues

Citing preliminary figures, the Super Dry brewer said its domestic beer sales dropped by at least a fifth in December versus the same month in 2024.