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Declining wine consumption in EU forecast to continue

Reflecting on how consumption habits were changing, the European Commission highlighted younger drinkers "in particular" tended to consume less alcohol.

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Proximo Spirits rejigs US distribution

The Jose Cuervo maker said it has ended its partnerships with distributor RNDC in "all current territories" besides Georgia and New Mexico.

Kenya court postpones hearing on bid to block Diageo-Asahi deal

Tusker lager brewer EABL said the High Court has allowed regulatory processes and "preliminary steps" for the deal to continue.

UK’s Dalston’s raises funding for domestic expansion, appoints new MD

The fruit flavoured sodas maker has appointed Sally Rose, former marketing director at vertical farming group GrowUp Farms, as its new MD.

French competition watchdog to review retail alliances Aura, Concordis

The regulator has requested feedback from third parties by separate dates in March and July.

US scraps advice on alcohol consumption limits

The prior 2020-2025 guidelines had recommended limiting consumption to 1-2 alcoholic drinks a day.

Unilever to offload Indonesia tea business SariWangi

Unilever said the divestment is part of its "ongoing portfolio optimisation strategy”.

O’Neill Vintners & Distillers takes FitVine brand into non-alc

Each wine is less than 0.5% abv and contains a maximum of 35 calories per serving.

Oregon’s 2 Towns Ciderhouse snaps up Seattle Cider

The Seattle cider maker was bought by French agri-food co-op Agrial ten years ago.