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Ex-Treasury COO calls for shake-up at wine giant

Robert Foye has written to Treasury Wine Estates’ chairman suggesting a series of measures that he claims could double the Penfolds maker’s share price.

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Diageo, PepsiCo pull UK festival sponsorship amid Kanye West backlash

The decision to book the US rapper as the headline act at the Wireless Festival has received widespread criticism in recent days.

Hood River Distillers buys Crater Lake Spirits brands

Hood River said the two Oregon distillers believe “combining their portfolios would create a stronger, more competitive offering” amid declining alcohol consumption in the US.

Firestone Walker buys US rights to Trumer Pils

The deal is a brand acquisition from Gambrinus covering the rights to brew, market and ship Trumer Pils in the US.

Purcari Wineries buys Romania’s CaraprodVin

CaraprodVin is based in Vrancea, which Purcari CEO Victor Bostan described as “one of Romania’s most important grape-growing regions, particularly for its white grape varieties and the distinct character they express”.

KDP picks JDE Peet’s Rafael Oliveira to lead coffee business 

Pam Patsley, chair of Keurig Dr Pepper's (KDP) board of directors, said: "Rafa is the right choice to lead the combined coffee business and launch Global Coffee Co.”.  

Coca-Cola HBC launches Three Cents mixers in China

Telford Wine & Spirits (Shanghai) has been appointed to distribute Three Cents' sodas and tonics to on-trade customers in Mainland China.

Beyond Meat CEO talks up prospects of protein drinks

“It’s going to be one of the best protein drinks on the market,” CEO Ethan Brown said.

Drinks margins set to improve, Tilray says

Asked about the prospects for gross margins from Tilray’s alcohol business, CFO Carl Merton said “we think this is the bottom of the trough”.