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Asahi’s swoop for Diageo Kenya business raises eyebrows

The deal, which sees Asahi take over Diageo's Kenyan assets, including its stake in East African Breweries, has surprised several industry analysts.

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Trump signs order to reclassify marijuana

The US president wants medical marijuana adopted as a Schedule III drug along the same lines as painkillers.

EU delays signing of Mercosur deal

The EU has decided to push back the signing of the deal with Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay to January.

EU member states back delay to deforestation law 

According to the Council, the move addresses concerns about the “administrative burden” of EUDR and how prepared the IT system is to operate the regime.

Nestlé’s waters business sued by French rival Bonneval

Bonneval Emergence has asked for €1.6bn in damages to cover the alleged economic disadvantage it has experienced.

‘You can’t address climate change alone’ – Concha y Toro on importance of ‘collaboration’ in ESG

Sustainability director Valentine Lira discusses Concha y Toro’s targets and the hurdles the wine group faces.

Distilling giants point way for aged spirits in 2026

The CEOs of two of the world’s largest spirits groups have, in recent days, given a signal of how they see the outlook for the sector.

FDI in 2026: regional experts weigh in on future trends

As global FDI declines, regional experts comment on the biggest trends that will affect different locations – from tariff uncertainty to the race for critical minerals to AI.

UK exports to EU down more than 20% since before Brexit, trade body says

“A new SPS deal with the EU will help remove barriers to trade with our largest trading partner” – The Food & Drink Federation CEO Karen Betts.