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Spirits’ struggles mean more cautious majors – and harder task for startups

With trading tough, major distillers have become more cautious and are narrowing their focus – and the challenges facing startups are only mounting.

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Heineken CFO “cautious” on Europe volumes recovery

“We believe that Europe is a potential [market] for stability and growth in pockets... but I don’t want to be too optimistic too soon,” CFO Harold van den Broek said.

Wine groups AdVini, Cordier by Invivo strike assets-and-shares deal

As part of the agreement, AdVini will receive the Café de Paris sparkling wine brand and its production site, along with the Cordier brand.

Mercer Wine Estates to acquire Washington wine brands

The group is snapping up the Matthews, Tenor, Jaine and Single Barrel brands from local winemaker Avallé.

Löfbergs CEO to leave coffee group for Humble hot seat

Fredriksson, who has been at the helm of family-owned Löfbergs since 2021, will join Humble in September.

Gen Z alcohol consumption habits are “cyclical”, Brown-Forman CEO says

Whiting also reflected on the possible impact on the beverage alcohol sector from cannabis consumption and the increasing use of GLP-1 drugs.

Ex-Campari CEO forms low-and-no “venture builder”

Engine Gin founder Paolo Dalla Mora and Luca Gargano, owner of the Italian importer Velier, have set up Liquid Ventures alongside Bob Kunze-Concewitz.

Rémy Cointreau creates Prestige division

The new business unit will look after the Louis XIII Cognac and Champagne Telmont brands.

Two weeks to go: dairy leaders to convene for Amsterdam conference

Executives from Danone, Tine and Valio are set to speak at this year’s Dairy Innovation Strategies conference in the Dutch capital.