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In the same month that the brewer's proposed flotation in Asia-Pacific collapsed, Anheuser-Busch Inbev has agreed the sale of its Carlton & United Breweries unit in Australia to Asahi Group Holdings.

PepsiCo targets sub-Saharan Africa with Pioneer Foods takeover - Juice in South Africa data 19 Jul 2019

Five years after the end of their franchise agreement in South Africa, PepsiCo and Pioneer Foods have reunited through the soft drinks group's US$1.7bn acquisition today.

Diageo closes in on RTD, Guinness South Africa partnership with Anheuser-Busch InBev's SAB 19 Jul 2019

Diageo has moved a step closer to a licensing deal with Anheuser-Busch InBev for its RTD and Guinness brands in South Africa.

Pernod Ricard signs bottle deal with Ardagh for Absolut 19 Jul 2019

Pernod Ricard's The Absolut Co has agreed its largest supplier arrangement, signing a ten-year extension with packaging group Ardagh for its namesake vodka brand.

If you read only one thing... - This week's must-reads on just-drinks 19 Jul 2019

Here's a look at the biggest stories and the best content from just-drinks this week.

The Lakes Distillery’s The One Port Cask Finished whisky - Product Launch 19 Jul 2019

UK distiller Lakes Distillery has launched a Port cask-finished expression of its The One whisky.

Molson Coors takes control of Czech brewer Pardubicky 18 Jul 2019

Molson Coors has acquired a majority stake in Czech brewer Pardubicky as the US-based company expands its Central European portfolio.

Heineken UK names Stephen Watt as on-premise director 18 Jul 2019

Heineken UK has promoted Stephen Watt to lead its on-premise division.

Anheuser-Busch InBev offers free Busch beer in forest pop-up campaign 18 Jul 2019

Anheuser-Busch InBev is asking consumers to locate a pop-up shop in a forest as part of an environmental-awareness campaign for its Busch beer brand.

Coca-Cola HBC to bring Costa Coffee to off-premise with Central, Eastern Europe launch 18 Jul 2019

The global expansion of The Coca-Cola Co's recently-acquired coffee brand, Costa, has started with news that Coca-Cola HBC will roll out Costa products in 2020.

How did Remy Cointreau perform in Q1 2020? - results data 18 Jul 2019

Remy Cointreau's sales slipped in its fiscal first quarter as price increases put in place earlier this year hit the group's top-line performance.

Corte Molino Prosecco offers Venice break in Golden Cork sweep stakes 18 Jul 2019

A Willy Wonka-style competition will see one UK consumer of Prosecco brand Corte Molino win a trip to Venice.

Tribeology’s Bodega Bay Hard Seltzer - Product Launch 18 Jul 2019

UK start-up Tribeology has rolled out an alcoholic sparkling water in its home market under the brand name Bodega Bay.

Pernod Ricard readies zero-alcohol dark spirit Celtic Soul in UK 18 Jul 2019

The UK division of Pernod Ricard has added to its non-alcoholic offerings in the country with the launch of a dark spirit under the brand name Celtic Soul.

Zonin US name change signals acquisition hunt 17 Jul 2019

The US arm of Italy's Zonin1821 has unveiled a name change to designed to show the unit's intention to diversify beyond the wine category.

Pernod Ricard kicks off Myanmar spirits JV 17 Jul 2019

Pernod Ricard has completed the formation of its Myanmar spirits joint-venture.

Edrington appoints Francois Saurel as Asia-Pacific head 17 Jul 2019

Edrington has named a former executive from beauty company Coty to lead its Asia-Pacific operations.

How did Nichols perform in H1 2019? - results data 17 Jul 2019

UK soft drinks group Nichols has reported a strong set of results for the first half of this year, with sales in the six months rising by low double-digits.

All Market lines up UK launch for Vita Coco Sparkling 17 Jul 2019

US firm All Market is to launch its canned range of sparkling coconut water, Vita Coco Sparkling, in the UK.

Hemingway Rum Co outlines European expansion plans with production ramp-up - Rum in Europe data 17 Jul 2019