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Stoli Group “sidelined” by “startling” Campari, Miraval distribution deal
Stoli Group has spoken out against its fellow Château Miraval co-owners, which this week announced an exclusive ten-year distribution deal …
Pernod Ricard coy amid talk of wine assets ‘review’
Pernod Ricard has said it “continuously explores options” for its assets after the French giant reportedly hired banks to review …
US water board restricts BlueTriton’s access to water in California
California’s water board has approved a cease-and-desist order against ex-Nestlé bottled-water manufacturer BlueTriton Brands. Regulators today (20 September) blocked the beverage …
Kliro Capital Partners invests in RTD business Solo Coffee
Kliro Capital Partners has made a minority investment in UK-based RTD maker Solo Coffee. Financial details were not disclosed. Solo Coffee …
UK grocery inflation slowing down but stays in double figures
The latest UK inflation figures have revealed that grocery price increases are easing. Data provided today (20 September) by the government’s …
Danone’s former Russia unit re-named H&N
Danone’s former operations in Russia have been re-branded as H&N, it has emerged. The business, seized by the Kremlin in July, …
Duvel Moortgat acquires French brewery Brasserie du Mont Blanc
Belgian beer producer Duvel Moortgat has announced the acquisition of French brewer Brasserie du Mont Blanc. Duvel Moortgat’s beers are already …
InvestBev talks up rum’s potential after latest equity investment
Rum can follow the recent growth seen in Tequila and Bourbon, InvestBev has suggested, after the private-equity investor backed Caribbean …
Barrell Craft Spirits increases blending capacity six-fold at US site
US spirits producer Barrell Craft Spirits (BCS) has increased capacity with a $15m investment in its blending facilities. The Kentucky-based company, …
M&A one-two puts International Beverage in spotlight
It’s been a busy time for Malcolm Leask, MD of International Beverage, the international arm of ThaiBev. Thanks to the …
Diageo warns Ireland to move faster with planning permission for brewery
Diageo has said further delays in securing planning permission for its proposed €200m ($214m) brewery in Ireland could “jeopardise the …
Italy wine harvest set for lowest volumes in six years
Italy’s wine harvest could post its lowest volumes in six years as the country struggles with drought and “frequent” wet …
Heineken fined for breaching competition law in Hungary
Heineken has been fined in Hungary for breaking competition law through an exclusive supplier agreement with a venue in Budapest. The …
C&C Group’s “service levels restored” after software problems
Beer and cider maker C&C Group said today (19 September) the company had “restored” service to customers hit by the …
Heineken buys “significant” minority stake in UK hard seltzer brand Served
Heineken has acquired a minority stake in Served, the UK ready-to-drink brand co-founded by pop star Ellie Goulding. Announcing a deal …