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US RTD category to outpace spirits rivals – data
RTDs are set to outpace vodka and whisky to become the US’s most valuable spirits category by 2027, data shows. Worth …
UK food and drink industry confidence on the rise – survey
There are signs UK food and drink manufacturers are becoming more confident about their prospects, an industry survey has suggested. According …
France “less attractive FDI destination for FMCG groups”
France is less appealing to multinational investors due to margin pressures, the social and political climate and the cost of …
Bacardi partners with glass maker on hydrogen furnace pilot
Bacardi has completed a pilot trial of a production run of a spirit bottle manufactured using a hydrogen-powered glass furnace. The …
Duckhorn Portfolio sees “opportunity for improvement” in D2C
US wine group Duckhorn Portfolio said it is looking at improving its direct-to-consumer (D2C) performance after a “soft” quarter for …
Bacardi partners with glass maker on hydrogen furnace pilot
Bacardi has completed a pilot trial of a production run of a spirit bottle manufactured using a hydrogen-powered glass furnace. The …
Duckhorn Portfolio sees “opportunity for improvement” in D2C
US wine group Duckhorn Portfolio said it is looking at improving its direct-to-consumer (D2C) performance after a “soft” quarter for …
Why the sustainability spotlight may start to shine brighter on drinks
In 2021, beverage companies emitted 1.5bn tonnes of CO2e, accounting for 3.8% of all global CO2e emissions. At present, these …
US market should “snap back” next year, says Brown-Forman CEO
Brown-Forman is eyeing a return to mid-single-digit growth in the “resilient” US spirits market next year, after cutting its group-wide …
Mark Anthony Brands to launch non-alcoholic White Claw
Mark Anthony Brands is lining up the launch of the first non-alcoholic variant of its White Claw hard seltzer brand. White …
Brown-Forman cuts sales, profit forecasts
Brown-Forman, the owner of Jack Daniel’s whiskey and Herradura Tequila, today (6 December) lowered its forecasts for annual underlying sales …
WHO urges countries to raise alcohol, sugary beverage taxes
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for higher taxes on sweetened beverages (SSBs) and alcoholic beverages to promote “healthier …
SunOpta appoints new CEO as Joe Ennen steps down
Canadian plant-based food and drink producer SunOpta has picked a new CEO to replace Joe Ennen, who will be retiring …
UK authorities warn of “fraudulent activity” in whisky cask market
UK authorities have warned consumers of “fraudulent activity” in the country’s whisky cask market. According to City of London Police, there …
Nestlé to adopt “lower-emission fuels” for half of shipping trade
Nestlé has revealed plans to adopt “lower carbon alternatives” for half of its “global shipping needs”. The Swiss coffee and bottled …