Heineken loses “operational control” of facilities in DR Congo’s conflict-hit east
Heineken has lost “operational control” of its facilities in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Dutch brewing …
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United Spirits to buy control of India’s Nao Spirits
Diageo-controlled United Spirits is acquiring a “majority controlling stake” in Indian distiller Nao Spirits. The deal, valued at around Rs1.3bn ($15.2m), …
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Russia again rejects Anadolu Efes proposal to buy out AB InBev from JV
Authorities in Russia have again declined Anadolu Efes' proposal to buy Anheuser-Busch InBev's (AB InBev) stake in their joint venture …
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Main Campari shareholder backs acquisitive PE group Bluegem
Lagfin, the controlling shareholder of spirits company Campari Group, has taken a minority stake in UK private-equity firm Bluegem Capital …
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US brewer FIFCO USA names new CEO
Brewing company FIFCO USA has promoted Gustavo Cornejo to the position of CEO. Cornejo will replace Piotr Jurjewicz, who has been …
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EU probes Hungary over price-margin caps
The EU has initiated "infringement procedures" against Hungary over its mandatory caps on the profit margins of various food and …
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Pernod Ricard launches reorganisation plan
Pernod Ricard has launched "an internal project" aimed at creating "a more agile and simplified organisation" at the Olmeca Tequila …
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Fledgling Karuizawa Distillers sets out stall ahead of whisky launch
Japanese single malt whisky maker Karuizawa Distillers has outlined its target markets for its first products when they go on …
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Suntory denies talks as non-alc spirits firm Arkay reveals Japanese interest
One of Japan’s “largest spirits companies” is in talks to buy a stake in Arkay Beverages, the non-alc spirits firm …
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Breakthru Beverage hit by Teamsters pickets at more US sites
Breakthru Beverage is facing wider disruption as the Teamsters union extends its action at the US distribution group from Florida …
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Nestlé chair Paul Bulcke to step down as Pablo Isla nominated successor
Nestlé chair Paul Bulcke is to step down in 2026 with vice chair Pablo Isla lined up to be promoted …
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New York state fails to pass packaging law
The New York state legislature has ended without its much-debated Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act (PRRIA) being passed. Despite extended …
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“There’s definitely got to be further acquisitions” – Keystone Steve Cox talks UK brewer’s growth agenda
Keystone Brewing Group, armed with fresh investment from its private-equity backers, is looking to double its revenue over the next …
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Royal Unibrew fined over greenwashing claims
Danish beverage company Royal Unibrew has agreed to pay a DKr4m ($617,000) fine for the misleading marketing of its Egekilde …
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Staff set for strike at UK wine bottler Encirc
Employees at UK wine bottler and packaging company Encirc are set to take strike action this week. Starting tomorrow (19 June), …
