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Just Drinks’ week in data: US RTDs, beer in Japan and Portugal’s wine production
Alongside our daily news coverage, features and interviews, the Just Drinks news team sifts through the week’s most intriguing data sets to bring you a roundup of …
“We’re a big believer in craft beer” – Tilray Brands’ Irwin Simon and Ty Gilmore talk the cannabis group’s expansion in beer
After an eye-catching deal in August, Canada-based cannabis and beer group Tilray Brands is now among the top five craft brewers …
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 …
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 …