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Global campaign

Rooster Rojo Tequila launches new global campaign: SIP DON'T SLAM

Amber Beverage Group, the fast-growing global beverage group, is launching a bold and exciting advertising campaign for its brand, Rooster Rojo Tequila®. The campaign…
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Nitrogen-infused cola

USA: PEPSI® Launches NITRO PEPSI™

The cola category has been around for over a century. While it's had its share of flavor and packaging innovation, one thing has remained the same since the category's…
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Distribution

USA: Southern Glazer’s Signs Multi-State Distribution Agreement With INSÓLITO Tequila

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's)—the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol—announced it has signed a multi-state distribution…
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Investment

KKR acquire majority stake in Refresco

Refresco Group B.V. (“Refresco” or “the Company”), one of the largest independent beverage contract manufacturers in the world, and KKR, a leading global…
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Analysis

GlobalData: Heineken’s premium range flourish amid high consumer price inflation

Following last week's (February 16, 2022) release of Heineken’s trading results, Ethan Elliott Maddison, Beverage Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics…
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New

Ukiyo Japanese rice vodka arrives in Germany

Super-premium Japanese spirits brand Ukiyo has just launched a distinctive rice vodka – an addition to their range which already includes two unique gins that…
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Simply Spiked Lemonade™

Molson Coors teams up with Coca-Cola for alcoholic lemonade

Molson Coors Beverage Company (NYSE: TAP) has expanded its exclusive agreement with The Coca-Cola Company to develop and commercialize a brand of full-flavor alcohol…
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Analysis

GlobalData: Coca-Cola shines in fourth quarter by meeting changing consumer demands

Following the fourth quarter and final year announcement results from Coca-Cola; Thomas Evans, Beverage Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,…
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Collaboration

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Renews Agreement With Campari America

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's)—the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol—today announced that it has renewed its distribution…
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Investment

Diageo announces £73 million Guinness microbrewery and culture hub to be built in London

Diageo, maker of Guinness, today announces its plan to invest £73 million in ‘Guinness at Old Brewer’s Yard’, a new microbrewery and culture hub in Covent…
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Acquisition

Norway: Royal Unibrew acquires full ownership of Hansa Borg Bryggerier

Royal Unibrew A/S has entered into an agreement to acquire the remaining 75% of Hansa Borg Bryggerier, of which Royal Unibrew already has 25% ownership, resulting…
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Acquisition

USA: US Beverage Forms Joint Venture to Acquire Uinta Brewing

US Beverage, LLC, (USB) one of America's leading beverage companies, announced that it has formed a joint venture to acquire Utah's largest independent craft brewer,…
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New Product

USA: Topo Chico Hard Seltzer goes national, introduces Ranch Water

Topo Chico® Hard Seltzer is kicking off the new year with a bang by launching its highly anticipated Topo Chico Ranch Water Hard Seltzer in select regional markets…
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Podcast “Bigger Than Beer”

Global Hop Supplier Launches New Podcast, Highlighting Women+ in the Hop and Beer Industries

Yakima Chief Hops (YCH), the largest American hop supplier for the global brewing community, has launched a new podcast titled Bigger Than Beer. In their first season,…
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Bacardi Cocktail Trends Report

Bacardi’s top 5 cocktail trends for 2022

Bacardi Limited, the world's largest privately-held spirits company, releases its third annual Bacardi Cocktail Trends Report, looking ahead at the key trends impacting…
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Limited collaboration

Hendrick's Gin and DUM Keramik designed custom ceramic mugs

Hendrick's Gin is not only known for refreshing drinks, but also has delicious recipes ready for the fall and winter season, such as the Hot Spiced Apple. To…
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Champagne

The House of Krug presents: Krug 2008 – Classic Beauty

At the House of Krug, every Krug Vintage celebrates the distinct character of a particular year. A Krug Vintage is a blend of the most expressive wines from a single…
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New product

Dom Pérignon Vintage 2012 – an explosive harmony

Dom Pérignon has a creative ambition that is a perpetual quest: the a search for harmony that inspires emotion. It carries the aesthetic and sensory values of precision,…
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Sale of a majority stake

Pernod Ricard sells a majority stake in Societe des Produits d’Armagnac

Pernod Ricard completed the sale of a majority stake in Société des Produits d’Armagnac (SPA) to Cloudsweeper GmbH, an entity wholly owned by entrepreneur Alexander…
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Yakima Chief Hops

American Hop Supplier Builds New European Fulfillment Center in Belgium

In an effort to better serve the global brewing community Yakima Chief Hops (YCH), the largest grower-owned hop supplier based in Yakima, Washington, has completed…
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Awards

Kavalan Wins IWSC 'Worldwide Whiskey Producer Trophy'

The International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) has awarded its Worldwide Whiskey Producer Trophy to Kavalan for the third time, ending a spectacular 2021 awards…
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GlobalData

No-ABV beer and cider has potential to accentuate market opportunities in the Middle East

No-alcohol beer and cider are set to make a splash on the Middle East scene, says GlobalData, as the region is seeking to boost tourism. The leading data and analytics…
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Extremely rare Scotch

UK: Introducing Johnnie Walker Masters of Flavour

Johnnie Walker launches a new extremely rare Scotch celebrating the fine art of whisky making - Johnnie Walker Masters of Flavour. This exceptional Scotch is…
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New multi-year partnership

GREY GOOSE® Vodka Named 'The Official Spirit Partner Of The 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards®'

22Just ahead of tomorrow's highly-anticipated GRAMMY Awards® nominations, GREY GOOSE and the Recording Academy® are proud to announce a new multi-year partnership,…
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Moscow

Luxurious Beluga Caviar Bar opens its doors at Sheremetyevo International Airport

BELUGA GROUP presents a brand new, luxurious Beluga Caviar Bar located in the departure area of Sheremetyevo International Airport's Terminal С. Just like the…
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Limited Edition

evian® launches designer collaboration with Moncler & Not Vital

Today, evian® reveals its latest designer collaboration with pioneering global luxury brand, Moncler. The collaboration sees a re-imagined, limited-edition 75cL…
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Acquisition

Amber Beverage Group acquires Irish whiskey company Walsh Whiskey

The global producer and distributor of alcoholic beverages, Amber Beverage Group (ABG), has announced that it has acquired the Irish Whiskey company, Walsh Whiskey,…
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Fully operational malt whisky distillery in China

China: Pernod Ricard unveils THE CHUAN Malt Whisky Distillery in Emeishan

Pernod Ricard, one of the world’s leading whisky producers, officially unveils 叠川THE CHUAN Malt Whisky Distillery today in Emeishan. The announcement celebrates…
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Deal

Danone announces the sale of Aqua d’Or

Danone announces it has agreed to sell Aqua d’Or, its Water and Beverage business in Denmark, to Royal Unibrew, a Denmark-based brewing and beverage company. DANONE…
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A modern Martini cocktail bar

GREY GOOSE® launches "Duet" with Rina Sawayama and Luke Selby

GREY GOOSE brings together two of Britain’s most dynamic and exciting new talents to create an extraordinary cocktail experience. In the same way that GREY GOOSE…
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Non-alcoholic premixed cocktails

Netherlands: De Kuyper launches "De Kuyper Zero"

De Kuyper Royal Distillers is launching its latest innovation: De Kuyper Zero, four classic cocktails without alcohol but with the same bold flavours, mouthfeel…
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Packaging

USA: Topo Chico Hard Seltzer® Debuts Glass Bottles

Molson Coors Beverage Company is giving Topo Chico Hard Seltzer drinkers something new to look forward to this holiday season with the launch of Topo Chico Hard…
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Packaged Facts

USA: Functional Beverage Market Rises to $39 Billion

The U.S. food and beverage industry has been impacted heavily by COVID-19. In 2020 especially, more people looked to improve their health to prevent or lessen the…
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Lighthouse Awards 2021

Carlsberg Group Receives Lighthouse Award for World’s Most Water Efficient Brewery

Carlsberg Group has been named as recipients of the 2021 Lighthouse Awards for a revolutionary water recycling plant inaugurated in 2021, which will make the Fredericia…
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Limited Edition

ST~GERMAIN® Elderflower Liqueur and Fashion Designer Anna Sui Launch a Floral Bottle Tote

ST~GERMAIN® Elderflower Liqueur invites cocktail gourmands and fashionistas to say 'Oui' to a creative and vibrant addition to the holidays with the launch of the…
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All the Spirit, None of the Alcohol

STRYKK™ Non-Alcoholic Spirits Brand Announces US Launch

Distilled and bottled in the UK, non-alcoholic spirits brand, STRYKK™, featuring an impressive range of the highest quality alternative-alcohol options, is…
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Malt whisky distillery

Diageo to build new US$75 million distillery to produce the group’s first China-origin, single malt whisky

Diageo, the global leader in beverage alcohol and owner of Johnnie Walker and Singleton Scotch whiskies, today broke ground on the site of its first malt whisky…
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Acquisition

The Coca-Cola Company Acquires Remaining Stake in BODYARMOR

The Coca-Cola Company today announced that it has acquired full ownership of BODYARMOR, a line of sports performance and hydration beverages that is incremental…
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Expansion

Amber Beverage Group announces its expansion in Germany

Amber Beverage Group (ABG), a leading producer and distributor of alcoholic beverages, has announced its expansion into Germany, Europe's largest market for alcoholic…
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Best Global Brands 2021

Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey named most valuable spirits brand in the world

Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey has been named as the most valuable spirits brand in the world by Interbrand in its Best Global Brands 2021 report. Jack Daniel’s…
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Analysis

GlobalData: Heineken’s Q3 sales impacted by renewed wellbeing trends following COVID-19 pandemic

Following today’s release of Heineken’s quarter three trading results; Holly Inglis, Beverages Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers…
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20 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Michter's To Release 20 Year Bourbon in November

Shortly after being named "Most Admired American Whiskey" by UK-based Drinks International, Michter's will start shipping 20 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon to its…
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Digital Hubs

PepsiCo Accelerates Digitalization with Launch of Digital Hubs in North America and Europe

PepsiCo, Inc. announced the establishment of the company's first two Digital Hubs in North America and Europe, with plans to expand to more locations in the future.…
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#ZONIN200YEARS

The seventh generation of Zonin celebrates the first 200 years of the company’s history

1821 - 2021: Zonin1821 celebrates 200 years of history and seven generations that have shared the culture of wine throughout the world. The path the company has…
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Global launch

Rooster Rojo launches ground-breaking innovation: Smoked Pineapple Tequila

Global producer and distributor of alcoholic beverages, Amber Beverage Group (ABG), has announced the global launch of its innovative new tequila variant with the…
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Partnership

US: Empire State Building Partners With Bronx Brewery

Prost! In its 90th year, the Empire State Building (ESB) has much to toast to as it brings Oktoberfest to its iconic 86th Floor Observatory with Bronx Brewery every…
Limited Edition

ABSOLUT Vodka launches new limited-edition ABSOLUT Voices

From October 1st, ABSOLUT Vodka is inviting everyone to celebrate the world’s expressive minds with the launch of a new limited-edition bottle, Absolut Voices. Embodying…
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In Celebration of October Baseball

US: PEPSI® Unveils New Limited-Edition Pepsi x Cracker Jack Flavored Cola

Pepsi is taking baseball fans out to the ballgame and giving them one more thing to be excited about in October with Pepsi x Cracker Jack, only available through…
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