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Light on calories, heavy on taste

Budweiser Select Redefines The Low Calorie Beer Category

Budweiser, America’s beer since 1876, today announced plans to support Budweiser Select at national distribution, after only being available to in-the-know St.…
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Benriach Cask Edition Collection 2021

Benriach Distillery unveil its latest single cask bottlings

Benriach Distillery has today (Wednesday 3rd March) unveiled its latest single cask bottlings - Benriach Cask Edition Collection 2021. Each of its 19 premium expressions…
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Acquisition

Diageo completes acquisition of Chase Distillery

Further to the announcement on 26 October 2020 and the Competition and Markets Authority’s confirmation of regulatory clearance on 11 February 2021, Diageo today…
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Acquisition

Celli Group acquires certain Cornelius assets in Europe

Celli Group is pleased to announce that it has finalized an agreement with Cornelius Beverage Technologies Ltd. for the acquisition of a package of beer dispensing…
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Artistically Inspired

USA: Brooklyn Brewery Brings The Haze With ‘Brooklyn Pulp Art’ Hazy IPA

Beer? Art? Both! Today, Brooklyn Brewery is announcing the newest addition to its core line-up: Brooklyn Pulp Art Hazy IPA. Pulp Art [6.5% ABV] is Brooklyn's first…
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New Product

PepsiCo's Latest Innovation Neon Zebra™ Is Primed to Disrupt the Cocktail Mixer Category

PepsiCo is shaking up the cocktail mixer category with the launch of Neon Zebra, a new line of non-alcoholic cocktail mixers with a vibrant personality that offers…
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Agreement

Heineken, The Coca-Cola Company and the Coca-Cola System in Brazil announce redesigned distribution partnership

The Coca-Cola Company and the Coca-Cola System in Brazil have reached an agreement (the “Agreement”) to redesign their longstanding distribution partnership…
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People

Constellation Brands: New and Expanded Responsibilities for Executives Jim Sabia and Mallika Monteiro

Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE: STZ and STZ.B), a leading beverage alcohol company, today announced new and expanded responsibilities for two members of its…
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Smoky Single Malt Whisky

Benriach turns up the peat in Speyside with “Smoke Season”

Smoky whiskies are not traditionally associated with Speyside, but look back through its distilleries’ archives and it’s clear that heavily peated single malts…
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Global campaign

Pepsi® Launches a Bold New World of Fizz

Pepsi introduces a new global campaign that celebrates culture with the pop and fizz of the irresistible cola and stars the world’s best across football and music,…
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People

Siobhán Moriarty, General Counsel & Company Secretary, Diageo plc, to retire from the company

Today, Diageo plc (‘Diageo’) has announced that Siobhán Moriarty, General Counsel & Company Secretary, Diageo plc, is to retire from the company in September…
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Deal

JAY-Z sells 50 percent of Armand de Brignac champagne brand to Moët Hennessy

Moët Hennessy, the world leader in luxury wines and spirits is pleased to announce a partnership with Shawn JAY-Z Carter through the acquisition of a 50% stake…
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Financial results

Amber Beverage Group finishes 2020 on a high

For the second year in a row, the Moskovskaya® Vodka owner, Amber Beverage Group (ABG), has seized opportunities in the global market and exceeded its previous…
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Analysis

GlobalData reveals top 10 spirits influencers on Twitter during Q4 2020

An analysis of GlobalData’s Spirits Influencer Platform, which tracks more than 700 leading industry experts and their discussions pertaining to the emerging trends,…
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New three-year agreement

Harahorn Gin: still served on SAS flights

The successful Norwegian spirit, Harahorn Gin, will continue to be served on SAS flights. The distillery in Grimstad and the airline have signed a new three-year…
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Partnership

Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company to trial glass bottles with up to 90% lower carbon impact

The partnership with glass bottle supplier, Encirc, allows Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company to take another step towards Carlsberg Group’s ZERO carbon footprint…
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Deal

Nestlé agrees on sale of Nestlé Waters North America brands

Nestlé S.A. today announced that it has reached an agreement to sell its regional spring water brands, purified water business and beverage delivery service in…
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GlobalData

Low and no ABV beverages are shaping Western Europe spirits sector

As trends towards health and wellness continue to mount, producers in Western Europe are expanding their portfolios with low and no ABV products. Led by the…
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People

DK: Proposed changes to the Board of Directors of Royal Unibrew A/S

As Chairman Walther Thygesen has announced his intention to step down from the Board of Directors of Royal Unibrew A/S no later than at the Annual General Meeting…
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Sustainability

Coca-Cola joins vital sustainability movement with new plastic-free packaging

Following the news that the Coca-Cola Company is trialling its first paper bottle; Alice Popple, Consumer Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,…
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Market Assessment

UK: Canned wine is the trendy and sustainable future for on-the-go wine market, says GlobalData

Currently, canned wine – underscored by UK-based company, Defy Wine’s new organic canned white wine – is the next innovation to disrupt the on-the-go wine…
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People

USA: John Timar, Navy SEAL Veteran, Promoted to CEO of Kill Cliff

Kill Cliff, America’s best-selling clean energy drink, promotes John Timar to Chief Executive Officer. Under Timar’s leadership, Kill Cliff is celebrating…
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National Distribution Agreement

US: Southern Glazer’s Signs Agreement To Acquire Epic Wines & Spirits

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's)—the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol—today announced that it has signed a national…
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Innovation

Bacardi Launches Mix Lab, A New App That Revolutionizes The Cocktails At Home Experience

Bacardi, the world’s largest family-owned spirits company, announces the launch of Mix Lab an innovative app that gives cocktail lovers the experience of a well-crafted…
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Global 100 Annual Awards

Amber Beverage Group CEO named Best Female CEO of the Year

Amber Beverage Group (ABG) CEO, Jekaterina Stuģe has been named Best Female CEO from Latvia of the Year 2020 in the Global 100 Annual Awards. 2020 was the 12th…
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People

France: Pernod Ricard is appointing Anne-Marie Poliquin as Group General Counsel

Pernod Ricard is pleased to announce the appointment of Anne-Marie Poliquin as Group General Counsel as of the end of March, 2021. Anne-Marie will report to Alexandre…
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Initiative

USA: Diageo North America establishes innovative program with HBCUs to develop future leaders

The North America business of Diageo, a global beverage leader, is committing $10 million to support 25 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and…
Deal

USA: Uber to Acquire Drizly

Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) and Drizly today announced that they have reached an agreement for Uber to acquire Drizly for approximately $1.1 billion in…
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Partnership

USA: Award-winning rooster Rojo Tequila secures new importer in the US

Global spirits company Amber Beverage Group (ABG) has expanded its partnership with US importer of alcoholic beverages, California-based Pacific Edge Wine &…
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Personnel change

USA: PepsiCo Appoints David Flavell to EVP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) ("PepsiCo") today announced that David Flavell has been appointed as EVP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. Flavell, PepsiCo's…
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Super Bowl

USA: Bud Light Seltzer Lemonade Debuts Its First-Ever Super Bowl Ad

Today, Bud Light Seltzer Lemonade released its first-ever Super Bowl television ad, titled “Last Year’s Lemons.” Inspired by the do-it-yourself haircuts, postponed…
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Partnership

USA: Molson Coors Partners With CKBG to Distribute RTD Cocktail, Superbird

Molson Coors Beverage Company (NYSE: TAP, TAP.A; TSX: TPX.B, TPX.A) announced a partnership with CKBG to distribute Superbird— a 100% blue agave tequila-based…
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Exhibition

Italy: A new strategic route for the Horeca World Beer&Food Attraction in a full-digital format in 2021 and live in 2022

Italian Exhibition Group has set a new strategic route for Beer&Food Attraction, the expo dedicated to excellent beer and beverage products and food for the…
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New Products

USA: Jones Soda Launches Variety 12-Packs & Special Release Flavors

Jones Soda Co. (OTCQB: JSDA), the original craft soda known for its unconventional flavors and user-designed label artwork, is ramping up its growth campaign with…
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Expansion

Czechia: Ball plants to build new aluminium can plant near Pilsen

Ball Corporation (NYSE: BLL), a leading maker of infinitely recyclable aluminium packaging, intends to begin construction of a new production facility at Pilsen…
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Joint Venture

USA: PepsiCo, Inc. and Beyond Meat, Inc. launch JV for plant-based beverages and snacks

PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) and Beyond Meat, Inc. (NASDAQ: BYND) today announced they will form The PLANeT Partnership, LLC (TPP), a joint venture to develop, produce…
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Expansion

Brazil: Crown Holdings to Invest in Its Sixth Can Plant to Meet Growing Demand

Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) (Crown) announced today that its Brazilian subsidiary CROWN Embalagens S.A., plans to build its sixth beverage can plant in Brazil.…
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New Product

USA: Truss CBD USA, a Molson Coors and HEXO Corp Joint Venture, launches Veryvell™ Sparkling CBD Water in Colorado

Truss CBD USA, a joint venture majority owned by Molson Coors Beverage Company (“Molson Coors”) and operated in partnership with HEXO Corp (“HEXO”), today…
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New Product

Moskovskaya® Vodka taps into booming Hard Seltzer category

Amber Beverage Group-owned iconic vodka brand Moskovskaya® Vodka has designed a new Moskovskaya Street hard seltzer inspired by the iconic Moscow Mule cocktail.…
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Exhibition

UK: London Wine Fair announces a 100% digital show for 2021

The organisers of the London Wine Fair have announced that the 2021 show will now take place virtually. The decision was taken in light of the on-going uncertainty…
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Personnel change

Kathryn Mikells, Chief Financial Officer, to leave Diageo at the end of June 2021

Diageo plc (‘Diageo’) has announced that Kathryn Mikells (‘Kathy’), Chief Financial Officer, will leave the company at the end of June 2021 and will return…
New Product

Desperados Launches Alcohol-Free Innovation, Desperados Virgin 0.0%

Born from a wild experiment, Desperados Virgin 0.0% pushes the boundaries of non-alcoholic alternatives and unleashes the adventurous side of beer drinkers. The…
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Matt Greeno

MGP Names First Lead Master Distiller

Matt Greeno has been promoted to the newly created position of Lead Master Distiller at MGP Ingredients, Inc., (Nasdaq: MGPI) a leading supplier of premium distilled…
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Freixenet Mionetto USA

Segura Viudas Releases Its First Cava Made with Organic Grapes

The Segura Viudas estate called on its rich, 800-year history of winemaking heritage and sustainable viticulture practices to develop its Cava Made with Organic…
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Personnel

Monster Beverage Announces Co-Chief Executive Officers

Monster Beverage Corporation (NASDAQ:MNST) announced that Hilton H. Schlosberg was elected by the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) as Co-Chief…
Deal

Constellation Brands Completes Series of Transactions to Premiumize Portfolio With Sale of Paul Masson Grande Amber Brandy

Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE: STZ and STZ.B), a leading beverage alcohol company, announced that it has closed its sale of the Paul Masson Grande Amber Brandy…
Business Strategy

Suntory Beer Limited Business Strategy for 2021

Suntory Beer Limited conducts business based on its company vision of Brewing the Ultimate Beer Tradition. In 2020 we continued to work diligently to create new…
Climate goal

PepsiCo Doubles Down on Climate Goal and Pledges Net-Zero Emissions by 2040

PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) today announced plans to more than double its science-based climate goal, targeting a reduction of absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions…
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