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Desperados Alcoholic Sparkling Water
New taste experience

Desperados enters hard seltzer market with launch of Alcoholic Sparkling Water

Desperados today steps into the hard seltzer market with the launch of new Desperados Alcoholic Sparkling Water in the Netherlands. With beer at the brand’s core,…
Trademark rights

Riga Black Balsam returns home with full ownership in all territories

This month (April 2022) Amber Beverage Group (ABG) has announced that Riga Black Balsam® has achieved an important trademark acquisition in the year the brand celebrates…
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Active Discussions

Anheuser-Busch InBev Announces Decision to Sell Interest in Russian JV

Anheuser-Busch InBev (Euronext: ABI) (NYSE: BUD) (MEXBOL: ANB) (JSE: ANH) (“AB InBev”) announced that it will sell its non-controlling interest in the AB InBev…
Banditti Club Rum
Banditti Club Port Cask Finish

Limited edition Glasgow Rum launches following double award win

Glasgow-based contemporary urban distiller, The Glasgow Distillery, has launched its first ever limited-edition Rum following the spirit winning two medals at the…
Alan McConnochie

The GlenDronach, Benriach and Glenglassaugh Distillery Manager retires after 50 years in the industry

After 50 years of distinguished service to the whisky industry, Alan McConnochie, distillery manager for Brown-Forman's Single Malt Scotch Whisky Distilleries is…
21seeds
Acquisition

Diageo acquires female-owned, super-premium flavoured tequila brand, 21Seeds

Diageo announced it has acquired 21Seeds, a rapidly growing flavoured tequila infused with the juice of real fruits. The brand is available in three varieties: Valencia…
Desperados Collective Teaser
Interview

Desperados: Global Marketing Manager Rutger van der Stegen about The Desperados Collective

The Desperados Collective is showcasing the next generation of artists who push the boundaries of creativity. Embracing the brand’s spirit of playful experimentation,…
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New Product

Brooklyn Brewery launches Brooklyn Pilsner

The award-winning Brooklyn Brewery is extending its reach into the premium lager category with the launch of Brooklyn Pilsner – a crisp, bright and refreshing…
glenallachie
Whisky

GlenAllachie releases two Core Whiskies Extern Posteingang

The GlenAllachie Distillers Company today reveals two new product innovations for its brands’ core ranges: The GlenAllachie 8-year-old Single Malt Scotch Whisky…
xdar vodka
Ukrainian vodka

XDar Vodka reopens distillery in Ukraine

XDar, a world-renowned Ukrainian vodka, has safely resumed production at its distillery in this time of unrest. Translated to "gift of grain," XDar was created to…
san cosme mezcal
Expansion

Zamora Company USA Expands into Agave Spirits

Zamora Company USA announced the addition of Mezcal San Cosme, the first agave-based spirit to join the company's fast-growing wine and spirits portfolio. Zamora…
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People

Molson Coors Nominates Leroy J. Williams, Jr. as an Independent Director to Join Its Board of Directors

The Molson Coors Beverage Company (NYSE: TAP; TSX: TPX) board of directors announced that Leroy J. Williams, Jr. has been nominated as an independent director for…
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Partnership

Southern Glazer’s Expands Distribution Relationship With Phillips Distilling Company

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's)—the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol— announced that it is expanding its distribution…
bombay sapphire
King Pleasure© Exhibition

BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® Named The Official Spirit Partner of Jean-Michel Basquiat

BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® and the Basquiat Estate are proud to announce a partnership, naming the world's number one premium gin as the "Official Spirits Partner" of the…
1770 Whisky New Bottle
Bounce back from the pandemic

New 70cl bottle: Glasgow 1770 Single Malt Scotch Whisky comes back stronger

As Scotland begins to bounce back from the pandemic, Scotland’s biggest city is coming back bigger and better than before, and The Glasgow Distillery has the bottle…
benriach
Whisky

Benriach releases exclusive malts for Global Travel Retail

Creative Speyside Distillery, Benriach, is known for marrying heritage and innovation. To showcase its long-standing tradition of distilling classic, peated and…
topo chico margartita hard seltzer
New Product

USA: Topo Chico Hard Seltzer is launching its new Margarita Hard Seltzer

Following the release of Topo Chico Ranch Water Hard Seltzer and the national brand expansion this year, Topo Chico Hard Seltzer is shaking up the seltzer category…
MARTINI Time Best Shared Spot
Above-the-line campaign

MARTINI launches new fully integrated ‘Time Best Shared’ campaign

Bacardi-owned MARTINI announces ‘Time Best Shared’; a new, fully integrated brand campaign that will be executed through the line from March 2022. ‘Time…
Curius Team
Brand, Courage, and Swiftness

Curius launches to disrupt the drinks industry

Curius is a new beverage producer launched to disrupt how drinks brands are created, managed, marketed and distributed across global markets by focusing on three…
GlenAllachie Virgin Oak Range 2022
Limited-edition range

Three new single malts joining The GlenAllachie Virgin Oak Series

The GlenAllachie Distillery, winner of Icons of Whisky’s Visitor Attraction of the Year, today adds three new bottlings to their Virgin Oak Series; a limited-edition…
Grand Kadoo Rum Range
Bajan rum brand

Grand Kadoo Rum launches in Germany

Bajan rum brand, Grand Kadoo Rum, is continuing to expand globally, with the full range now available to purchase from retailers in Germany. The Grand Kadoo Rum…
US patent

Yakima Chief Hops Achieves Patent Status on Cryo Hops® Process

Yakima Chief Hops (YCH), the leading American hop supplier, has been awarded a US patent for its innovative hop processing technology used in manufacturing their…
Brewing with Pixels, Not Yeast

Heineken launches first virtual beer brewed in the virtual world: Heineken Silver

Heineken® launched its first, brand new, virtual beer, Heineken® Silver, exclusively in its virtual brewery within the immersive digital platform, Decentraland. In…
Rainbow look wins

Berliner CSD e.V. and BrewDog unveil "Hoppy Pride" winning design

Mirror, mirror on the wall, which Hoppy Pride design won the love of all? In January, BrewDog Germany and the Berliner CSD e.V. announced their cooperation with…
crown royal
New facility

Diageo Announces Plans to Build Carbon Neutral Crown Royal Distillery in Canada

Global beverage alcohol leader Diageo announced plans for a new CAD$245 million distillery to support momentum and growth ambitions for its Crown Royal Canadian…
lochlea whisky
Limited Edition

UK: Lochlea Distillery launches first seasonally inspired expression

Independently owned Lochlea Distillery is launching the first in an annual limited edition series of whiskies inspired by the changing seasons at Lochlea Farm. Sowing…
Now available

Mother’s Ruin Mediterraneo – The best Italian London Dry Gin

"Mother's Ruin Mediterraneo" is the best Italian London Dry Gin. In February 2022 the gin from Tommaso Maria Gamurrini from Arezzo received the coveted recognition…
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Analysis

Covid crisis exerted significant negative impact on Europe’s spirits sector

New analysis underscores devastating impact the Covid crisis has had on Europe’s spirits sector and the entire supply chain. COVID-19-related restrictions and…
Benriach Cask Edition Collection 2022
Limited

Benriach continues creative legacy with latest Cask Collection

Speyside Distillery, Benriach, has launched its latest single cask bottlings, Benriach Cask Edition Collection 2022. Continuing Benriach’s creative legacy, each…
Beviale Moscow Absage
Beviale Family

Beviale Moscow 2022 suspended indefinitely

Beviale Moscow, the first holistic trade fair for the Russian beverage market, is being suspended indefinitely in light of current events. It will not take place,…
The GlenAllachie 10 yo 2022
Single Malt

Next batch of revered GlenAllachie 10-year-old announced

Independently owned and managed distillery The GlenAllachie today launches the next instalment of its coveted 10-year-old Single Malt: The GlenAllachie 10-year-old…
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Analysis

GlobalData: Russian vodka brands face pressure due to the ongoing crisis

Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, there have been calls to boycott Russian brands with the country’s most famous commodity, vodka, bearing the brunt of…
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Interview

Alberto Saldón and Rosana Lisa about the new Lalomba site wines of Ramón Bilbao

In the northeast of Spain lies the winery Ramón Bilbao. In the traditional Rioja region, the estate produces wines with a unique personality that are highly appreciated…
Mackmyra Limousin
Launch

Mackmyra Limousin – luxury swedish whisky with a french connection

Mackmyra continues a proud tradition by highlighting flavours and artisanship beyond the whisky world's traditional standards with Mackmyra Limousin. This edition…
Vizzy Mimosa Hard Seltzer
New

With real orange juice and mimosa-inspired flavors: Vizzy releases Mimosa Hard Seltzer

In a world in desperate need of more brunch beverages and positive vibes, Vizzy Hard Seltzer is bringing two big announcements to the hard seltzer group chat –…
Blue Moon LightSky Tropical Wheat Can
Expansion of the LightSky Brands

Blue Moon launches new LightSky Tropical Wheat

Blue Moon Brewing Company announces the expansion of Blue Moon LightSky, the brand’s light yet surprisingly flavorful, citrus-forward beer, with its first line…
beer
Analysis

GlobalData: AB InBev’s investments in premium and NoLo beers drive company’s growth

Following today’s (24 February) news that AB InBev reported beer and non-beer volumes growth of 3.4% and 3.8%, respectively, in Q4 2021; Peter Ramshaw, Consumer…
rooster rojo campaign
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…
nitro pepsi
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…
Ukiyo Rice Vodka
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…
simply spiked lemonade
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…
guinness
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…
craft beer
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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