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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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People

Coravin, Inc. Appoints Dave Krupinski as Chief Technology Officer

Coravin, Inc. the premier global wine technology company, announced the appointment of Dave Krupinski as Chief Technology Officer of Coravin's global business. In…
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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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People

Chair Flemming Besenbacher retires from the Supervisory Board of Carlsberg A/S

Flemming Besenbacher, Chair of the Supervisory Board of Carlsberg A/S, has informed the Board that he will not be standing for re-election at the Annual General…
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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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Interview

Authentic rums from all around the world: Florent Beuchet about Compagnie des Indes

How international can a rum brand be? Compagnie des Indes answers this question like this: A Frenchman founded a company in 2014 after working in New York. He sources…
“The Rum of Mayan Gods”

El Salvador's only rum producer: Master Blender Gabriela Ayala about Cihuatán Rum

Cihuatán Rum is described as "The Rum of the Mayan Gods". The word "Cihuatán" means "next to the woman". Legend has it that many centuries ago a Mayan goddess…
People

Germany: Changes in Top Management at BarthHaas

At the end of this year, BarthHaas will complete the final step in the transition from an owner-managed to an owner-controlled company, which will see the Barth…
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People

Anheuser-Busch Names Andy Thomas President of its Brewers Collective Business Unit

Anheuser-Busch (A-B) announced Andy Thomas is appointed President of A-B’s Brewers Collective Business Unit, effective immediately. Thomas, a veteran of the…
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From Australia

"Craft Coffee for the Night": Founder Tom Baker about his Mr Black Coffee Liquor

"For some, coffee is more than caffeine. It's a religion. A ritual. It's our culture. And if it's yours, this is for you." Mr Black Roasters & Distillers was…
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NFT collection

Pepsi Announces First-Ever Brand NFT with "Pepsi Mic Drop" Collection

Pepsi announces the brand's first-ever foray into the innovative and evolving world of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) with the Pepsi Mic Drop genesis NFT collection.…
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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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Sustainability

Japan: Suntory Introduces 100% Plant-Based PET Bottle Prototypes

Suntory Group announced that, as a crucial step toward its aim to use 100% sustainable PET bottles globally by 2030 and eliminate all petroleum-based virgin plastic…
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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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Winegrowers’ Association

Interview: The CIVB about his work and Bordeaux wines

Since 1948, the Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux (CIVB), the Bordeaux Wine Association, has been the link for representatives from all sectors of the…
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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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People

Chief Human Resources Officer Joris Huijsmans joins the Executive Committee of Carlsberg Group

In order to tie People and Culture even closer to Carlsberg strategic business priorities, HR will be represented at ExCom level. People & Culture are essential…
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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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The World’s 50 Best Bars

Spain's Salmon Guru wins Michter’s Art of Hospitality Award

Salmon Guru, Madrid, has been announced as the winner of the Michter’s Art of Hospitality Award, part of The World’s 50 Best Bars awards 2021. Created to recognise…
Interview

Whisky with a Viking Soul: Senior Brand Ambassador Martin Markvardsen on Highland Park

Highland Park Distillery is the northernmost whisky distillery in Scotland. It is located on the Orkney Islands – where the climate is harsh and wild. These characteristics…
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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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People

PepsiCo Announces Two Senior Leadership Appointments to Drive Accelerated Growth

PepsiCo, Inc. announced two senior leadership appointments as the company continues its efforts to be even Faster, Stronger and Better. Jane Wakely will join the…
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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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Social Distillery

For, with and from the Isle of Harris - Simon Erlanger about the Isle of Harris Distillery

Anyone who has ever been to the Scottish island of Harris knows about its beauty and the deep sense of homeland of its inhabitants. The friendliness with which guests…
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GlobalData

Millennials keep UK pubs alive during COVID-19 pandemic, as over one in five buy premium drinks

Following the recent announcement from Wetherspoons that cocktail sales have soared compared to traditional sales; Ryan Whittaker, Consumer Analyst at GlobalData,…
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People

New Global Master Blender For BACARDÍ® Rum

Bacardi, the largest privately held spirits company in the world, has today announced Astrophel "Troy" Arquiza as the new Global Master Blender for BACARDÍ® rum…
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People

Molson Coors Announces Europe President and CEO Simon Cox to Retire at the End of the Year

Molson Coors Beverage Company announced the retirement of Simon Cox, president and CEO of Molson Coors European business unit. Sergey Yeskov, the company’s current…
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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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People

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Appoints Michael Jeffrey To Executive Vice President & General Manager, Colorado

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits announced that it has appointed Michael Jeffrey to the role of Executive Vice President & General Manager of Southern Glazer’s…
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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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