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Limited Edition

Pepsi® and Dapper Dan Unveil Capsule Collection in Celebration of the Kickoff to NFL Season and New York Fashion Week

As the NFL season and New York Fashion Week both kick off, Pepsi is unapologetically celebrating these cultural moments as part of its season-long "Made for Football…
Initiative

HEINEKEN USA Kicks Off its 'Behind the Label' Initiative by Examining Gender Diversity in the Industry

HEINEKEN USA today announced the launch of its Behind the Label initiative, a program designed to foster inclusion & diversity across the alcoholic beverage…
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Trend topics

Top five themes reshaping the soft drinks sector over 2021/2022, according to GlobalData

After a tumultuous 18-month period following the COVID-19 pandemic, the global soft drinks market is expected to grow by 3.6%* in 2021 to 898.5 billion litres compared…
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Joint Venture

BrewDog partners with Asahi Japan to create Japanese Joint Venture

BrewDog, a leading independent craft brewer, is pleased to announce the launch of a joint venture in Japan with Asahi Breweries. Ltd (“Asahi Japan”), which will…
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Cider market

GlobalData: Cider companies should take advantage of summer months in the UK now that restrictions have been lifted

In 2020 and continuing into 2021, COVID-19 has profoundly affected trading in the UK, with the cider market losing 16.3%* volume in 2020, dropping to 7837.36 thousand…
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Investment

Komasa Kanosuke Distillery announces investment by Diageo through Distill Ventures

Komasa Kanosuke Distillery, a producer of ultra-premium single-malt whiskies based in Kagoshima, Japan, today announces that Diageo has made a minority investment…
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Commercial leadership

Anheuser-Busch Announces New U.S. Commercial Structure To Further Fuel Momentum

Today, Anheuser-Busch announced enhancements to its U.S. commercial leadership team to further support the company's consumer-first commercial strategy. The new…
Digital Photography Series

MARTINI® captures Moments of Joy as friends reunite across the world

MARTINI®, the world’s leading vermouth brand and photographer and film director, Greg Williams are coming together to curate a once in a lifetime digital photography…
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Global TV Campaign

Premium Wheat beer brand Edelweiss launches in Asia

HEINEKEN has embarked on an adventure with its wheat beer brand, Edelweiss, launching in new markets and introducing its first global TV campaign for the brand. Edelweiss…
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Limited Edition

Veuve Clicquot and K-WAY® give the iconic Clicquot Ice Jacket a new design

Together, Veuve Clicquot and fashion label K-WAY® have given the famous Clicquot Ice Jacket a new design. The exclusive, limited edition Veuve Clicquot x K-WAY®…
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Campaign

Smirnoff launches new 'Vodka for the People' Campaign with Kaley Cuoco and Anthony Anderson

As the face of America changes, Smirnoff is celebrating by issuing a unifying rallying cry through the launch of "Vodka for the People," a campaign that highlights…
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Johnnie Walker Princes Street

Diageo Opens Landmark Global Johnnie Walker Visitor Experience

Diageo's Johnnie Walker Princes Street, the eight-floor new visitor experience for the world's best-selling Scotch whisky, has today been launched in the heart of…
Net Zero 2040 ambition

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners announces its two first carbon neutral manufacturing sites

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) is announcing that two of its manufacturing sites have been certified as carbon neutral[1]. The sites at Jordbro in Sweden…
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Investment

Pernod Ricard takes minority stake in U.S. based Sovereign Brands

Pernod Ricard is delighted to announce the signing of a minority stake investment in Sovereign Brands and its portfolio of fast-growing super premium wine and spirits…
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Legal Dispute

Canadian Distiller's Battle with Scotch Whisky Association Heats Up

In April 2021 the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) sued Vancouver Island's award-winning Macaloney's Caledonian distillery. There has been a public outcry and tremendous…
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People

US: Breakthru Beverage Group Appoints Tom Bené as President and CEO

Breakthru Beverage Group, a leading North American total beverage alcohol distributor with operations across the United States and Canada, today announced the Board…
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New Products

Lucas Bols Launches Bols Ready to Enjoy Cocktails

As the industry is shifting towards higher quality home entertaining, Bols, the World's First Cocktail Brand, is inviting consumers to bring home the magic of cocktails…
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Back to Nightlife

Jägermeister Debuts "Night Lights" Short Film Featuring Global Superstar Post Malone to Support #SAVETHENIGHT

Mast-Jägermeister US premieres short film "Night Lights" starring global music superstar Post Malone and shot by Academy Award-nominated director Zachary Heinzerling…
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Straight Bourbon Whiskey

US: Brother's Bond Bourbon is one of the fastest selling ultra-premium Bourbon brands

Ian Somerhalder's and Paul Wesley's Brother's Bond Bourbon, their hand-selected straight bourbon whiskey, continues strong momentum and growth in the first four…
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Initiative

Together with Sean Diddy Combs, CÎROC Ultra-Premium Vodka Launches Newest #CIROCStands Campaign

CÎROC and Sean Diddy Combs continue their culture-shifting #CIROCStands initiative in support of Black excellence and achievement with their newest campaign, #CIROCStands…
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Limited Edition

US: MTN DEW® Brings The Heat With New MTN DEW® FLAMIN' HOT® Beverage And Fashion Capsule Collection

MTN DEW meets FLAMIN' HOT. You heard that right. The 81-year-old beverage brand is no stranger to pushing flavor boundaries and FLAMIN' HOT' is no exception. MTN…
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Partnerships

Heineken® unveils new UEFA and Motorsports partnerships

The hope, the cheers, the suspense, the celebration - and having the very best of times before, during and after a sports event… it’s what fans want, now more…
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Distell Celebrates its Three Whisky Distilleries by Releasing a Portfolio of Limited-Edition Expressions

Bunnahabhain, Tobermory and Deanston distilleries have announced a selection of exquisite limited-edition expressions - showcasing the finest characteristics of…
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OneCircle's announces latest partnership with “Canada West Winery Supplies”

While OneCircle works towards a net-zero goal across its operation, like-minded partners continue to seek out sustainable solutions within the beverage production…
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Joint Venture

Louis Dreyfus Company and Instanta to Build an Instant Coffee Plant in Vietnam

Louis Dreyfus Company Asia Pte. Ltd. (LDC) announced that the company has signed a joint venture (JV) agreement with Instanta Sp. z o.o. (Instanta), a global private…
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Product Launch

Amber Beverage unveils Premium RTDs from Cross Keys Gin

Global producer and distributor of alcoholic beverages, Amber Beverage Group (ABG), continues to expand its premium gin portfolio with the launch of two RTDs for…
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BACARDÍ Party Tour

US: BACARDÍ® Rum Announces Multi-City BACARDÍ Party Tour Featuring Headlining DJ Duo, Loud Luxury

BACARDÍ rum is excited to announce the BACARDÍ Party Tour, a nine-city U.S. tour making a splash in some of the biggest game day towns across the nation. Bringing…
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Cooperation

Bama Tea: Official Designated White Tea And Designated Pu'er Tea In China Cuisines & Culture Center Of China Pavilion At The Expo 2020 Dubai

On 12 August, Bama Tea Co., Ltd. (known as 'Bama' or 'Bama Tea') and China Cuisines & Culture Center of China Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai Cooperation Signing…
Yakima Chief Hops

American Hop Supplier Hosts Virtual Hop & Brew School Open to Global Craft Beer Community

Yakima Chief Hops (YCH), a 100% farmer owned hop supplier, invites the global craft beer community, including beer lovers, members of the media and brewers of all…
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Partnership

The Sexton Single Malt Named as the Official Whiskey of "The Walking Dead"

America's best-selling Irish malt, The Sexton® Single Malt, announces its designation as The Official Whiskey of AMC Networks' groundbreaking series, The Walking…
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Partnership

Pepsi® Zero Sugar Teams Up With CC Sabathia To Bring Local Bronx Community Organization To Baseball's Biggest Stage

Former Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia knows a thing or two about being center stage at Yankee Stadium. Now, with the help of Pepsi® Zero Sugar, he's showing local…
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Collaboration

US: Cann Launches First Of-Its-Kind Cannabis-Infused, Caffeinated Social Tonic

Cann, California's leading cannabis-infused beverage company, today announced Passion Peach Mate, the first-of-its-kind caffeinated cannabis beverage designed in…
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Strategic partnerships

Axia Spirit Signs Global Distribution Agreements in the UK, US and Greece

Axia Spirit, the world's first extra dry spirit strength mastiha, announced three new distribution agreements for its launch in the UK, US and Greece. Axia is now…
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Partnership

US: Kill Cliff Launches Tekilla Kiwi with MMA Superstar Israel Adesanya

Fresh off his title defense for the middleweight belt in the UFC, Israel Adesanya has partnered with Kill Cliff to become the first UFC fighter to have his own energy…
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“Net Water Positive” by 2030

PepsiCo Announces "Net Water Positive" Commitment

PepsiCo, Inc. announced its ambition to become "Net Water Positive" by 2030, aiming to replenish more water than the company uses, which would place it among the…
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Acquisition

US: Leading Beverage Brand Health-Ade Announces Acquisition and Growth Financing

Health-Ade, a sales leader and pioneer in kombucha beverages, today announced that longstanding partner First Bev has acquired a controlling stake in the company.…
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Limited Edition

Dr Pepper Reveals FANtastic Chocolate

Dr Pepper is excited to announce fans can now access their latest exclusive indulgence, FANtastic Chocolate! The delectable combination of Dr Pepper and chocolate…
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Product launch

Sagamore Spirit Launches Premium Canned Craft Cocktails Made with its 4-Year-Old Rye Whiskey

Sagamore Spirit today introduced its first-ever line of ready-to-drink canned craft cocktails in three vibrant flavors: Black-Eyed Rye, Honey Paloma, and Lemon Tea…
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Expansion of the Premium Portfolio

BACARDÍ® Rum Launches Limited-Edition Five-Year Cask Finish Series With The Release Of Reserva Ocho Sherry Cask Finish

To kick off National Rum Day, BACARDÍ® rum today announced it is expanding its Premium portfolio range with the launch of a limited-edition BACARDÍ Reserva Ocho…
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Partnership

HBO Max® and Moët Hennessy Ink First-Ever Multibrand Partnership

HBO Max and Moët Hennessy USA have joined forces to thoughtfully pair select Max Original series with iconic Moët Hennessy brands, enhancing the entertaining-at-home…
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Virtual Concert Series

Truly Hard Seltzer Launches 'Truly Inspired' Concert Series Featuring Artists Curated by Global Pop Icon Dua Lipa

Today, Truly Hard Seltzer, the fastest growing brand in the hard seltzer category, launched 'Truly Inspired', a summer virtual concert series, co-created and produced…
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Collaboration

Captain Morgan Links Up with Ben Baller to Lend its Original Flavor to an Exclusive Chain Collection

Captain Morgan is announcing today an official partnership with Ben Baller, one of pop culture's most iconic jewelers and entrepreneurs. As part of the collaboration,…
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Acquisition

Diageo to acquire Casa UM

Diageo announces it has reached an agreement to acquire Mezcal Unión through the acquisition of Casa UM. Mezcal Unión was launched in 2011 by a group of Mexican…
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Complexity of beer

Tens of thousands of unique molecules detected in 467 beers from around the world

The tradition of beer brewing dates back to at least 7000 BCE and maybe even to the invention of agriculture, considering that the starch in most cereals can spontaneously…
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Partnership

Jamba® Partners with Ashley Tisdale to Introduce Two New Iced Beverages

With the back-to-school season approaching and many offices opening their doors, it's fair to say that most Americans are relearning how to successfully tackle their…
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Miller Lite x J Balvin

¡Es Jose Time! Miller Lite And J Balvin Announce Partnership

Today, Miller Lite and Jose Alvaro Osorio Balvin (a.k.a. J Balvin) are announcing "Es Jose Time," a partnership and campaign featuring Jose's take on Miller Time.…
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Collaboration

The Boston Beer Company partners with PepsiCo for US launch of New "HARD MTN DEW" alcoholic offering

The Boston Beer Company and PepsiCo today announced plans to enter a business collaboration to produce HARD MTN DEW alcoholic beverage. The partnership unites Boston…
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People

Amber Beverage Group Welcomes New EMEIA and GTR Managing Director

From 2 August, global producer and distributor of alcoholic beverages, Amber Beverage Group (ABG), has appointed Vangelis Smyrlis to the role of Managing Director…
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