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Malting Season

Benriach keeps tradition alive with first edition of Malting Season

Celebrating traditional methods dating back to the earliest days of Benriach Distillery, Benriach Malting Season will be the first expression in a century to be…
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Acquisition

Refresco to acquire three production facilities in the US from The Coca-Cola Company

Refresco, the world's largest independent bottler for retailers and A-brands in Europe and North America, today announces it has entered into an agreement with The…
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Re-launch

US: Rogue One, Inc Subsidiary Launches New Tequila Brand

Rogue One, Inc., (hereinafter “ROAG”) a publicly traded company under the ticker symbol (OTC Pink: ROAG) announced today that it has re-launched its flagship…
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Enhanced Service Offering

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Launches New SG+ Customer Offering For Fine Wine, Artisanal Wine, Craft And Luxury Spirits

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's)—the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol—today announced its new SG+ enhanced service…
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Joint Venture

PepsiCo Announces Portfolio Optimization Actions For Juice Businesses In North America and Europe

PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) today announced that it has entered into an agreement with PAI Partners (PAI) to sell Tropicana, Naked and other select juice brands…
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Limited Edition

Bowmore® Single Malt Scotch Whisky introduces Designed by Aston Martin collection

Bowmore® Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky has unveiled the first range of its Designed by Aston Martin limited-edition collections exclusively in Global Travel Retail. The…
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People

Constellation Brands announces appointment of Liz Lopez as Vice President, Public Affairs

Constellation Brands, Inc., a leading beverage alcohol company, today announced the appointment of Liz Lopez as Vice President, Public Affairs. In this role, Lopez…
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Cooperation

India’s United Breweries becomes part of the HEINEKEN group

Heineken N.V. announces that, following United Breweries Limited’s (UBL) annual general meeting on 29 July 2021, it has obtained control of UBL in India. This…
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Auction

Tafi Partners in Coca-Cola's First-Ever NFT Collectibles In Support of International Friendship Day

Tafi announced today that it has partnered with Coca-Cola® by designing virtual wearables for Coca-Cola's first-ever non-fungible token (NFT) collectibles offering…
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Acquisition

Constellation Brands makes ventures investment in adaptogen-infused HOP WTR

Constellation Brands, Inc., a leading beverage alcohol company, announced today it acquired a minority stake in HOP WTR, a non-alcoholic, calorie-free sparkling…
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Innovative Tap Solutions

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners trials packaging-free drinks technology in Spain

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) will take the next step towards packaging-free alternatives for consumers with the launch of a pilot of a new drinks dispensing…
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Collaboration

Nestlé and Starbucks to bring Ready-to-Drink coffee beverages to Southeast Asia, Oceania and Latin America

Nestlé and Starbucks Corporation today announced a new collaboration to bring Starbucks Ready-to-Drink (RTD) coffee beverages to select markets across Southeast…
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Sustainable solution for the events industry

The Heineken ‘Greener Bar’ launches at the 2021 Heineken London E-Prix

Global beer brand and London E-Prix race title sponsor Heineken® is unveiling its first sustainable bar concept, the Heineken® Greener Bar as part of its wider…
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People

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Promotes Laura DePasquale to New Role of Senior Vice President, Sales & Commercial Operations, Artisanal Wine Division

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's) - the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol - announced that Laura DePasquale has been promoted…
Encounter between land and sea

Caprisius Gin: Founder Luca Stabile about the official gin of the island of Capri

Caprisius Gin by Luca Stabile creates the perfect marriage between land and sea. The official gin of the island of Capri is made with local botanicals such as juniper,…
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Partnership

Budweiser Introduces Limited-Edition Notorious B.I.G. Cans

The King of Beers is celebrating the King of New York and the late rapper’s legacy with The Notorious B.I.G. Tall Boy Budweiser cans and collectible merchandise.…
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Beer Market

GlobalData: "Craft beer is a budding contestant to disrupt traditional German beer industry"

Germany’s beer industry, a well-developed market that prides itself on its traditional brewing process, is being threatened by craft beer as consumers are becoming…
Survey

Mapped: Europe’s favourite cocktails to indulge in

One of our favourite indulgences is an alcoholic beverage after a tough day at work or to enjoy whilst socialising with friends. For many, having a cocktail is seen…
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With Evergreen Beverage

Catoctin Creek Distilling Company begins distribution to Canada

Catoctin Creek Distilling Co., The Virginia Rye Whisky ℠, announces its new partnership with Evergreen Beverage Canada, a national wine, beer and spirits distribution…
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100% Agave Tequila

A New Era Of Tequila - Julien Morel about "Volcán de mi Tierra"

Volcán de mi Tierra is the new premium tequila from Moët Hennessy. Aromatically, it lets the highlands and lowlands of the Mexican state of Jalisco merge with…
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People

Moskovskaya Vodka Announces New Global Brand Leader

Global producer and distributor of alcoholic beverages, Amber Beverage Group (ABG), is delighted to announce that an experienced beverage professional, Benedikt…
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“Go Fourth, America”

Budweiser Partners with Actor Bill Pullman to Recreate Iconic Presidential Speech from Independence Day

Independence Day has always been a holiday of great pride, tradition and celebration in the United States, but it holds extra significance this year. The holiday…
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Limited Edition

Sipsmith Celebrates Partnership With Wimbledon In The U.S. By Launching Limited Edition Strawberry Smash

Sipsmith London, the Official Gin Partner of The Championships, Wimbledon, today announced the U.S. release of Sipsmith Strawberry Smash, a limited edition gin handcrafted…
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New Products

U.S.: VOSS Water Announces Launch Of VOSS+ With 3 New Enhanced waters

Premium global bottled water industry leader, VOSS Water is unveiling VOSS+™ which will feature three enhanced waters designed to help consumers elevate and…
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People

AB InBev Appoints Brendan Whitworth Zone President North America and CEO of Anheuser-Busch

AB InBev announced that Brendan Whitworth will be appointed Zone President North America and Chief Executive Officer of Anheuser-Busch, effective July 1, 2021. Whitworth…
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Support

Coca-Cola North America Steps up Spending With Minority-Owned Media Companies

Coca-Cola North America today announced plans to nearly double its spending with minority-owned media companies over the next three years. Black, Hispanic, and Asian-American…
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Partnership

Vera Wang’s New Prosecco, PARTY, to be Distributed by Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's)—the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol—announced that it has been selected to be the…
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New Product

U.S.: Ritual Zero Proof Launches Rum Alternative

Ritual Zero Proof has led the U.S. non-alcoholic sector since its launch in September 2019 with the first American-made spirit alternatives. After expanding their…
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Organizational Changes

Zamora Company Announces Organizational Changes in the U.S.

The Zamora Company, owner of popular wine and spirits brands including Licor 43, Yellow Rose Whiskey, Martin Miller's Gin, and Ramón Bilbao wines, has announced…
Co-owner of SERVED

Ellie Goulding acquires significant stake in SERVED Hard Seltzer

Singer and songwriter Ellie Goulding has acquired a significant stake in the premium British hard seltzer brand SERVED. Ellie was introduced to Ryan and Dean…
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Augmented reality concept

Australia: 50 Craft Beer Brands Bring Interactive Packaging to Life

Interactive, storytelling packaging will become a reality for the craft beer industry this year, with the release of Beerscans, an augmented reality concept for…
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Made in Italy

ADRIATICO: Jean-Robert Bellanger about his Amaretto

The creation of spirits is often associated with a formative experience. This is also the case with ADRIATICO Amaretto – and it is truly Italian. It all began…
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People

Changes to the Executive Committee of Carlsberg Group

Phil Hodges, Executive Vice President for Carlsberg Group’s Integrated Supply Chain (ISC), leaves Carlsberg to pursue his career outside the Group. Phil Hodges…
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People

Diageo Announces Changes to Finance Leadership Team

Diageo has announced changes to its finance leadership team following the appointment of Lavanya Chandrashekar as Chief Financial Officer Designate. Durga Doraisamy…
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Ultra-Premium Rum Line

Bruno Mars Directs, Stars in New Campaign for SelvaRey Rum

On the heels of a blockbuster spring of new chart-topping music, a groundbreaking foray into fashion, and the sold-out release of his flagship SelvaRey Owner's Reserve,…
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A Whisky like not other

Lochlea Whisky prepares for first bottling

Under the cover of Lochlea Farm in Ayrshire, the independently owned distillery has been quietly distilling, casking and maturing their masterpiece readying to launch…
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Champagne

The House of Krug presents Krug Grande Cuvée 169ème Edition

Every year, the House of Krug honours the dream of one man, Joseph Krug with a new Édition of Krug Grande Cuvée, the most generous expression of Champagne. As…
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Partnership

Mount Gay Rum Partners With 4ocean To Help Protect The Ocean

Mount Gay, the world's oldest running rum distillery dating back to 1703, announces a new partnership with 4ocean, one of the world's leading ocean conservation…
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Award

Kavalan Claims 'Best of the Best' Single Malt in Tokyo

Kavalan has been named the Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition's (TWSC) 2021 "Best of the Best" single malt. Kavalan took out four of the contest's top 5 single…
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GlobalData

Coca-Cola Energy discontinuing sales in North America highlights gap in the market for hybrid innovations

Although energy drinks have witnessed steady year-on-year (YOY) growth in the US recently, Coca-Cola has decided to discontinue its Coca-Cola Energy brand after…
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Collaboration

PATRÓN® tequila collaborates with celebrity tattoo artist JonBoy

PATRÓN Tequila - the world's number one ultra-premium tequila, is continuing its collaboration with iconic celebrity tattoo artist, JonBoy, to bring Cinco de Mayo…
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Alcohol-Alternative Cocktail Line

US: Meet Fable - The Non-Alcoholic, Premium Botanical Cannabis Cocktail

BKKB Ventures LLC announced today the launch of Fable, a line of four cannabis-infused botanical beverages, available for purchase this July in select California…
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Financial Results

Amber Beverage Group reports resilient full-year results

Global producer and distributor of alcoholic beverages, Amber Beverage Group (ABG) has published robust financial results exceeding EUR 30 million EBITDA and posting…
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#1 Best Seller

Arkay Alcohol Free Vodka Flavored Drink is now Amazon’s #1 Best Seller

ArKay Beverages is proud to announce that their Alcohol Free Vodka Flavored Drink has become the #1 best seller on Amazon under the Gourmet Food Vodka category. Arkay…
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Can Packages

US: Asahi Super Dry Debuts New 25.4oz Can

Asahi Super Dry, the product known for its premium Karakuchi taste that transformed the modern beer market in Japan, today announced it will be launching a new 25.4oz…
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New Products

US: BACARDÍ® Real Rum Canned Cocktails Expand Range With Three New Flavors

Following on the successful launch of BACARDÍ® Real Rum Canned Cocktails last year, BACARDÍ® Rum is expanding its range of canned cocktails with three vibrant…
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Entertainment

Marshmello To Headline UEFA Champions League Final Opening Ceremony Presented By Pepsi®

Today, UEFA and Pepsi® reveal that award-winning global superstar Marshmello will headline this year's UEFA Champions League final Opening Ceremony presented by…
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Partnership

US: Clausthaler Non-Alcoholic Premium Beer Expands Relationship With Andretti Autosport

Radeberger Gruppe USA, an importer of brands of its parent company Radeberger Gruppe, the leading German brewing group, announced today that it has expanded its…
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