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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…
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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…
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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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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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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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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…
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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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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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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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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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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,…
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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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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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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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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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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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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Acquisition

The Coca-Cola Company Acquires Remaining Stake in BODYARMOR

The Coca-Cola Company today announced that it has acquired full ownership of BODYARMOR, a line of sports performance and hydration beverages that is incremental…
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Expansion

Amber Beverage Group announces its expansion in Germany

Amber Beverage Group (ABG), a leading producer and distributor of alcoholic beverages, has announced its expansion into Germany, Europe's largest market for alcoholic…
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Best Global Brands 2021

Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey named most valuable spirits brand in the world

Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey has been named as the most valuable spirits brand in the world by Interbrand in its Best Global Brands 2021 report. Jack Daniel’s…
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Analysis

GlobalData: Heineken’s Q3 sales impacted by renewed wellbeing trends following COVID-19 pandemic

Following today’s release of Heineken’s quarter three trading results; Holly Inglis, Beverages Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers…
Michter's 20 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon
20 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Michter's To Release 20 Year Bourbon in November

Shortly after being named "Most Admired American Whiskey" by UK-based Drinks International, Michter's will start shipping 20 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon to its…
Non-alcoholic spirits

Shooting star from "Down Under" – LYRE'S founder Mark Livings in interview

As the world's most awarded non-alcoholic spirits producer, the Australian company Lyre's is one of the leading non-alcoholic spirits brands worldwide. Behind this…
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Global launch

Rooster Rojo launches ground-breaking innovation: Smoked Pineapple Tequila

Global producer and distributor of alcoholic beverages, Amber Beverage Group (ABG), has announced the global launch of its innovative new tequila variant with the…
Limestone Branch Distillery

Whiskey by tradition and passion: Steve Beam about Yellowstone

In 2010, Steve Beam and his brother Paul Beam founded Limestone Branch Distillery in Kentucky, USA. In doing so, they followed a long family tradition: on his father's…
Limited Edition

ABSOLUT Vodka launches new limited-edition ABSOLUT Voices

From October 1st, ABSOLUT Vodka is inviting everyone to celebrate the world’s expressive minds with the launch of a new limited-edition bottle, Absolut Voices. Embodying…
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Expansion

G'Vine Expands Distribution in the U.S.

This month, G'Vine - a revolutionary gin made of grapes instead of grains – is ramping up prevalence in the U.S with direct-to-consumer availability online at…
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BCB implements Bauhaus pop-up bar with Rémy Savage

Known as the ‘bar with no name’, it is famous for its minimalist Bauhaus style. Now the BCB is working with Russian Standard Vodka to bring this popular London…
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First-full flavor extension

US: Topo Chico Hard Seltzer To Release Margarita Hard Seltzer Variety Pack In 2022

After a record-breaking first year for Topo Chico Hard Seltzer, Molson Coors Beverage Company today announces the brand's second variety pack and first-full flavor…
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Investment

Diageo announces investment to support growth in the tequila category

Diageo, a global leader in beverage alcohol, has announced plans to expand its manufacturing footprint in Mexico through an investment of more than US$500 million…
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Renaming

Amber Beverage Group announces new names for its production companies

In order to expand its footprint as a global producer and distributor of alcoholic beverages, Amber Beverage Group (ABG) continues renaming its companies by adding…
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Analysis

GlobalData: ‘Shock factor’ soft drink flavors on the rise

The traditionally popular flavors of cola, lemon-lime and pepper saw a combined 4.3% volume decrease in 2020, according to GlobalData. While these flavors will remain…
Programme highlights

Before and after the trade show: This will happen at Bar Convent Berlin 2021

11 to 13 October will see the international bar community reunite at “Bar Convent Berlin” (BCB). And the programme promises to present some highlights – both…
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In cooperation with Lana Shemonaeva

GOLDBERG launches the new Pink Grapefruit Soda

GOLDBERG & SONS announced and celebrated the launch of its latest premium mixer innovation at the Seven Sisters in the heart of Dubai. GOLDBERG Pink Grapefruit…
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