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Sazerac has expanded into the growing soju category with the launch of Dalho Soju in the US market, available in two size formats.

Diageo’s latest annual report for 2026 shows that the alcohol giant’s workforce has been reduced by more than 6%, or nearly 2,000 jobs, year-over-year.

Chilean wine producer Morandé Wine Group has unveiled its latest innovation: a mid-strength cherry rosé-style wine for global markets, blending cherry wine with Sauvignon Blanc.

According to a Reuters report, Diageo’s India unit, United Spirits, has agreed to reformulate several of its popular whisky and rum drinks in the country after regulators banned them in some states due to an alleged breach of flavouring rules.

Irish cream liqueur brand Merry’s is adding a new Dubai chocolate-flavoured variant to its range, available nationwide across the US this October.

Good Peels has launched a premium ready-to-drink spiked apple refresher.

South Asia-inspired challenger brand Curry Smugglers has entered the UK’s craft beer market with the launch of two new Indian lager innovations – one alcoholic, as well as an alcohol-free offering.

Unifying Spirits has raised $2.238 million through a successful equity crowdfunding campaign.

Champagne producer Masion Pommery & Associés has ended its exclusive partnership discussions with sparkling wine group Henkell International.

Minute Maid Spiked has expanded its ready-to-drink alcohol portfolio with the launch of a new Vodka Lemonade iced tea in the US.

Scottish whisky brand Wee Smoky has expanded into the RTD category with the launch of six premium canned cocktails.

California-based Joel Gott Wines has launched Sauvy B, a new line of ready-to-drink canned Sauvignon Blanc spritz beverages with added electrolytes.