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Heineken has named Guillaume Duverdier as its new regional president for Africa Middle East (AME), effective 1 July 2025.

Molson Coors Beverage Company has announced that CEO Gavin Hattersley will retire by 31 December, ending a 28-year career in the beer industry.

US-based RTD sparkling soju brand Hello Soju has announced the closing of a $6.8m funding round, set to accelerate the brand’s innovation.

Rémy Cointreau has announced that CEO Éric Vallat will step down from his role this summer after more than five years in charge.

Sprinter Vodka Soda has released its second variety pack: the Palm Springs Pack.

Constellation Brands has signed an agreement with The Wine Group to divest primarily mainstream wine brands, and their related assets, to The Wine Group.

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners has expanded its ready-to-drink (RTD) portfolio with the introduction of Absolut Vodka & Sprite Watermelon.

Altos has launched a new ready-to-serve cocktail, the Altos Strawberry Margarita.

Retailer Aldi has launched what is claimed to be the UK's first supermarket own-label aluminium wine bottle.

Diageo has exchanged its ownership rights to the Cîroc vodka brand in North America for majority ownership interest in Lobos 1707 Tequila.

Pennsylvania-based Holla Spirits, has expanded on its award-winning spirits line with its first canned range.