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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating Carlsberg’s £3.3bn (approx. $4.2bn) deal to buy soft drinks company Britvic.

Kalsec's advanced hop extracts can help address specific sensory gaps, giving them the power to amplify beer-like attributes.

UK alcohol-free sparkling wine brand Nozeco has added a new product, Nozeco Spritz, to its range.

British ready-to-drink bar-strength cocktail brand MOTH has closed a £4.6 million investment round led by venture capital firm Beringea.

Proximo Spirits’ tequila brand Jose Cuervo has introduced a new, lower-ABV tequila, named Devil’s Reserve.

NIO Cocktails has introduced two new lower-ABV drinks to its range of bar-quality beverages, Cosmopolitan Next and White Lady Next.

Accolade Wines has announced that Robert Foye has decided to step down from his position as CEO, effective immediately.

Baileys has introduced a new product aimed at the growing market for innovative alcoholic beverages: Cinnamon Churros Irish Cream Liqueur.

Diageo’s premium vodka brand Cîroc is expanding its presence in the RTD category with the launch of Cîroc Red Berry.

Suntory Spirits has announced that it is due to complete the renewal of its Hakushu Distillery in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan, next month.

Beverage giant Pernod Ricard has acquired a minority stake in premium non-alcoholic agave-based spirit brand Almave.

Proximo Spirits-owned rum brand The Kraken has expanded its portfolio with the launch of Kraken Dark Caramel and Cornish Sea Salt.