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UK-based cider maker Thatchers Cider has launched Juicy Apple into the on-trade, a new cider made with 100% renewable electricity.

Beverage brand Aplós has introduced a line of functional RTD alcohol-free cocktails, infused with natural botanicals and adaptogens.

Molson Coors Beverage Company has revealed that it will invest more than £100m in its UK brewery network over the next five years.

Jim Beam has broadened its ready-to-drink portfolio by introducing four new flavours to its popular Jim Beam Kentucky Coolers line.

US-based Mike’s Hard Lemonade has released its latest flavour innovations, aimed at capturing summer and spring sipping experiences.

Full Glass Wine, a brand acquisition and management firm focused on acquiring DTC wine companies, has closed a $14m Series A funding round.

Mark Anthony Brands-owned Cayman Jack is introducing a range of ready-to-drink spicy margaritas ahead of summertime: the Cayman Jack Sweet Heat Margarita.

Beverage contract manufacturer Refresco has completed the acquisition of VBC Bottling Company for an undisclosed sum.

Breville has announced the launch of its first sparkling beverage water maker, called InFizz Fusion.

Mark Anthony Brands-owned brand White Claw has debuted a range of ready-to-drink tequila seltzers, Called Tequila Smash.

Brown-Forman has launched its own distribution business in Japan, bringing its distribution in-house for the first time in over fifty years.

The US Department of Energy’s Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations has awarded up to $75m to decarbonise operations at two Diageo North America facilites.