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Triple sec brand Cointreau has unveiled Cointreau Spicy, a new chilli-infused expression of its classic orange liqueur, in the UK.

The Dutch Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by Heineken and its Greek subsidiary, Athenian Brewery, in a long-running competition damages case brought by Greek brewer Macedonian Thrace Brewery (MTB).

Mocco's Jeasy brand received the accolade of Best News/Start-up Business 2025 and was recognised as a finalist for Technology Innovation at the esteemed World Beverage Innovation Awards. In this piece, Steinar Knutsen, a product developer at Mocco, shares further insights.

RTD cocktail brand the Drinks Bureau has launched what it claims is the UK grocery market’s first canned alcoholic Lagerita.

Beavertown Brewery is expanding its Cosmic Drop range with the launch of Cosmic Drop Tropical.

Heineken has launched Heineken Ultimate, a new lower-calorie beer variant debuting exclusively in Brazil before a wider rollout.

Anheuser-Busch is investing $5 million in its brewery operations in Columbus, Ohio, as the brewer looks to increase production capacity for fast-growing Michelob ULTRA brands.

Diageo has officially opened its new Littleconnell Brewery in Newbridge, Kildare.

Brown-Forman has reportedly rejected a $15 billion takeover offer from privately owned spirits producer Sazerac, despite the proposed bid valuing the Jack Daniel’s maker above its current market price.

Two iconic Brooklyn brands are joining forces in a limited-edition product collaboration that blends classic New York desserts with craft beer innovation.

US President Donald Trump has removed tariffs on all whisky imports from the UK, giving a welcome boost to distillers in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

UK drinks brand Bevi has launched with two new products aimed at the pre-drinks occasion, as it targets Gen Z consumers with a modular alcohol format combining ready-to-drink cans and energy-style powder sachets.