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Heineken has bought back €333m worth of its shares from Mexican Coca-Cola bottler FEMSA, with Credit Suisse acting as an advisor.

Kerry has launched two new sustainable plant-based processing aids for enhancing beer quality, said to improve process efficiency and deliver cost savings.

The policy would alert consumers to the calorie content, grams of alcohol, the risks of cancer and liver disease and the dangers of drinking while pregnant.

Starco Brands and Cardi B’s vodka-infused whipped cream brand, Whipshots, has launched a new Lime flavour variety in time for summer.

Casa Azul has added a grapefruit flavour to its Tequila Soda portfolio, offering a sensation of freshly cut grapefruit and tangy citrus flavours.

Pernod Ricard has halted all exports of its international brands to Russia and will cease the distribution of its portfolio in the country.

Under its coconut rum brand Malibu, Pernod Ricard has launched a new flavour variety, Malibu Strawberry, a 21% ABV liqueur.

Sazerac has announced the launch of its new spirits brand, Mango Shotta, which combines tequila with the fruity flavour of mango and the spice of jalapeño.

Pernod Ricard has invested in circular economy technology company ecoSpirits through its venture capital fund, Convivialité Ventures.

Pernod Ricard has invested in circular economy technology company ecoSpirits through its venture capital fund, Convivialité Ventures.

Heineken has announced it will invest BRL 1.5bn (approx. $299.43m) in Brazil as part of an expansion plan for its premium and single malt beer portfolios.

Pernod Ricard has signed its first sustainability-linked loan, totalling €2.1 billion, to refinance an existing facility due to expire in June 2024.