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UK wine and spirits merchant, Berry Bros & Rudd, has purchased a minority stake in the Cotswolds Distillery, a producer of premium spirits.

Diageo has introduced drones in a bid to drive farming efficiency and environmental benefits across its agave farming in Mexico.

Under its Tanqueray gin brand, Diageo has launched an alcohol-free variant of its popular orange-flavoured spirit, Tanqueray Flor de Sevilla 0.0%.

Diageo has announced that Sir Ivan Menezes is retiring as chief executive officer and member of the company's board on 30 June.

New Belgium Brewing has agreed to acquire Constellation Brands’ 259,000-square-foot brewing facility in Daleville, Virginia.

Heineken UK has added Ultra Apple flavour to its Strongbow Ultra cider brand, a crisp twist on a much loved favourite, at 80 calories per can (4% ABV).

Popular hard seltzer brand White Claw has expanded into the spirits market with the launch of White Claw Premium Vodka and a quartet of RTD vodka soda cans.

Pernod Ricard USA has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in premium peanut butter-flavoured American whiskey brand, Skrewball.

The Real Drinks Co is releasing a new flavour to its portfolio of naturally fermented sparkling tea in Peony Blush, available from 27 April.

Shaw-Ross International Importers has announced its acquisition of the TYKU Sake brand from Diageo for an undisclosed amount.

Carlsberg has announced that Jacob Aarup-Andersen will take up the role of CEO, replacing Cees ’t Hart, who will retire by the end of Q3 2023.

Pernod Ricard-owned Absolut has expanded its vodka drinks line-up with a premium shot range that contains a trio of new flavours.