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Heineken has opened a new brewery in Passos, Minas Gerais, Brazil, supported by an investment of more than €400 million.

Diageo has today announced the appointment of Dave Lewis to the role of CEO and executive director, effective 1 January 2026.

UK coffee brand Grind has entered the canned cocktails market with the launch of a new RTD espresso martini, available at Waitrose and WHSmith.

Ready-to-drink brand VK has unveiled VK Squashka, a new still, resealable 500ml drink inspired by the student-led squashka pre-drinks trend.

Lagfin, which owns over 50% of the global drinks giant The Campari Group, has had over €1.2 billion worth of shares seized by Italian authorities amid allegations of tax evasion.

Claire Breheny, partner and head of trade marks at Mathys & Squire, examines how this transformation is creating new challenges – and opportunities – for beverage makers and IP professionals alike.

From reimagined classics to bold new flavour trends, here’s what’s decking the supermarket shelves this festive season.

Ardagh Glass Packaging-North America has unveiled its latest addition to the premium spirits market: a new 100ml liquor bottle manufactured entirely in the US.

Arla Foods has expanded its partnership with Baileys by introducing a brand-new Baileys Extra Thick Chocolate Cream product in the UK.

Molson Coors has announced a corporate restructuring plan across its Americas business, which will include the reduction of approximately 9% of the company’s American workforce.

UK RTD cocktails brand The Drinks Bureau has added a new limited-edition offering to its portfolio: Jam Doughnut Daiquiri.

Premium Japanese sake brand Dassai is set to embark on an unprecedented venture: brewing sake in space.