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Heineken to acquire FIFCO’s beverage and retail businesses for $3.2bn
Heineken will acquire Florida Ice and Farm Company for $3.2 billion, taking full control of Distribuidora La Florida plus other beverage and retail assets.
Sep 23, 2025


World Beverage Innovation Awards 2025: Winners announced
FoodBev is pleased to announce the highly anticipated shortlist for the prestigious World Beverage Innovation Awards 2025!
Sep 16, 2025


Coca-Cola partners with Sazerac to expand alcoholic beverage portfolio
The Coca-Cola Company has partnered with Sazerac, marking a significant shift in its approach to the rapidly growing alcoholic ready-to-drink segment.
Sep 16, 2025


Toast Brewing and Jason's Sourdough collaborate to combat food waste with IPA
Toast Brewing has partnered with Jason's Sourdough to launch a limited-edition hazy IPA that incorporates over half a tonne of surplus sourdough.
Sep 11, 2025


Cointreau enters ready-to-serve space with launch of Cointreau Citrus Spritz
French orange liqueur brand Cointreau is making its debut in the ready-to-serve cocktail space with the introduction of Cointreau Citrus Spritz.
Sep 10, 2025


Diageo sells coffee-cream liqueur brand Sheridan’s to Casa Redondo
Diageo has announced the sale of its well-known coffee-cream liqueur brand, Sheridan’s, to Casa Redondo, a prominent Portuguese beverage-alcohol company.
Sep 10, 2025


New Draftfox system aims to enhance draft beer distribution
Porifera has announced the commercial launch of Draftfox, a beer concentration and dispense system set to enhance how breweries manage draft beer.
Sep 9, 2025


Unifor demands transparency from Diageo amid Crown Royal bottling plant closure
Unifor, Canada’s largest private-sector union, is calling for clarity from UK-based spirits giant Diageo regarding the future of its Crown Royal whisky production.
Sep 9, 2025


Heineken’s Strongbow becomes first major alcohol brand to add NaviLens technology to packaging
Heineken’s Strongbow cider has become the first major alcohol brand to incorporate NaviLens technology, designed to support visually impaired people, into its packaging.
Sep 8, 2025


Craft brewer 21st Amendment announces closure as market challenges intensify
21st Amendment Brewery, a well-known name in the San Francisco craft beer scene, has announced plans to shut down its taproom and brewing facility in San Leandro.
Sep 5, 2025


The Cocktail Collection releases ready-to-serve Bulleit Whiskey Sour
The Cocktail Collection has introduced a ready-to-serve cocktail, Bulleit Whiskey Sour, responding to the growing demand for convenient, high-quality cocktail options.
Sep 4, 2025


Suntory announces resignation of CEO amid illegal supplement investigation
Japanese beverage giant Suntory has announced that Takeshi Niinami, the company’s CEO, has resigned from his position amid a police investigation regarding his purchase of suspected illegal supplements.
Sep 3, 2025
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