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Newlat agrees to acquire Diageo’s production facility in Italy
Newlat Food has signed an exclusivity agreement to acquire Diageo’s production facility in Santa Vittoria d'Alba, northern Italy.
EU approves €5bn French scheme for US wine and spirits exports
The European Commission has approved a €5 billion French re-insurance scheme to support wine and spirits exports to the US from 8 May to 8 July 2025.
Captain Morgan expands portfolio with new Muck Pit Brew
Diageo-owned rum brand Captain Morgan has unveiled its latest innovation, Captain Morgan Muck Pit Brew, a new brand extension designed to cater to evolving consumer preferences.
OneCircle introduces pre-flushed KeyKegs to streamline filling process
Dutch keg manufacturer OneCircle, maker of the KeyKeg, has introduced a new pre-flushed version designed to simplify keg filling for beverage producers.
Diageo faces lawsuit over alleged mislabelling of tequila brands
Diageo, one of the world’s largest spirits producers, is facing a lawsuit over allegations that some of its top-selling tequilas are falsely marketed as “100% agave” despite allegedly containing other alcohols.
UK-India trade deal to unlock new growth for UK’s F&B exporters
The UK government has concluded a landmark free trade agreement with India, marking a major win for British exporters in the food and beverage industry.
Stella Rosa introduces new Watermelon & Chili wine flavour
Italian wine and spirits brand Stella Rosa has expanded its Spicy Series with a bold new flavour: Watermelon & Chili.
Heineken launches Heineken Studio as an innovation hub for the beverage sector
Heineken has introduced Heineken Studio, a new platform aimed at fostering innovation within the brewing industry.
InchDairnie and MacDuff merge to form InchDairnie Whisky
Scotch whisky distiller InchDairnie Distillery has merged with Glasgow-based MacDuff International to form a new company, InchDairnie Whisky.
Jayne Hrdlicka appointed CEO of Endeavour Group
Endeavour Group has named Jayne Hrdlicka as its next managing director and chief executive officer, effective 1 January 2026, as the company prepares for its next phase of growth.
Pernod Ricard divests wine brands to AWL, creates Vinarchy
Pernod Ricard has finalised the sale of its strategic international wine portfolio to Australian Wine Holdco Limited (AWL), the parent company of Accolade Wines.
