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Momo Kombucha has teamed up with South London brewery Orbit Beers to launch a limited-edition Organic Hops Kombucha.

Cutwater Spirits has expanded its ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail portfolio with the launch of two new products: a limited-edition Gingerbread White Russian and a Passion Fruit Martini.

Heineken and its Greek subsidiary, Athenian Brewery, have been ordered to pay Greek brewer Macedonian Thrace Brewery €111 million in a longstanding competition case.

Malibu has launched Malibu Punch, a new range of ready-to-drink (RTD) canned cocktails.

Carlsberg Britvic has proposed the closure of its Marston’s Brewery in Burton upon Trent, UK, in summer 2027, citing cask ale category decline.

Constellation Brands has acquired US-based ready-to-drink (RTD) beverage brand SpikedAde in a deal worth up to $353 million.

UK-based tequila cocktail brand Pimentae has launched a new Tequila Espresso Martini, now available at Waitrose, Ocado and Morrisons stores.

US-based premium wine company The Duckhorn Portfolio has announced several new executive leadership appointments, including a new chief operating officer.

UK independent drinks wholesaler LWC Drinks has acquired Wigan Beer Company.

Diageo has today (23 September 2026) announced that Joanne Wilson will join the company as its new chief financial officer, replacing current CFO Nik Jhangiani.

Anheuser-Busch is investing $21 million in its Los Angeles and Mira Loma, California, facilities.

German drinks manufacturer Berentzen-Gruppe, maker of the Berentzen fruit liqueur and schnapps brand, has confirmed it is in talks with US-based Sazerac over a potential takeover deal.