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Anheuser-Busch invests $5m in Columbus Brewery
Anheuser-Busch is investing $5 million in its brewery operations in Columbus, Ohio, as the brewer looks to increase production capacity for fast-growing Michelob ULTRA brands.
Diageo opens €300m Littleconnell Brewery in Kildare, plans further Guinness expansion
Diageo has officially opened its new Littleconnell Brewery in Newbridge, Kildare.
Brown-Forman rejects Sazerac's $15bn takeover bid – Reuters
Brown-Forman has reportedly rejected a $15 billion takeover offer from privately owned spirits producer Sazerac, despite the proposed bid valuing the Jack Daniel’s maker above its current market price.
Junior’s and Other Half Brewing launch cheesecake-inspired craft beer collaboration
Two iconic Brooklyn brands are joining forces in a limited-edition product collaboration that blends classic New York desserts with craft beer innovation.
Trump lifts tariffs on UK-distilled whisky
US President Donald Trump has removed tariffs on all whisky imports from the UK, giving a welcome boost to distillers in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Bevi launches Gen Z-focused pre-drinks range with hybrid RTD and energy sachets
UK drinks brand Bevi has launched with two new products aimed at the pre-drinks occasion, as it targets Gen Z consumers with a modular alcohol format combining ready-to-drink cans and energy-style powder sachets.
Anheuser-Busch doubles US manufacturing investment to $600m
Anheuser-Busch has announced plans to invest $600 million in its US operations across 2025 and 2026, as part of its Brewing Futures initiative.
Sazerac bids $15bn for Brown-Forman amid Pernod-Ricard merger discussions – Reuters
A potential bidding war over Jack Daniel's producer Brown-Forman is emerging after Sazerac made a $15 billion offer to acquire Brown-Forman, according to Reuters.
Pabst Blue Ribbon and Grillo’s partner to launch limited-edition pickle beer
Pabst Blue Ribbon (PBR) has partnered with Grillo’s Pickles to launch a limited-edition pickle-flavoured beer, inspired by the long-standing 'pickle in a beer' ritual popular in US dive bars.
Molson Coors targets £43m fruit beer boom with Madrí Excepcional Limón launch
Molson Coors Beverage Company is expanding its presence in the fast-growing fruit beer segment with the launch of Madrí Excepcional Limón.
Heineken sells Bralima in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Heineken has sold its shareholding in Brasseries, Limonaderies et Malteries (Bralima), its operating company in the Democratic Republic of Congo, to Elna Holdings.
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