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Cawston Press moves into no-alcohol beer with acquisition of Loah
British soft drinks maker Cawston Press has entered the fast-growing no- and low-alcohol drinks market with the acquisition of Loah.
Mermaid Gin appoints Moët Hennessy USA veteran as CEO to drive US expansion
Mermaid Gin has tapped former Moët Hennessy USA chief Jim Clerkin as CEO, aiming to accelerate the British premium gin brand’s growth in the US market.
Low taxes are keeping sugary drinks and alcohol too affordable, WHO warns
Sugary drinks and alcoholic beverages are becoming increasingly affordable in many countries due to persistently low tax rates, contributing to rising levels of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, cancers and alcohol-related injuries, according to new reports from the World Health Organization (WHO).
Truly Hard Seltzer launches limited-edition Dream Pack with four new flavours
Truly Hard Seltzer has launched a new limited-edition variety pack, the Truly Dream Pack, available nationwide until 1 March 2026.
Diageo reportedly considering sale of China assets
Diageo is reportedly considering a sale of its China assets as part of a review of its operations, according to Bloomberg News.
Kenya High Court allows regulatory steps to continue in Diageo-Asahi EABL deal
Kenya’s High Court has allowed regulatory reviews to proceed for Diageo’s $2.3 billion sale of its majority stake in East African Breweries Limited (EABL) to Asahi Group Holdings.
Heineken's CEO, Dolf van den Brink, to step down in May 2026
Dolf van den Brink, CEO and chairman of the executive board at Heineken, will step down from his position on 31 May 2026.
Modelo launches first non-alcoholic option with Chelada Limón y Sal
Constellation Brands' US beer brand, Modelo, has debuted its first-ever non-alcoholic beverage: Modelo Chelada Limón y Sal Non-Alcoholic.
AB InBev to reacquire stake in US metal container operations for $3bn
The transaction is valued at approximately $3 billion and is expected to enhance AB InBev's operational control over its packaging facilities, which are critical to its supply chain.
Suntory Global Spirits appoints Davin Nugent as president of global RTD category
Suntory Global Spirits, a leading player in the premium spirits market, has announced the appointment of Davin Nugent as President of Global Ready-To-Drink.
Kenyan distributor asks High Court to halt Diageo’s $2.3bn EABL sale to Asahi – Reuters
Kenyan beer distributor Bia Tosha has filed a case at Kenya’s High Court, asking that Diageo’s $2.3 billion East African Breweries (EABL) sale to Asahi is blocked.
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