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Fortnum & Mason launches small-batch Pineapple Rum
Fortnum & Mason has launched Pineapple Rum, the inaugural release in its new Amalthea Experimental Series.
Campari sells two spirit brands to Dublin-based Cobblestone
Campari Group has agreed to sell its Bisquit & Dubouché Cognac and Cabo Wabo Tequila brands to Cobblestone Brands, a premium spirits company based in Dublin, Ireland.
Mission Craft Cocktails adds Pickle-Rita to ready-to-drink margarita range
Mission Craft Cocktails is expanding its ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail portfolio with the launch of Pickle-Rita, a dill-infused tequila margarita.
Start-up of the month: Bevi Drinks
In this instalment of Start-up of the Month we speak to Josh Hillier, co-founder of Bevi Drinks, an alcohol brand built with today's Gen Z consumers' 'pre-drinking' behaviours in mind.
Pernod Ricard appoints Mauve Croizat as EVP of finance and tech
Pernod Ricard has appointed Mauve Croizat as executive vice president of finance and technology, effective 1 October 2026.
Brown-Forman rejects latest takeover bid from Sazerac
Brown-Forman has shared a statement revealing that its board of directors has turned down an unsolicited takeover bid from fellow spirits group Sazerac.
Invivo X, SJP unveils TikTok-inspired, jalapeño-infused Sauvignon Blanc
Invivo X, SJP – a collaboration between New Zealand’s Invivo Winery and actress Sarah Jessica Parker – has unveiled a new jalapeño-infused Sauvignon Blanc.
BrewDog co-founder submits offer to buy company back from Tilray Brands
BrewDog co-founder and former CEO James Watt has formally submitted an offer to acquire the craft beer business from Tilray Brands through his new venture Second Best.
Brown-Forman CEO Lawson Whiting to retire after 30 years
Brown-Forman's president and chief executive officer Lawson Whiting will retire after nearly 30 years with the spirits company.
Gravity Theory expands cider range with two new fruit-flavoured canned variants
Gravity Theory has expanded its portfolio with the launch of two new fruit-flavoured ciders, Berry Cherry and Hazy Pineapple.
Brothers Cider enters premium cloudy cider segment with Wild Cloudy Apple launch
Brothers Cider has expanded its premium cider portfolio with the launch of Wild Cloudy Apple.
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