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TricorBraun acquires aluminium cans packaging provider CanSource
TricorBraun has announced the acquisition of aluminium cans packaging provider CanSource for an undisclosed sum.
Twisted Tea introduces 8% high-ABV hard tea
Twisted Tea Hard Iced Tea has introduced its first-ever high-ABV test launch: Twisted Tea Extreme, an 8% take on its hard iced tea line-up.
Jim & Tonic to open rum distillery and cocktail bar
Gin distillers Jim & Tonic has announced that it will open the first rum distillery and cocktail bar at Sugar House Island in Stratford, London, UK.
Molson Coors acquires Blue Run Spirits
Molson Coors Beverage Company has agreed to acquire bourbon and rye whiskey producer, Blue Run Spirits, for an undisclosed sum.
AB InBev offloads eight beverage brands to Tilray in $85m deal
Cannabis-lifestyle and CPG company Tilray has entered into an agreement to acquire eight beer and beverage brands from Anheuser-Busch for $85m.
The Glenlivet unveils new line of premium whisky-based cocktails
The Glenlivet Speyside – part of the Chivas Brothers portfolio – has introduced Twist & Mix Cocktails, a new line of premium, ready-to-serve whisky cocktails.
UK alcohol tax rises for higher ABV beverages
Many alcoholic drinks will now cost more in the UK after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, introduced a new alcohol duty.
AB InBev to cut hundreds of corporate roles in the US
Anheuser-Busch InBev, whose Bud Light sales have declined in the US, will make hundreds of corporate staff in the country redundant, according to Reuters.
Royal Unibrew Group acquires Italian facility from Birra Castello
Royal Unibrew has signed an agreement to acquire Birra Castello's production facility in San Giorgio di Nogaro, Italy, for an undisclosed sum.
Welsh whisky receives UK protected origin label
Single malt Welsh whisky has been registered under the UK Geographical Indication scheme, which protects its name, authenticity and characteristics.
Bud Light controversy continues as US governor threatens legal action
The controversy surrounding AB InBev’s Bud Light brand continues as Florida Governor Ron DeSantis asks the SBA to “initiate a review” into its holdings.
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