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US spirits company Hotaling & Co has added a serrano pepper-infused expression to its Fiero Tequila portfolio. Fiero Serrano Tequila is...

This week, beverage giants Britvic and Carlsberg both announced they had entered into renewable power purchase agreements.

Kliro Capital Partners has acquired 100% of the share capital of UK-based independent alcoholic drinks manufacturer, Intercontinental Brands (IBC). 

Heineken UK has announced it is investing £25m into its Manchester brewery to install heat pumps to reduce its carbon emissions.

Mirror Margarita is launching what it claims to be the world’s first clear margarita into Sainsbury’s stores across the UK and online.

Vladimir Putin has signed a decree stating that the Russian government will temporarily seize control of Danone Russia and Carlsberg's Baltika. 

MGP Ingredients has announced plans to close its grain-neutral spirits and industrial alcohol distillery in Atchison, Kansas.

Supermarket chain Spar is entering the flavoured spirits market with the launch of a new raspberry-flavoured vodka spirit under its own label.

Great Lakes Distillery has launched ‘Junipre’, a new zero-proof botanical spirit featuring natural flavours derived from juniper berries.

Canadian whisky brand Forty Creek has announced the latest addition to its portfolio, Forty Creek Butter Tart Cream Liquor.

Tequila Cazadores has announced the release of a new coffee-infused tequila, Cazadores Café, now available across the US.

A free-trade agreement (FTA) signed this week by the EU and New Zealand will protect masses of products with EU geographical indications.