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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.
MGP pauses production at two Kentucky distilleries
US-based spirits and ingredients company MGP Ingredients has announced plans to temporarily idle distilling operations at two of its Kentucky facilities as it adjusts production to current inventory levels.
Diageo names John O’Keeffe as CEO and president for North America
Diageo has appointed John O’Keeffe as CEO and president of its North America business, effective April 2026.
Sun Cruiser expands RTD range with white tea and vodka line
Sun Cruiser has entered into the non-carbonated vodka tea segment with the launch of a new ready-to-drink (RTD) product, White Tea + Vodka.
Tilray partners with Magnum Ice Cream Company on Popsicle-inspired alcoholic RTDs
Tilray Brands has partnered with The Magnum Ice Cream Company to launch a new range of Popsicle-branded alcoholic ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages in the US.
Pernod Ricard and Brown-Forman confirm potential merger talks
Pernod Ricard and Brown-Forman have confirmed they are in discussions over a potential merger.
Lipton Hard Iced Tea enters better-for-you alcohol segment with zero-sugar launch
Lipton Hard Iced Tea is expanding its portfolio with the introduction of Lipton Hard Iced Tea Zero Sugar.
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