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RTD cocktail brand The Drinks Bureau has launched what it claims is the world’s first Dubai chocolate style espresso martini in a can, debuting exclusively in Morrisons UK supermarkets.

Diageo is reportedly conducting a strategic review of its East African Breweries Ltd (EABL) subsidiary, which could include a potential sale of the beer business, according to Bloomberg.

Cobblestone Brands has acquired Knappogue Castle and Clontarf Irish whiskeys from Irish Distillers, a subsidiary of Pernod Ricard.

Damm, the renowned Spanish brewery, has launched of Estrella Damm 0.0%, a premium non-alcoholic beer that aims to capture the essence of Mediterranean flavour while catering to the increasing consumer demand for alcohol-free options in the UK market.

In a realignment aimed at enhancing its focus on premium brands, Pernod Ricard India has entered into a definitive agreement to divest its Imperial Blue business division to Tilaknagar Industries.

With lawsuits challenging the authenticity of some of the world’s most recognisable tequila brands, industry veteran and DeLeón founder Brent Hocking argues that true quality can only be achieved by returning to tequila’s roots.

Voodoo Scientific been awarded a US patent for a novel method that allows distillers to eliminate harshness from spirits, a significant development for the beverage alcohol industry.

Meridian Biotech has announced plans to construct a $40 million facility in Franklin County, Kentucky, aimed at converting spent grains from the Buffalo Trace Distillery into multifunctional alternative proteins.

Diageo has today confirmed that its CEO, Debra Crew, has stepped down with immediate effect.

Diageo has launched Fusion Allterra, a sustainability-focused iteration of its global open innovation programme aimed at fostering collaboration with growth-stage start-ups and innovators in the beverage sector.

Pernod Ricard UK is expanding its portfolio with the launch of Beefeater 0.0%, marking the iconic gin brand's first foray into the non-alcoholic spirits category.

FoodBev Media’s Melissa Bradshaw takes a look at how premiumisation and functional ingredients are redefining the low and no alcohol space.