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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.
Pernod Ricard completes California wine exits with Mumm, Kenwood sales
Pernod Ricard has confirmed the completion of two previously announced transactions that further streamline its wine operations in California and focus on premium international spirits and champagne.
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.
Lucky Energy taps into nostalgia with slush energy drink launch
Lucky Energy launches a slush range of its energy drink range.
How the demands of the growing slushie market is putting focus on flavour architecture
The slushie category is evolving from a simple frozen drink into a customisable, premium beverage platform. Pierre Battu at OSF Flavors outlines how beverage suppliers can best take advantage of the opportunity.
KDP secures controlling stake in JDE Peet’s, appoints Rafael Oliveira to lead coffee spin-off
KDP has acquired the controlling stake in JDE Peets and appointed Rafael Oliveira as CEO of coffee operating unit.
Volvic enters functional hydration with Vitamin+ launch in UK and Ireland
Volvic is launching a new functional water range, Volvic Vitamin+, marking its entry into the functional hydration segment in the UK and Ireland.
Coca-Cola system to invest $1bn in South Africa by 2030
The Coca-Cola system in South Africa plans to invest ZAR 17.6 billion (approx. $1 billion) in the country by 2030.
Carlsberg Britvic expands J2O range with sparkling line
J2O is extending its portfolio with the launch of a new sparkling range, available in Apple & Raspberry and Apple & Mango flavours.
EPL and Indovida agree merger to form $2bn packaging group
EPL Limited has agreed to merge with Indovida India in a deal that will create a consumer packaging platform focused on emerging markets, with a combined valuation of around $2 billion.
Bansk Group acquires majority stake in So Good So You
Bansk Group has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in So Good So You for an undisclosed sum.
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