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Tilray Brands and Carlsberg Group enter exclusive US brewing partnership
US-based Tilray Brands has entered into a exclusive brewing and licensing agreement with Danish brewer Carlsberg, starting 1 January 2027.
Hive Mind targets Gen Z and Millennial drinkers with dark cherry mead launch
Hive Mind has launched a dark cherry variant, signalling a renewed push to bring the honey-fermented beverage back into the spotlight for younger drinkers.
Constellation Brands names Nicholas Fink as next CEO
Constellation Brands has appointed Nicholas Fink as president and chief executive officer, effective 13 April 2026.
Heineken 0.0 expands US line-up with two new non-alcoholic flavours
Heineken USA is broadening its non-alcoholic beer portfolio with the launch of Heineken 0.0 Cold Pressed Lime and Nectarine Juniper.
Heineken to cut up to 6,000 jobs as beer volumes slide in Europe and US
Heineken will cut roughly 7% of its global workforce as Europe’s second-largest brewer moves to protect margins amid continued weakness in beer demand.
Mom Water enters iced tea RTD category with new vodka-based line
Ready-to-drink alcohol brand Mom Water is expanding beyond fruit-infused vodka waters with the launch of its first Iced Tea + Vodka line.
Carlsberg to exit Tibet joint venture, selling stake in Lhasa Brewery
Carlsberg has agreed to sell its 50% non-controlling stake in Lhasa Brewery to its local joint venture partner, Tibet Development.
UK mead producer Lyme Bay targets low-alcohol occasions with sparkling RTD range
UK mead producer Lyme Bay has launched two low-alcohol sparkling meads, repositioning the honey-based drink as an RTD-style option for lighter drinking.
UK functional drinks maker Sentia expands into alcohol-free cider
UK functional drinks maker Sentia Spirits is entering alcohol-free cider, targeting science-led innovation as consumers cut alcohol without losing social rituals.
Heineken completes Fifco deal, tightening grip on Central America’s beverage market
Heineken has completed its acquisition of Costa Rica’s Fifco, strengthening its grip on Central America as brewers seek growth beyond Western markets.
Absolut partners with Tabasco to target growing demand for heat-led spirits
Absolut Tabasco, will roll out from February in key markets including the US and the UK, marking one of Absolut’s most globally scaled flavour launches in recent years.
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