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The Duckhorn Portfolio appoints new chief operating officer
US-based premium wine company The Duckhorn Portfolio has announced several new executive leadership appointments, including a new chief operating officer.
LWC Drinks acquires Wigan Beer Company and Keegan’s operation
UK independent drinks wholesaler LWC Drinks has acquired Wigan Beer Company.
Diageo appoints another former Tesco executive as Joanne Wilson named CFO
Diageo has today (23 September 2026) announced that Joanne Wilson will join the company as its new chief financial officer, replacing current CFO Nik Jhangiani.
Anheuser-Busch to invest $21m into Southern California facilities in manufacturing expansion
Anheuser-Busch is investing $21 million in its Los Angeles and Mira Loma, California, facilities.
Sazerac in talks to buy German schnapps maker Berentzen-Gruppe
German drinks manufacturer Berentzen-Gruppe, maker of the Berentzen fruit liqueur and schnapps brand, has confirmed it is in talks with US-based Sazerac over a potential takeover deal.
Jose Cuervo expands RTD range with new Sparkling Margarita cans
Jose Cuervo is expanding its ready-to-drink (RTD) offering in the UK with the launch of new Sparkling Margarita cans.
Rancho La Gloria puts a pumpkin spice twist on the espresso martini
Rancho La Gloria is tapping into two of the season’s biggest drinks trends with the launch of a limited-edition Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini.
Sapporo to shift some beer production to US from Canada – Bloomberg
Bloomberg reports that Japanese brewer Sapporo is preparing to move production of some beer destined for the US from Canada to domestic US facilities.
US announces import ban on range of Canadian alcohol and dairy products
US President Donald Trump announced a ban on a range of Canadian alcoholic beverages and dairy products yesterday (8 September 2026), the latest move in an ongoing trade war between the North American countries.
CBB 2026 to debut new ‘DrinkBeer Stage’
Co-hosted by Messe München (Shanghai) Co, BeerFortune, European Beer Star and Yontex, the 'DrinkBeer Stage' will make its grand debut at CBB 2026.
Italicus founder Giuseppe Gallo steps down as CEO following full Pernod Ricard acquisition
Giuseppe Gallo, CEO of Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto, has stepped down following its full acquisition and integration into Pernod Ricard.
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