Alcohol industry news and insights

Peroni is the UK’s fastest growing premium beer

**SABMiller has revealed that its premium imported Italian beer, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, is the UK’s fastest growing prem... Read more

May 15, 2008

Heineken has announced the intended acquisition of the beverage division of Eichhof Holding AG in Lucerne, Switzerland,... Read more

April 11, 2008

British cider and apple juice producer Orchard Pig has been shortlisted for the Beverage Innovation Awards. Read more

April 08, 2008

Heineken announced today that it will acquire Drinks Union in the Czech Republic. Read more

March 26, 2008

Bacardi rum has launched The Bacardi Classic Cocktail Mojito, a ready-to-serve cocktail made with Bacardi Superior Rum,... Read more

March 25, 2008

McCormick Distilling Company has commercialised the first liquor bottle with a built-in handle. The 1.75 litre polyethyl... Read more

March 23, 2008

Best known for its beer, the Heineken Company has introduced a new beverage, Fayrouz, to the Turkish market. Read more

March 09, 2008

Mike Benner of Camra condemns the S&N acquisition announcement by Carlsberg and Heineken. Read more

January 28, 2008

Carlsberg and Heineken on Friday agreed a joint cash bid of 800 pence a share for Scottish and Newcastle (S&N) that will... Read more

January 25, 2008