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Strategic Beverage Services has acquired BevZero, creating what the companies describe as the largest dealcoholisation service provider in the US.

South Asia-inspired challenger brand Curry Smugglers has entered the UK’s craft beer market with the launch of two new Indian lager innovations – one alcoholic, as well as an alcohol-free offering.

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.

Evan Quinn, chief executive officer and co-founder of Hiyo, explores how beverage brands can ensure continued success through Dry January and beyond.

Anheuser-Busch has unveiled its latest offering, Michelob Ultra Zero Lime, aiming to capitalise on the burgeoning non-alcoholic beverage market

Empress 1908 Gin is expanding into the fast-growing non-alcoholic spirits category with the launch of Empress 1908 0.0 Indigo, the brand’s first alcohol free expression.

BrewDog has added a brand-new, functional alcohol-free beer, containing magnesium, balm extract and chamomile, to its portfolio.

Functional, non-alcoholic spirits brand Aplós has raised $5 million to support rapid expansion across the fast-growing alcohol alternative market.

Claire Breheny, partner and head of trade marks at Mathys & Squire, examines how this transformation is creating new challenges – and opportunities – for beverage makers and IP professionals alike.