13+ hour, 59+ min ago  (476+ words) BrewDog co-founder James Watt is facing complaints to the UK’s data regulatory body amid claims he contacted the brewer’s former shareholders in connection with his bid to buy back the business. Last week, Watt launched a bid to acquire BrewDog,…...

15+ hour, 1+ min ago  (113+ words) Just Drinks Heineken is looking to tap into what the brewing giant says is Spain’s rising demand for “premium” beer with the launch of Cruzcampo 1904. Stay ahead with unbiased news, expert commentary, and in-depth features on global topics. As a…...

18+ hour, 45+ min ago  (507+ words) CEO Oliver Schwegmann pointed to "the ongoing weakness in the market and consumer spending in Germany". Germany-based distiller Berentzen-Gruppe has cut its forecasts for annual sales and profits after a challenging first half. CEO Oliver Schwegmann pointed to “the ongoing…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago  (495+ words) The UK government is set to ban the sale in England of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s from April. In a statement, the Government, which manages health policy in England, confirmed it will bring forward legislation after a consultation found…...

4+ day, 12+ hour ago  (468+ words) In a letter to the Welsh First Minister, industry bodies warned that including glass in its deposit return scheme "will damage trade and investment" in the country. A group of UK industry bodies have urged the Welsh government to remove…...

4+ day, 14+ hour ago  (435+ words) Alongside the investment, MDCV UK will assume control of production and UK distribution of the rosé wine brand under a four-year contract. English wine business MDCV UK has taken a stake in the UK-based French rosé producer Après Provence. The…...

4+ day, 17+ hour ago  (821+ words) Might Brown-Forman look to follow in the recent footsteps of Diageo and Heineken, both of which looked beyond the drinks industry for their new leaders? Brown-Forman doesn’t really do boardroom chaos. In a note published following the announcement that president…...

4+ day, 17+ hour ago  (412+ words) Australia’s wine industry is facing its “smallest” crush in over 25 years, though it failed to lift grape prices. Government body Wine Australia estimates the 2026 crush at 1.27 million tonnes. That would mark a fall of about 300,000 tonnes from last year and…...

5+ day, 14+ hour ago  (103+ words) Just Drinks Soft-drinks business Capri Sun Group is setting up its first production site in Poland. Stay ahead with unbiased news, expert commentary, and in-depth features on global topics. As a trusted provider of data and insights, Just Drinks collaborates…...

5+ day, 14+ hour ago  (419+ words) UK drinks group Distil has appointed David Smith as its new chief executive officer. The move forms part of a broader set of board changes at the owner of RedLeg Spiced Rum and Blackwoods gin and vodka. In a statement,…...