Carlsberg, Marston’s brewing US$1B merger given a go ahead by CMA
UK – The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has approved the £780 million (US$1.01 billion)…
Beverages
Next Frontier Brands acquires Bottomley Distillers in an effort to grow Pin Gin
UK – Next Frontier Brands, a leading hemp-based beverage, beauty and wellness company, has acquired…
William Grant & Sons supports the growth of Milagro Tequila brand with new acquisition
MEXICO – William Grant & Sons Global Brands (WG&S’s), a family-owned Scottish company, has acquired…
CCBA Kenya launches US$1.15m COVID-19 recovery campaign tagged ‘Open Like Never Before’
KENYA – Coca-Cola Beverages Africa in Kenya has partnered with financial services group Absa Group,…
COVID-19 Update: Coca-Cola partners with IFRC to distribute protective gears in Nigeria
NIGERIA – The Coca-Cola Company through its philanthropic arm, The Coca-Cola Foundation has commenced distribution…
Habesha Breweries expands beer portfolio launching Kidame Beer
ETHIOPIA – Habesha Breweries, Ethiopian beverage company owned by Bavaria N.V. and local investor has…
Zambian Breweries, Serengeti Breweries go digital in running business, initiatives
ZAMBIA – Zambian Breweries Plc, a subsidiary of AB InBev has ventured into use of…
Flow Alkaline Spring Water secures investment from Virgo Investment Group to expand distribution channel
USA – Flow Alkaline Spring Water, a leading premium water brand with a deep focus…
PepsiCo’s SodaStream partners with reverse vending machines provider Tomra for its CO2 cylinders
UK – Tomra, a provider of reverse vending machines (RVM) for clean loop recycling, has…
European Federation of Bottled Waters appoints Nestlé’s Muriel Lienau as new president
EUROPE – Muriel Lienau, CEO of Nestlé Waters in Europe, Middle East and North Africa…
Weetabix launches new 100% recyclable bottles for its Weetabix On the Go range
UK – Weetabix has unveiled new 100% recyclable bottles for its Weetabix On the Go…
Coca-Cola Company discontinues its Zico Coconut Water brand globally
USA – The Coca-Cola Company has announced that it will discontinue its Zico Coconut Water…
Tanzania Breweries reports 9% decline in half year revenue impacted by COVID-19
TANZANIA – Tanzania Breweries Limited (TBL), a subsidiary of AB InBev has announced a 9%…
Molson Coors signs distributor deal with La Colombe Coffee for its ready to drink coffee products
USA – Molson Coors Beverage Company has announced a long-term deal with La Colombe Coffee…
PepsiCo records 5.3% rise in net revenue for third quarter of 2020
USA – PepsiCo has reported a 5.3% year-on-year rise in net revenue for its third…
State corporation in Kenya CDA launches water brand dubbed Tana Best
KENYA – Kenyan state corporation, Coast Development Authority (CDA) has launched its first bottled water…
Nestle launches plant-based alternative of its Nesquik chocolate milk drink
EUROPE – Nestlé has rolled out a plant-based alternative of its Nesquik chocolate milk drink…
Nigeria to prohibit production of alcohol in sachets by 2023/2024
NIGERIA – Nigeria through the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)…
KG Group acquires 93.8% stake in coffee chain Hollys Coffee from IMM Private Equity
SOUTH KOREA – KG Group, a local conglomerate in South Africa, has acquired 93.8 percent…
Ghana’s President Akufo-Addo commissions new beverage factory under 1D1F initiative
GHANA – President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo of Ghana has commissioned the Kasapreko Water, Juice…
Danone partners with PepsiCo to be distributor of Evian natural spring water in Canada
CANADA – PepsiCo and Danone have entered a long-term agreement which will make PepsiCo Beverages…
Coca Cola to enter US alcoholic market through Molson Coors partnership
USA – Molson Coors Beverage Company has partnered with Coca Cola Company to manufacture, market…
Low-alcohol spirits maker Clean Liquor raises US$9m in funding to support international expansion
UK – The Clean Liquor Co., a producer of low-alcohol spirits, has raised US$9 million…
COVID-19 Update: Kenya reopens bars, lifts ban on alcohol sale
KENYA – The alcohol industry in Kenya is once again thrilled to fill the air…