AUSTRALIA – The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has cleared the sale of acquisition of Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev)-owned Carlton & United Breweries by Asahi Group for AUD16 billion ( ̴ US$11billion). The deal […]
SOUTH AFRICA – Distell has announced that it will consolidate its core wine brands and capabilities to focus on growth in mainstream and accessible premium segments and offload its struggling wine farms in a bid […]
FRANCE – Wines and Spirits giant, Pernod Ricard has acquired the remaining stake in dry gin brand Monkey 47 in a transaction makes the French beverage company the exclusive owner of the brand. Pernod Ricard […]
UK – British multinational alcoholic beverages company, Diageo has appointed industry veteran Debra Crew as the new president its North America division, effective from 1 July 2020. Debra will be replacing Deirdre Mahlan who will […]
KENYA – Beer and spirits manufacturers in Kenya have raised an alarm over possible increase in taxes saying it will hit sales and State revenues while hurting the fight against illicit brews. The manufacturers through […]
FRANCE – Pernod Ricard has partnered with Italicus, an Italian super-premium bergamot-infused aperitivo, in a deal that strengthens the French wine and spirits company’s extensive portfolio. Italicus was created by world-renowned mixologist and Italian spirits […]
USA – The Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company, part of Molson Coors’ Tenth and Blake craft division, has introduced its new trio of beers with a splash of seltzer, Leinenkugel’s Spritzen, available across the United States. […]
USA – MGP Ingredients a supplier of distilled spirits and specialty wheat proteins and starches, has acquired Washington, D.C.-based New Columbia Distillers for an undisclosed sum. Founded in 2011, New Columbia Distillers produces and markets Green […]
NETHERLANDS – Dutch multinational brewer, Heineken has announced the appointment of a new Chief Supply Chain Officer and the company’s first Chief Digital and Technology Officer. The company has named Magne Setnes, currently General Manager […]
