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Grape payments deal underlines headaches facing Champagne industry
The deal on grape payments is the latest sign all is not well in Champagne, which is facing its most difficult trading environment since the 2008 financial crisis.
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Grolsch owner Asahi adds Gulpener to Dutch stable
Asahi Group Holdings has acquired full ownership of Gulpener after striking a deal for the rest of the Dutch brewer through its own Grolsch subsidiary.
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French wine producer Lagarosse Holdings files for US IPO
Lagarosse Holdings, the Cayman Islands-registered producer of French wine, is filing for an IPO in the US.
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Vintae’s restructuring plan for Bodegas Riojanas receives judicial approval
Spanish wine group Vintae has secured judicial approval for its restructuring plan of Rioja peer Bodegas Riojanas.
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Finnish sports-nutrition firm Elite Fitness gets new owner
Finland-based sports nutrition company Elite Fitness has a new majority shareholder.
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Dairy group Ehrmann to launch RTD collagen coffees
German dairy group Ehrmann is working alongside local beauty and wellness business Glow25 to launch coffees containing collagen.
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India regulator issues notices on “misleading” energy drinks claims
FSSAI has issued notices to six beverage brands marketed as “energy drinks”, over alleged violations linked to advertising and labelling.
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Unilever takes Liquid IV into more European markets
Unilever is expanding its Liquid IV powdered hydration brand into five more European markets to Spain, Germany, France, Sweden and Iceland.
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US refuses to renew Mexico, Canada trade deal
A statement yesterday (1 July) from US trade representative Jamieson Greer confirmed the country "did not agree to renew the USMCA in its current form".
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Constellation CEO outlines growth “playbook” for “core” brands
Constellation Brands has outlined a plan to grow its “core” brands by improving its understanding of consumer behaviour and occasions.
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Carlsberg moves forward with India IPO process
Carlsberg has filed draft papers for an IPO of the drinks group's business in India.
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Germany mulling tax increase on spirits
Germany is reportedly considering raising taxes on spirits by 20% next year, according to a local report from RedaktionsNetzwerk Deutschland.
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Muted demand for “top end” spirits weighs on Edrington
Edrington has reported lower annual revenue and earnings, amid “subdued” demand for the spirits giant’s pricier products.
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Rauch acquires German functional drinks maker Kloster Kitchen
Austrian juices manufacturer Rauch is snapping up German functional drinks maker Kloster Kitchen for an undisclosed sum.
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BrewDog CEO exits in wake of Tilray takeover
BrewDog CEO James Taylor has left the UK business after its takeover by US brewer and cannabis company Tilray Brands.
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German vegan firm Planethic files for self-administration
German plant-based firm Planethic Group has lodged an application for so-called self-administration.
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Heineken names JDE Peet’s chief new CEO
Heineken has lined up Rafael Oliveira, the head of Dutch coffee group JDE Peet’s, as its new CEO.
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“Growth will come back in a couple of years” – Lofted Spirits CEO optimistic on prospects for American whiskey
Just Drinks speaks to Lofted Spirits' CEO Mark Erwin about how it is adapting in a tough trading environment and his upbeat prospects for American whiskey.
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UK lines up new sourcing rules to “tackle deforestation”
UK companies are set to face new rules to ensure their sourcing practices do not contribute to “illegal deforestation”.
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Coca-Cola to shut facility in US
The site in Massachusetts produces non-carbonated drinks including teas and juices and employs 175 people.
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Judge throws out US bid to ban use of SNAP benefits on ‘junk food’
A judge has thrown out the US government’s bid to prevent SNAP benefits from being used to buy soft drinks and confectionery.
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Danone strikes Asia-Pacific deal one-two
Danone has announced two transactions the company said will expand its presence in Asia-Pacific's "fast-growing, healthy nutrition space".
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Ardgowan Distillery “far stronger” after new investment
Ardgowan Distillery Company has brought in more than £18m ($23.8m) in fresh funding to bolster its balance sheet and support its growth plans.
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Ocean Spray names Nestlé executive new CEO
Ocean Spray Cranberries has appointed Nestlé executive Abigail Buckwalter as its new president and CEO.