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Sparkling Mixers

USA: Blake Lively Announces The Launch Of Betty Buzz

Today Blake Lively announced the launch of Betty Buzz, a new line of non-alcoholic, sparkling mixers made from clean ingredients. These mixers pair perfectly with…
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Analysis

Top five trends to watch in the spirits and wine sector over 2021/2022, according to GlobalData

Disruptions in supply chains, crop damage as a result of climate change, and a shift in consumer attitudes towards drinking are set to shape new trends and consumption…
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Reopening

Moët Hennessy: New contemporary concept for "Les Caves Particulières" at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport

Moët Hennessy, one of the world leaders in prestige Wines and Spirits, is pleased to announce the reopening of the boutique, "Les Caves Particulières", located…
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BACARDÍ Spiced Rum

BACARDÍ® Premieres Two New Spiced Rum Campaigns Just In Time For Fall

Following the successful launch of BACARDÍ Spiced Rum in September 2020, BACARDÍ Spiced is toasting to the change of the season with the debut of two new campaigns.…
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Ready-to-drink teas

USA: Beverage Industry Titan John M. Ferolito Introduces Saint James Tea

As the co-founder of AriZona Iced Tea, John M. Ferolito is no stranger to success in the beverage industry. Now, Ferolito has partnered with an entrepreneurial dream…
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Acquisition

Pernod Ricard to acquire leading online spirits retailer The Whisky Exchange

Pernod Ricard is delighted to announce the signing of an agreement for the acquisition of The Whisky Exchange, a leading spirits online and physical retailer and…
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State-of-the-art facility

Diageo announces the creation of research and development centre in Shanghai

Diageo, a global leader in beverage alcohol, today announced the establishment of a new research and development centre in Shanghai to further its product innovation…
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Pasha’s Persian Lemonade

Social Media Mixology Influencer Justin Pasha Launches Unique RTD Cocktail Partnering With Corebev

The Corebev Group announced the official release of its second product, Pasha's Persian Lemonade. The company is launching its first release in a proposed lineup…
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Brand Campaign

Martell Cognac and Janelle Monáe Launch Audacious "Soar Beyond the Expected" Campaign

Martell, the oldest of the great cognac houses, is proud to announce world-renowned artist Janelle Monáe as an official partner for a new brand campaign, "Soar…
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Limited Edition

Tamdhu celebrates the launch of its new Cigar Malt with a unique humidor inspired by its sherry seasoned casks

Tamdhu Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky has announced the global release of its Cigar Malt No. 01 - a special limited edition new bottling to celebrate an age-old…
Limited Edition

USA: CÎROC And Sean "Diddy" Combs Usher In The "Love" Era With New Limited-Edition CÎROC Pomegranate

CÎROC announced its latest flavor – and it's the perfect complement to the "love era" declared by Sean Love Combs aka "Diddy." The new limited-edition CÎROC…
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Good things are worth to wait

Heineken® has collaborated with actor Daniel Craig to create the ‘Worth The Wait’ commercial

Heineken® today reveals a new commercial concepted in collaboration with Daniel Craig called ‘Worth The Wait’, which celebrates the highly anticipated release…
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Premium gin with multi-layered Mediterranean flavors - Francesco Angotti about Gin Mare

Gin Mare combines the diverse cultures and botanical specialties of the Mediterranean like no other gin. The premium gin has reached a top position among gins worldwide…
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Sparkling water maker

SodaStream Introduces "Terra", the Next Generation of Sparkling Water

The most satisfying sparkling water is the fresh kind you make yourself and with SodaStream's newest machine this experience just got even better. Today, the leading…
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Capsule collection

Timex x Coca-Cola Make Time for Unity with Release of Limited-Edition Capsule Collection

Timex®, a world leader in watchmaking and craftmanship, released a limited-edition collection of vintage-inspired watches, in partnership with Coca-Cola®. The…
New concept

Exhibitors from 22 countries and side events in the city: this is on tap at Bar Convent Berlin 2021

Following a one-year break, this October the BCB will once again be bringing the bar industry together live and in person. The concept has been adapted to the pandemic…
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Campaign

Smirnoff™ Vodka Reveals 'There's a Spy in Everyone' as an Official Partner of No Time To Die

"Shaken not stirred." Viewers have seen James Bond drink his famous Smirnoff vodka martini from the very first Bond film, Dr. No (1962). In Goldfinger (1964), James…
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New Product

The Boston Beer Company Launches New "Bevy Long Drink"

The Boston Beer Company today announced the launch of Bevy Long Drink, a new, refreshing beverage inspired by the national cocktail of Finland, the "Long Drink."…
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Limited Edition

Pepsi® and Dapper Dan Unveil Capsule Collection in Celebration of the Kickoff to NFL Season and New York Fashion Week

As the NFL season and New York Fashion Week both kick off, Pepsi is unapologetically celebrating these cultural moments as part of its season-long "Made for Football…
Initiative

HEINEKEN USA Kicks Off its 'Behind the Label' Initiative by Examining Gender Diversity in the Industry

HEINEKEN USA today announced the launch of its Behind the Label initiative, a program designed to foster inclusion & diversity across the alcoholic beverage…
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Trend topics

Top five themes reshaping the soft drinks sector over 2021/2022, according to GlobalData

After a tumultuous 18-month period following the COVID-19 pandemic, the global soft drinks market is expected to grow by 3.6%* in 2021 to 898.5 billion litres compared…
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Joint Venture

BrewDog partners with Asahi Japan to create Japanese Joint Venture

BrewDog, a leading independent craft brewer, is pleased to announce the launch of a joint venture in Japan with Asahi Breweries. Ltd (“Asahi Japan”), which will…
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Cider market

GlobalData: Cider companies should take advantage of summer months in the UK now that restrictions have been lifted

In 2020 and continuing into 2021, COVID-19 has profoundly affected trading in the UK, with the cider market losing 16.3%* volume in 2020, dropping to 7837.36 thousand…
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Investment

Komasa Kanosuke Distillery announces investment by Diageo through Distill Ventures

Komasa Kanosuke Distillery, a producer of ultra-premium single-malt whiskies based in Kagoshima, Japan, today announces that Diageo has made a minority investment…
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Commercial leadership

Anheuser-Busch Announces New U.S. Commercial Structure To Further Fuel Momentum

Today, Anheuser-Busch announced enhancements to its U.S. commercial leadership team to further support the company's consumer-first commercial strategy. The new…
Digital Photography Series

MARTINI® captures Moments of Joy as friends reunite across the world

MARTINI®, the world’s leading vermouth brand and photographer and film director, Greg Williams are coming together to curate a once in a lifetime digital photography…
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Global TV Campaign

Premium Wheat beer brand Edelweiss launches in Asia

HEINEKEN has embarked on an adventure with its wheat beer brand, Edelweiss, launching in new markets and introducing its first global TV campaign for the brand. Edelweiss…
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Limited Edition

Veuve Clicquot and K-WAY® give the iconic Clicquot Ice Jacket a new design

Together, Veuve Clicquot and fashion label K-WAY® have given the famous Clicquot Ice Jacket a new design. The exclusive, limited edition Veuve Clicquot x K-WAY®…
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Campaign

Smirnoff launches new 'Vodka for the People' Campaign with Kaley Cuoco and Anthony Anderson

As the face of America changes, Smirnoff is celebrating by issuing a unifying rallying cry through the launch of "Vodka for the People," a campaign that highlights…
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Johnnie Walker Princes Street

Diageo Opens Landmark Global Johnnie Walker Visitor Experience

Diageo's Johnnie Walker Princes Street, the eight-floor new visitor experience for the world's best-selling Scotch whisky, has today been launched in the heart of…
Net Zero 2040 ambition

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners announces its two first carbon neutral manufacturing sites

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) is announcing that two of its manufacturing sites have been certified as carbon neutral[1]. The sites at Jordbro in Sweden…
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Investment

Pernod Ricard takes minority stake in U.S. based Sovereign Brands

Pernod Ricard is delighted to announce the signing of a minority stake investment in Sovereign Brands and its portfolio of fast-growing super premium wine and spirits…
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Legal Dispute

Canadian Distiller's Battle with Scotch Whisky Association Heats Up

In April 2021 the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) sued Vancouver Island's award-winning Macaloney's Caledonian distillery. There has been a public outcry and tremendous…
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People

US: Breakthru Beverage Group Appoints Tom Bené as President and CEO

Breakthru Beverage Group, a leading North American total beverage alcohol distributor with operations across the United States and Canada, today announced the Board…
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New Products

Lucas Bols Launches Bols Ready to Enjoy Cocktails

As the industry is shifting towards higher quality home entertaining, Bols, the World's First Cocktail Brand, is inviting consumers to bring home the magic of cocktails…
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Back to Nightlife

Jägermeister Debuts "Night Lights" Short Film Featuring Global Superstar Post Malone to Support #SAVETHENIGHT

Mast-Jägermeister US premieres short film "Night Lights" starring global music superstar Post Malone and shot by Academy Award-nominated director Zachary Heinzerling…
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Straight Bourbon Whiskey

US: Brother's Bond Bourbon is one of the fastest selling ultra-premium Bourbon brands

Ian Somerhalder's and Paul Wesley's Brother's Bond Bourbon, their hand-selected straight bourbon whiskey, continues strong momentum and growth in the first four…
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Initiative

Together with Sean Diddy Combs, CÎROC Ultra-Premium Vodka Launches Newest #CIROCStands Campaign

CÎROC and Sean Diddy Combs continue their culture-shifting #CIROCStands initiative in support of Black excellence and achievement with their newest campaign, #CIROCStands…
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Limited Edition

US: MTN DEW® Brings The Heat With New MTN DEW® FLAMIN' HOT® Beverage And Fashion Capsule Collection

MTN DEW meets FLAMIN' HOT. You heard that right. The 81-year-old beverage brand is no stranger to pushing flavor boundaries and FLAMIN' HOT' is no exception. MTN…
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Partnerships

Heineken® unveils new UEFA and Motorsports partnerships

The hope, the cheers, the suspense, the celebration - and having the very best of times before, during and after a sports event… it’s what fans want, now more…
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Bunnahabhain, Tobermory and Deanston

Distell Celebrates its Three Whisky Distilleries by Releasing a Portfolio of Limited-Edition Expressions

Bunnahabhain, Tobermory and Deanston distilleries have announced a selection of exquisite limited-edition expressions - showcasing the finest characteristics of…
New reseller

OneCircle's announces latest partnership with “Canada West Winery Supplies”

While OneCircle works towards a net-zero goal across its operation, like-minded partners continue to seek out sustainable solutions within the beverage production…
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Joint Venture

Louis Dreyfus Company and Instanta to Build an Instant Coffee Plant in Vietnam

Louis Dreyfus Company Asia Pte. Ltd. (LDC) announced that the company has signed a joint venture (JV) agreement with Instanta Sp. z o.o. (Instanta), a global private…
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Product Launch

Amber Beverage unveils Premium RTDs from Cross Keys Gin

Global producer and distributor of alcoholic beverages, Amber Beverage Group (ABG), continues to expand its premium gin portfolio with the launch of two RTDs for…
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BACARDÍ Party Tour

US: BACARDÍ® Rum Announces Multi-City BACARDÍ Party Tour Featuring Headlining DJ Duo, Loud Luxury

BACARDÍ rum is excited to announce the BACARDÍ Party Tour, a nine-city U.S. tour making a splash in some of the biggest game day towns across the nation. Bringing…
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Cooperation

Bama Tea: Official Designated White Tea And Designated Pu'er Tea In China Cuisines & Culture Center Of China Pavilion At The Expo 2020 Dubai

On 12 August, Bama Tea Co., Ltd. (known as 'Bama' or 'Bama Tea') and China Cuisines & Culture Center of China Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai Cooperation Signing…
Yakima Chief Hops

American Hop Supplier Hosts Virtual Hop & Brew School Open to Global Craft Beer Community

Yakima Chief Hops (YCH), a 100% farmer owned hop supplier, invites the global craft beer community, including beer lovers, members of the media and brewers of all…
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Partnership

The Sexton Single Malt Named as the Official Whiskey of "The Walking Dead"

America's best-selling Irish malt, The Sexton® Single Malt, announces its designation as The Official Whiskey of AMC Networks' groundbreaking series, The Walking…
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