News
The latest developments across the global drinks industry – producer moves, market shifts, and what they mean commercially.
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Boston Beer’s CFO is leaving in September – the third senior departure at the company in 12 months
Boston Beer has lost its CEO, CMO, and CFO in 12 months. Diego Reynoso leaves on 14 September.
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FSSAI has revoked the sales ban on McDowell’s No. 1 rum and United Spirits whisky products
FSSAI revoked the McDowell’s rum ban on 17 August and the whisky ban on 20 August. One month…
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EU export volumes up 21.5% for Irish whiskey over four years
Irish whiskey EU export volumes grew 21.5% over four years. Total Irish whiskey exports fell 5% in 2025.
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Sazerac launches Dalho soju in the US – the Korean spirit category gets its highest-profile American entry
Sazerac has launched Dalho soju in the US – its third new alcohol category entry in 2026 after…
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Constellation Brands commits $100m to US agricultural supply chain as tariff pressure on Mexican imports continues
Constellation Brands committed $100m to US farmers in Idaho, Montana and North Dakota. The timing is deliberate.
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Soft drinks are now 33% of Carlsberg’s total volume – and the PepsiCo partnership is about to get significantly larger
Soft drinks are 33% of Carlsberg’s total volume. Pepsi grew 17%. The PepsiCo expansion runs to 2029.
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Diageo has reformulated United Spirits products to comply with FSSAI
United Spirits reformulated products to comply with FSSAI. The Bombay High Court challenge runs in parallel.
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The 50% US tariff on Canadian spirits has been paused again
Trump extended the 50% Canada tariff deadline. DISCUS called it “critical breathing room” – but uncertainty remains.
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Carlsberg H1 2026 results: solid top-line growth, faster-than-expected Britvic delivery, and a Sapporo deal signed
Carlsberg H1 2026: organic operating profit grew 5.9%. Full-year guidance narrowed to 4-6% from 2-6%.
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Nearly 2,000 Diageo roles disappeared in FY2026 and the restructuring programme isn’t finished yet
Diageo’s FY2026 annual report shows 1,922 jobs were cut – a 6% workforce reduction. More cuts are expected.
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Cawston Press has acquired LA Brewery – its second no/low acquisition in 2026
Cawston Press has acquired LA Brewery, its second no/low acquisition in 2026, following the LOAH deal in January.
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Diageo appoints Alexandra Keith as Non-Executive Director: former Procter & Gamble Beauty CEO joins the board
Diageo appointed Alexandra Keith, former P&G Beauty CEO, as a Non-Executive Director. The second P&G link in August…