Nichols Names Laura Padfield As Independent Non-Executive Director
Soft drinks maker Nichols has appointed Laura Padfield as an independent non-executive director of the company, effective 1 September 2026.
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Friarwood Wine & Spirits closes after 59 years, as it enters administration
London independent merchant Friarwood Fine Wines and Spirits, which has been trading for nearly six decades, has been placed into administration. The post Friarwood Wine & Spirits…
Top scorers from The Irish Whiskey Masters 2026
The results are in – and Irish whiskey has never looked stronger. We cover the medal winners from our annual blind tasting The post Top scorers from The Irish Whiskey Masters 2026…
Brand Venture takes on Yaguara Cachaça
Brazilian Weber Haus Distillery has appointed Brand Venture to lead the global development of Yaguara Cachaça The post Brand Venture takes on Yaguara Cachaça appeared first on The…
Interview: G Spot CEO on the Gillian Anderson drinks brand’s M&S debut
This week, Gillian Anderson-founded functional drinks brand G Spot hit Marks & Spencer shelves, taking its low-sugar, non-alcoholic drinks into one of the UK’s best-known food…
More than £374 million wiped off Endeavour Group profits
Endeavour’s profits are expected to plummet from AU$426m in 2025 to just AU$52m in 2026. The dramatic slide reflects last week's announcement that the group is offloading most of…
Heineken reports strong fist-half after business transformation plan
Heineken reported a strong performance in the first of 2026, with reported revenue increasing by 3.8 per cent to approximately £15bn, which was driven by organic growth. The…
Heineken sells more beer and has already cut 3,000 jobs
Somewhat contrary to expectations, Heineken sold more beer in the first half of this year, though not in Europe. The cost-cutting program, which will result in the loss of 6,000…
Heineken First-Half Profit Rises As 3,000 Jobs Slashed
Heineken posted a forecast-beating H1 profit after cutting around 3,000 jobs, half of the up to 6,000 cuts targeted over a two-year period.
Heineken helps pave the way for regenerative farming to prosper in the UK
Heineken has launched a regenerative malting barley programme in an effort to encourage British farmers to adopt regenerative agricultural practices at scale. db looks into the…
Find out the trends attracting Gen Z consumers to drink
The main consumer choices and behaviours influencing alcohol consumption among legal-drinking-age adults have been uncovered in a new white paper. But what are they? db finds out…
Labeling materials balance functionality with sustainability
Like many industries, the beverage packaging materials segment is affected by sustainability practices. Experts note that brands must balance sustainability with functionality.