US wine industry risks losing ground without collective marketing
While regional trade organisations “do excellent work”, the US wine trade "does not do a fantastic job" of collective marketing, says agency founder behind anti-prohibitionist…
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Carlsberg Expands PepsiCo Partnership To Azerbaijan
Carlsberg announced a new agreement with PepsiCo to serve as its bottler in the Republic of Azerbaijan starting 1 January 2027.
Mahou San Miguel Launches Low-Alcohol Beer In Spain
Spanish brewer Mahou San Miguel is launching low-alcohol beer San Miguel Low, in response to demand for low-alcohol beverages.
Budweiser-Maker AB InBev's World Cup Sales Beat Not Enough To Lift Shares
AB InBev beat Q2 revenue, profit and volume forecasts, but China weakness offset a World Cup sales boost and weighed on shares.
UK Food And Drink Exports Plummet As Trade Deficit Widens – FDF
UK food and drink manufacturers are losing ground both at home and abroad, as exports dropped to near-decade lows in Q2 2026.
Coca-Cola’s namesake soda won big at the World Cup
CEO Henrique Braun said the 5% volume increase, the brand’s largest in nearly 20 years, reflects how the beverage giant is using innovation and market insights to drive growth.
Coca-Cola unveils ‘Counter Cultures’ marketing campaign
Coca-Cola has launched a major marketing campaign, Counter Cultures, which highlights the families behind Britain’s community-owned businesses. This move builds on last year’s The…
Nichols Reports 'Strong' First-Half Results, Raises Dividend
Soft drinks maker Nichols has reported 'strong' first-half performance with growth in revenue and operating profit.
Damm UK Expands Soft Drinks Portfolio With Dalston’s Stake
Damm UK has announced that it has acquired a stake in London-based soft drinks company Dalston’s Soda Co.
Consumers turn to energy drinks for more than a pick-me-up
As the energy drink market continues on its upward trajectory, today’s consumers are turning to the category for more than just a quick pick-me-up, prompting innovations that meet…
Coca-Cola Hails World Cup Sales Boost As It Lifts Annual Forecasts
Coca-Cola raises annual forecasts after Q2 beat, driven by strong US demand for zero-sugar drinks, fairlife, and FIFA World Cup sales.
‘The only way to build a wine brand is by making fewer bottles than the market needs’
Success on La Place’s Hors Bordeaux campaign is a way to build brands and boost access for wineries, but as Sebastián Zuccardi, owner and winemaker at Argentina’s Familia…