Heineken warns: weight-loss products threaten beer sales
The rise of weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy is having a growing impact on the beer industry. Heineken is warning British bar and restaurant owners that consumers are…
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Domaine Serene, Saverglass launch lightweight Cépage Eco Bottle
Domaine Serene and Saverglass announced the launch of the new Cépage Eco bottle, a redesigned lightweight package that reduces environmental impact, it notes.
PepsiCo, Monster Challenge India 'Energy Drink' Label Ban, Citing Business Impact
PepsiCo and Monster Beverage have sued India's food regulator for banning their use of the "energy drink" label, non-public court filings sh...
Sustainable measures prompt beverage-makers’ interest in cartons, pouches
Beyond consumer demand, recycling and other sustainability measures are having an impact on beverage packaging and the materials being used, prompting interest in cartons, pouches.
Wildfires scorch wine tourism in Bordeaux
Although the Gironde's catastrophic wildfires spared most vineyards from damage, they drove away visitors, impacted revenues and exposed the vulnerability of Bordeaux's…
Union says Diageo ‘steam-rolling’ through job cuts
GMB Scotland has accused Diageo of refusing to engage with workers and ease the impact of job losses at its Scotch distilleries The post Union says Diageo ‘steam-rolling’ through…
How heatwaves affect what we drink
As another heatwave begins in Europe, you might think all this dry, sunny weather would benefit drinks sales. We consider the impact on wine, and which styles stand to benefit…
New bill prevents price hikes for Michigan spirits
Michigan has signed a bill that caps the liquor board’s delivery fees, a move that will have a “long-lasting impact” on the spirits sector The post New bill prevents price hikes…
Coca-Cola restores Fairlife production after ransomware attack
The company said it does not expect the disruption to have a material impact on financial performance or operations.
UK government launches Scotch whisky inquiry
The Scottish Affairs Committee’s new inquiry will scrutinise the impact of domestic policy, trade agreements and tariffs on the Scotch whisky industry The post UK government…
Mission to make world’s first space wine takes off in Texas
Hundreds of grape seeds from Texas will be sent to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of a research project examining the impact of cosmic radiation on grapevines. The…
2026 State of the Beverage Industry: Preference shifts impact spirits, wine markets
This year’s State of the Industry report on the U.S. spirits and wine markets highlights the challenges as both navigate evolving alcohol preferences for consumers.