Sazerac buys Oregon craft brewery to expand national spirits production
The BuzzBallz owner acquired Full Sail Brewing, continuing its recent acquisition binge that led to new brands and manufacturing capacity.
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Portmeirion appoints independent non-executive director
Louise Cruttenden held prior leadership roles at Diageo, Huel and Lakrids by Bülow
Kendall Jenner’s 818 Tequila is ready to take on Gen Z after Sazerac deal
Months into its partnership with the Fireball owner, the celebrity-backed spirits brand is rapidly expanding and on pace to deliver its biggest sales year.
Waitrose launches first gin and vodka made from a UK supermarket’s own crops
Waitrose has launched Leckford Single Estate Gin and Leckford Single Estate Vodka, the first spirits made from crops grown on a UK supermarket’s own farm. Both spirits are…
Boba POPS Pop & Go
Unifying Spirits, creator of Boba POPS, introduced Pop & Go, its first ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail line.
How ready-to-drink cocktails are reshaping the spirits industry
As more consumers gravitate toward RTDs, alcohol giants must choose between developing new products internally or buying their way in.
Piper-Heidsieck Champagne unveils Starlight Edition for Cuvée Brut
Piper-Heidsieck Champagne unveils the Starlight Edition for its iconic Cuvée Brut, a striking new presentation inspired by the House’s spirit of Radiant Joy.
Sazerac to buy German spirits producer Berentzen
The deal with Berentzen Group is expected to broaden both companies’ portfolios, capabilities and reach.
IRIS USA Mount Fuji Sparkling Water
IRIS USA announced the launch of Mount Fuji Sparkling Water, a new highly carbonated sparkling water sourced and bottled near the base of Mount Fuji in Japan.
US Spirits Maker Sazerac Launches Takeover Bid For Germany's Berentzen
US spirits maker Sazerac has launched a takeover offer for all shares of beverage firm Berentzen for €5.55 apiece.
Sazerac Acquires Au Vodka For More Than £300 Million, Source Says
Spirits company Sazerac has completed the acquisition of Au Vodka in a deal that a source familiar with the matter said valued the UK-based vodka and ready...
RTD has become easy to try, but much harder to love
Spirits-based ready-to-drink (RTD) has become remarkably good at getting consumers to say “yes” the first time.