Heineken seeks majority stake in hard seltzer brand Stëlz
Heineken wants to increase its minority stake in the beverage brand Stëlz to a majority stake. The brewer emphasizes that a full takeover is not currently in the plans.
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Carlsberg can rely on soft drinks and non-alcoholic beverages
Carlsberg is raising its profit forecast despite a disappointing first half of the year. The Danish brewer is seeing synergies from the acquisition of soft drink maker Britvic…
Brewer Carlsberg Upbeat On Annual Profit Despite H1 Miss
Carlsberg forecast full-year profit towards the upper end of its previous guidance range even as it missed half-year estimates.
Heineken subsidiary Alken-Maes in the red
The Belgian brewer Alken-Maes, part of the Heineken Group, ended 2025 with a decline in revenue and a substantial net loss in a shrinking market. The company does not expect to…
Haacht Brewery boosts profitability, yet remains in the red
Haacht Brewery has managed to significantly improve its operating profitability, but is still in the red overall. Revenue also declined. Nevertheless, the beer producer sees a…
ESM's Retail Wrap – German Beer, Lidl Spain, Maison Pommery, The Convenience Shop
The number of breweries in Germany declined 8.8% in 2025, Lidl accelerates Spanish expansion, Maison Pommery refinances debt.
Two Tribes rebrands, invests for growth and doubles down on the indie beer scene
London brewery Two Tribes has revealed a new identity for its core range alongside plans for expansion via the independent pubs and bars that helped to build the beer brand…
Independent beer brand Two Tribes unveils new identity
Independent brewery Two Tribes has unveiled a new brand identity across its range to invest in growth and double down on its expansion in the UK. The brand was founded…
Ab InBev Shareholder E.P.S. To Sell 10m Shares In Company
Anheuser-Busch InBev's shareholder E.P.S. is selling about 10 million shares in the Belgian brewer, according JPMorgan Securities.
Compleat Foodservice invests £600k in cookie production capacity
Compleat Foodservice has announced a £600k investment in a new cookie production line at its Crewe site to expand its capabilities and increase capacity. This move aims to support…
Joule’s Brewery granted permission for £2 million restoration of historic pub
Shropshire-based Joule’s Brewery has secured planning approval for a £2m investment into the restoration at The New Inn in the Birmingham suburb of Harborne. The post Joule’s…
Duvel Moortgat and Heineken join the battle for Haacht Brewery
Heineken and Duvel Moortgat are in the running to acquire Brouwerij Haacht. After an initial selection round, more than five parties are still bidding for the publicly traded…