Australia: Endeavour Group restructures Pinnacle business
Endeavour Group, the Australian retail drinks and hospitality business, has announced a strategic transformation of its Pinnacle Drinks business. The asset-light, customer-led restructuring will refocus the portfolio on brands and regions that generate the strongest returns. As part of the strategy, the company will cut its own grape production by more than 80%, resulting in […]
UK: Damm UK to acquire Old Speckled Hen beer brands
Greene King, the UK’s leading pub company and brewer, has agreed to sell the Old Speckled Hen (OSH) family of beer brands to Damm UK. Damm UK is the owner of Estrella Damm and a family-owned Spanish brewing business that operates in Bedford, UK. Greene King originally acquired OSH in 1999 from Morland. The brand […]
USA: Anheuser-Busch expands production in Ohio
Anheuser-Busch, the major U.S. beverage manufacturer and AB InBev subsidiary, has announced a new $5 million investment in its brewery based in Columbus, Ohio. According to a company statement, the funding is intended to fuel the production of its fast-growing beer portfolio, including Michelob Ultra, Michelob Ultra Zero and Michelob Ultra Zero Lime. The investment […]
Tradeshow Insight: London Wine Fair 2026
The 45th edition of the London Wine Fair took place this week under the new ownership of Vindustrious, marking a new chapter for the event. The trade show registered significant growth: in total, the event hosted 445 exhibitors, representing a near 10% rise in participation and a 13% increase in floor space, while visitor numbers topped the […]
USA: The Wine Group acquires Phony Negroni brand
The Wine Group, the US-based wine and spirits company, has announced the acquisition of the Phony Negroni non-alcoholic beverage line from St. Agrestis, the Brooklyn-based spirits producer. The deal includes the full Phony Negroni portfolio, comprising the flagship Phony Negroni, Phony Mezcal Negroni, Phony Espresso Negroni, Phony White Negroni, and Amaro Falso. First launched in […]
UK: Global Brands acquires Skinny Brands
Global Brands, the Chesterfield-based drinks producer, has announced the acquisition of Skinny Brands, a UK specialist in low-calorie and gluten-free alcoholic beverages. The transaction, completed for an undisclosed sum, sees the Skinny Lager, Skinny IPA, and Skinny Fruit Cider brands integrated into the Global Brands portfolio with immediate effect. Global Brands, whose existing line-up includes […]
Spain: Agora to launch ‘world’s first’ probiotic beer
Agora, the Spanish brewing group, is launching what it claims is the world’s first probiotic beer under its Ambar brand. The new functional beverage, Ambar Triple Zero Probiotica, is a non-alcoholic beer that contains zero sugar and is reportedly produced with zero net carbon emissions. Developed following seven years of research in collaboration with the […]
Tradeshow Insight: The UK Food & Drink Shows 2026
The latest edition of the UK Food & Drink Shows took place at the NEC Birmingham from the 13th to 15th April 2026, comprising four distinct exhibitions: the Food & Drink Expo, Farm Shop & Deli Show, National Convenience Show and the Forecourt Show. This expansive gathering of more than 1,200 exhibitors and an anticipated […]
USA: Mark Anthony Group to acquire The Finnish Long Drink
Mark Anthony Group, the Canadian-founded international drinks company, has reached an agreement to acquire The Finnish Long Drink for an undisclosed sum. The Finnish Long Drink, a ready-to-drink (RTD) brand headquartered in the USA, reported sales of approximately 1.8 million nine-litre cases last year. Founded in 2018, the company produces spirit-based sparkling cocktails inspired by […]
Brazil: Ambev expands premium beer production
Ambev, the Brazilian brewing company, is investing R$300 million ($60 million) to expand its production of premium beer in the state of Maranhao. The investment is specifically directed towards increasing capacity for the Spaten brand at its Cervejaria Equatorial facility in Sao Luis. According to a report by Supervarejo, the expansion transforms the plant into […]