Drinks

Carlsberg To Buy Germany's Wernesgrüner Brewery

Danish brewer Carlsberg said on Monday it will buy Germany's Wernesgrüner Brewery from Bitburger Braugruppe for an undisclosed price. &qu...

Barry Group Seeks To ‘Recession-Proof’ Retailers For 2021

When I interviewed Jim Barry in August 2018, the Barry Group was focused on rolling out its new sub-brands, including its Urban Sips coffee, Market Street...

Drinks Industry Writes Off €60m Worth of Stock Due To Stop-Start Lockdowns

Over €60 million worth of stock, including beer and food, has been written off by drinks and hospitality businesses, namely pubs that serve food, as a...

Diageo Appoints Ireena Vittal As New Non-Executive Director

Spirits giant Diageo has announced the appointment of Ireena Vittal as a non-executive director to its board, effective today (2 October). She will also...

Coca-Cola To Enter U.S. Alcoholic Drinks Market With Molson Coors Tie-Up

There will be more than just fizz when Coca-Cola Co launches the alcoholic version of its Topo Chico sparkling water along with beer giant Molson Coors Bev...

Diageo Makes A 'Strong Start' To 2021 Fiscal Year

Diageo said on Monday it has made a strong start to its fiscal year 2021, with its U.S. business performing ahead of expectations, as many countries ease t...

Budget 2021 Measures Welcome, Pathway Now Required For Reopening, Says DIGI

Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI) chair Liam Reid has said that today’s Budget measures are welcome. However, a pathway is now required for re...

McGuigan Wines Launches Innovative Alcohol-Free Wine Range In Ireland

McGuigan Wines has launched its alcohol-free wine range, Zero, in Ireland. The range comprises of five high-quality wines including a shiraz, chardonnay,...