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BeverageCampari: Simon Hunt is the new CEO
Over 30 years of experience in the spirits industry
The Board of Directors of Davide Campari-Milano NV has announced the appointment of Simon Hunt as Chief Executive Officer of Campari Group. The appointment is the result of an in-depth evaluation of internal... more
BeverageCarlsberg strikes deal for Russian operations
The Danish group has agreed to sell its shares in Baltika Breweries
Carlsberg has struck a deal for its Russian operations. The Danish group has agreed to sell its shares in Baltika Breweries. As part of the deal, Baltika Breweries will transfer all of its stakes in Carlsberg... more
BeverageBeer/2. Cold cuts and cheeses (but also desserts) perfect for a meal
Bagnolini (AssoBirra): "It confirms itself as a versatile ally; it enhances the authenticity of Italian conviviality"
“Beer is a pillar of the Italian food tradition, able to adapt to every season and occasion”. This was stated by Andrea Bagnolini , general manager of AssoBirra, commenting on the data from the third edi... more
BeverageBeer: for 29% of Italians it is synonymous with winter relaxation
This is what emerges from the latest Bva Doxa survey, conducted by Cib of AssoBirra / Attachment
Winter is the season that celebrates simple and authentic pleasures, intimate atmospheres and moments to be lived slowly. It is a period that invites us to rediscover the beauty of small daily gestures,... more
BeverageKrombacher Renovates Historic Brewery
Investment of 100 million to ensure sustainable development
Over the next six years, the German brewery Krombacher will invest a total of more than 100 million euros in the renovation of its bottling plant, thus preparing itself for the future. With the largest... more
BeverageHeineken invests 45 million in new research centre in the Netherlands
Named after the chemist Henry Pierre Heineken, the new 8,800 square metre plant is located in Zoeterwoude
Heineken has decided to invest 45 million Euros in a new global research and development centre at Zoeterwoude, the Netherlands. The new centre will be called Dr. H.P. Heineken Centre, named after Henry... more
BeverageIDeA Taste of Italy sells its stake in Wisecap group
Transfer of 35% stake to a European investment office aimed at accelerating company growth
IDeA Taste of Italy, a private equity fund managed by DeA Capital Alternative Funds Sgr, has sold its 35% stake in the Wisecap group to a European investment office, which will provide resources and expertise... more
BeveragePepsiCo closes Chicago plant: unions on the warpath
The multinational company accused of not respecting the deadlines for dismissals
The internal union of PepsiCo, Teamsters Local 727, is on the war footing against the management of the multinational. The dust has been lit by the decision taken by the company’s management to close t... more
BeverageHeineken. The beer of the future: increasingly sustainable and "committed"
Pratolongo (Corporate Affairs Director Italy): "We will continue to reduce water consumption" /Gallery
The four macro-trends identified by Future Concept Lab - an international research institute where behavioral observation supports strategic consulting for innovation - outline how beer will play a leading... more
BeverageBaladin open fest, in Turin the festival of Italian craft beer
By the brewery of Teo Musso from 6 to 8 September 100 brands in showcase
From 6 to 8 September, the Baladin Open Fest 2024, the celebration of Italian craft beer will be staged. One hundred craft breweries will be present with more than 100 beers to tap in Turin, in piazzale... more
BeverageConstellation Brands: First quarter earnings beat expectations
On an annual basis, the US group sees revenues rise to $2.66 billion
The stock market toasts Constellation Brands' results driven by strong demand for its core beer brands such as Modelo Especial and Pacifico. The group (which controls brands such as Corona, Meiomi, Kim... more
BeverageSustainability. The report of Compagnia dei Caraibi
The commitments of the Piedmontese company specialized in the import and distribution of spirits
Compagnia dei Caribbean, a Piedmontese company specialized in the import, development, brand building and distribution of premium to ultra-premium and prestige spirits, wines and soft drinks from all over... more
BeverageHeineken Italia: Alexander Koch is the new CEO
He will replace Wietse Mutters, who leaves after 4 years, to lead the Vietnamese branch of the group
Significant changing of the guard at Heineken Italia: after four years Wietse Mutters leaves the role of CEO to lead Heineken Vietnam. Replacing him, starting from next August 1st, will be Alexander Koch... more
BeverageNio Cocktail: transfer of ownership to the benefit of Tgf
British consultancy firm specializing in eCommerce takes charge of the brand
Nio Cocktails, a brand producing ready-to-drink mixes, today announced the change of ownership of the company and the new organization of the operational structure. An important step for the history of... more
BeverageAssoBirra Annual Report: 2023 of beer in Italy
Increase costs, octrois and inflation generate volumes in contraction of beyond 5%
Beer production in Italy confirms a growing trend compared to pre-pandemic data, but the sector needs concrete support to grow again. To strengthen the competitiveness of the sector, AssoBirra continues... more
BeverageCampari loses case against British microbrewery Dark Sky
For the multinational, the name of the brewery was confused with its Skyy Vodka: the judgment wrongs him
Sometimes David beats Goliath. It doesn’t always happen, but this time it happened. In Britain, where the giant Campari lost a trademark lawsuit against the microbrewery Dark Sky Brewery, deep in Teesdale C... more
BeverageSanbittèr celebrates the regional flavors of Italy
Summer full of Sicilian and Ligurian inspirations, in the 20 cl references
In an era in which the search for authenticity and tradition has become a priority for consumers around the world, Italy emerges as a beacon of culinary excellence. The growing demand for regional ingredients... more
BeverageCampari completes acquisition of Courvoisier
1.08 billion euro transaction completed. The conditions precedent to the agreement were satisfied
Campari Group has announced the completion of the acquisition of 100% of the capital of Beam Holdings France SAS (renamed Courvoisier Holding France SAS), which in turn owns 100% of Courvoisier SAS, owner... more
BeverageBitburger Brewing Group: turnover rises but volumes sold fall
For the German beer holding company, 2023 was positive especially on the catering sector
The Bitburger Brewing Group closes 2023 with a turnover of 776 million euros. These numbers are increasing in value (in 2022 they were 729 million), however compensated by a decline (-1.3%) in sales in... more
BeverageVinitaly. Great success for the debut of the beer pavilion
X-cellent Beers is the 800 sqm stand dedicated to the world of brewing in its debut at Veronafiere
The Vinitaly 2024 coming soon, since tonight will close its doors, will also be remembered for the great novelty of the pavilion dedicated to craft beer from the agricultural industry, opened for the first... more
BeverageHeineken: campaign for the rediscovery of offline relationships
Together with brand for street culture Bodega. "The Boring Phone" encourages young people to break away from their cell phones
Heineken, in collaboration with Bodega, a brand for street culture, launches the new global campaign "The Boring Phone" with a limited edition of "dumb phones" designed to have reduced technological capabilities,... more
BeverageHeineken launches new campaign "Cheers To The Real Hardcore Fans"
From March 24th, the commercial supporting inclusiveness in the world of football /Video
Heineken celebrates the UEFA Champions League season with the new campaign "Cheers To The Real Hardcore Fans", starting from 24 March on the main television networks Mediaset, Sky, Discovery and on the... more
BeverageWith Learning For Life Diageo form 110 bartender in Italy
Ended the 2024 edition: involved 15 teachers of the Italian branch of the multinational spirit
The 2024 edition of the free training program Learning For Life (L4L), with which Diageo, multinational spirit and liquor, offers to young people with a weak or inadequate training path, has just ended... more
BeverageItalian beer: export value grows (+16%) in the UK, USA and Ireland in 2023
Foreign sales at 280 million euros, according to what emerges from the data released by Coldiretti, based on Istat
In pubs, St. Patrick's Day is also celebrated with Italian beer, with imports into Ireland, Great Britain and the United States, which grew in value by 16% in 2023. This is what emerges from an analysis... more
BeverageSurprising Austria: less beer drunk (-3%) and increasingly non-alcoholic
The decline in exports was particularly noticeable (-5.9%). Producers hope for hotels
Beer consumption is even declining in Austria. In terms of volume, sales fell to 9.98 million hectoliters in 2023 (-3%). National sales (including non-alcoholic varieties) were 8.55 million hectoliters... more
BeverageHeineken, sparkling start to the year
The group featured at the Beer&Food Attraction. 2023 revenues at 36.4 billion (+4.9%)
Heineken opened 2024 with major large-scale market operations. They range from the launch of Birra Moretti Sale di Mare and the first classic low-alcohol lager (read EFA News). The group's presence at... more
BeverageHeineken UK launches the first classic lager with low alcohol content
His name is Foster’s Proper Shandy: he has an abv of 3%
Heineken UK has launched a new low-alcohol beer. The new reference is part of the Foster’s range and is called Foster’s Proper Shandy. The launch was planned to help retailers take advantage of the tre... more
BeverageKrombacher Italia: turnover soars (+19%) in 2023
Above all, the Horeca channel is growing. More beer in kegs (+17.5%), less in bottles (-10%)
Over 450 thousand hectoliters of beer sold, with an increase of 12% compared to 2022. Even more encouraging are the numbers regarding the turnover which stands at 6.15 million euros: +19% on an annual... more
BeverageNestlé Health Science launches nutrition drinks for children
With the Carnation Breakfast Essentials brand, the company presents the new fruit and protein shake
Nestlé presents the new nutritional breakfast smoothie for children and adolescents. The launch was carried out by Carnation Breakfast Essentials, a brand of Nestlé Health Science that has made its new f... more
BeverageBeer: production and consumption on the rise in Europe in 2022
The numbers, however, remain lower than pre-pandemic. German record confirmed
All the numbers from the Brewers of Europe annual report more
BeverageSanbittèr gives life to Christmas "apericromia"
Light up the spirit of the holidays with two cocktails designed for the occasion
The aperitif is tinged with red, white, green and gold more
BeverageWhat more do you want? A Yuntaku
Two Italians are the creators and producers of the first "ethnic" bitter of Japanese inspiration
It is the first bitter made with raw materials imported from Japan and then processed in Italy. It is called Yuntaku, a name that originates from the Japanese term meaning "chatter": a saying typical of... more
BeverageCointreau celebrates 75 years of Margarita with a new bottle
o pay homage to the iconic cocktail, a limited edition and a new recipe
Cointreau, the aromatic French liqueur with a crystalline colour and an orange flavour, celebrates the 75th anniversary of Margarita, one of the most iconic cocktails in the world. To celebrate the anniversary,... more
BeverageBirra Castello: sale of the San Giorgio di Nogaro plant completed
Royal Unibrew Group acquires ownership of the production unit near Udine
The contract for the sale of the business unit relating to the San Giorgio di Nogaro plant owned by Birra Castello SpA, owner of the historic Pedavena brewery, to the Royal Unibrew Group, an international... more
BeverageAbsolut & Sprite, debut in 2024 for the ready to drink
Agreement between Coca Cola and Pernod Ricard for the new blended drink
Coca Cola and Pernod Ricard announced a collaboration for the debut of Absolut Vodka & Sprite as a ready-to-drink pre-mixed cocktail in 2024. The new product will be called Absolut & Sprite and will be... more
BeverageOktoberfest: record number of visitors but people drink less (and spend more)
Beer consumption at the Bavarian event is recovering but below pre-pandemic levels
Not even beverages escape the great paradox of recent years: more revenue for companies (almost always), less volumes sold (often), less consumption in general (always). Even the Oktoberfest knows something... more
BeverageRussia, Carlsberg is out
The agreements with Baltika Breweries to produce and sell the brands of the Danish multinational have been cancelled
The Carlsberg Group has officially announced the revocation of its licensing agreements with Baltika Breweries in Russia. These agreements allowed Baltika to produce, market and sell all Carlsberg Group... more
BeverageHeineken: 430 million euros to open a plant in Yucatán
The multinational debuts in Southeast Mexico with a sustainable and cutting-edge brewery
Heineken Mexico plans to invest €430 million in the creation of a new state-of-the-art brewery in Yucatán, with the ambition of expanding sustainable brewing practices and promoting community growth. Th... more
BeverageHeineken: beer remains tasty even in ice cubes
The freezing technique at -35°C adopted for the Thai and Lao market
In South East Asia it is hot all year round. So hot that someone came up with a new technology to make beer ice cubes that are 20% colder than regular ice. Heineken Star Ice was born from the collaboration... more
BeverageCampari: Bob Kunze-Concewitz leaves the position of CEO
The Group's Board of Directors has designated Matteo Fantacchiotti as the new CEO
After 18 years with the company, Bob Kunze-Concewitz , CEO of Campari Group, has decided to retire to pursue his passions, effective from the Shareholders' Meeting on 11 April 2024. Kunze-Concewitz has... more
BeverageAeb Group: SimonPietro Felice is the new CEO
The manager, former Caviro, boasts twenty years of managerial experience
AEB Group, an international company specializing in biotechnology and natural ingredients for the production of wine, beer and other food and beverages, controlled by the private equity fund Seven2 (formerly... more
BeverageCampari: change in share capital and voting rights
The majority shareholder Lagfin SCA confirms its commitment to the growth of the Group
Davide Campari-Milano NV has concluded the conversion of 594,021,404 Special Voting Shares A held by the majority shareholder Lagfin SCA Société en Commandite par Actions and by other shareholders into a... more
BeverageDiageo: sales up 10.7% in the first half of 2023
However, volumes (-7.4%) and operating margin (-147 basis points) declined
Diageo, one of the world's leading alcoholic beverages producers, ended H1 2023 with sales of £17.1 billion, up 10.7% from a year earlier. This progress is notably attributed to strong organic growth... more
BeverageRoyal Unibrew Group acquires brewery from Birra Castello
The Danish company takes over the San Giorgio di Nogaro plant, in the province of Udine
The Royal Unibrew Group, a multi-beverage company, announced today the signing of the agreement for the acquisition of the San Giorgio di Nogaro plant in the province of Udine, from Birra Castello. This... more
BeverageTequila: Italy 8th world importer
Imports in our country more than doubled (+103%) in 2022, compared to 2021
In the vicinity of Tequila Day, which is celebrated on July 24th, interesting news arrives around the most famous of Latin American distillates. In fact, Italy was in eighth place in the world for imports... more
BeverageGuala Closures: Luca Mammola new Chief Financial Officer
Andrea Cappelletto will be CEO of Labrenta, the Group's Luxury division
Jonathan Marshall takes over as Business Development Manager Spirits. more
BeverageHeineken: 150 years as a protagonist all over the world
The brand celebrates its anniversary of "good times" in over 190 countries
Heineken among the most recognized beer brands in the world but also the one most often misspelled – this year it will celebrate its 150th birthday with the irreverence that has always distinguished i... more
BeverageCampari: €133.6m of profit in the first quarter of 2023
Italy is confirmed as the main European market, with growth of +21.6%
Campari closes the first quarter of 2023 with pre-tax profit of 133.6 million euros, up 24.8% compared to the same period of 2022, and revenues up 24.9%, reaching 667.9 million (+19.6% on an organic basis).“In o... more
BeverageLager: its origin dates back two centuries
The brewing variety was born in 1602, on the initiative of the then king of Bavaria
This was revealed by a historical-scientific survey published by Oxford University Press. more
BeverageAsahi launches Peroni Mediterranea
Nastro Azzuro Stile Capri with 4.2% alcohol arrives in several countries
Asahi has announced the launch of Peroni Nastro Azzuro Stile Capri, a Mediterranean-inspired lager with a limited alcohol content of 4.2 percent. The new lager is brewed with Italian lemon zest and olive... more