Damm UK, the British arm of Barcelona-based brewer SA Damm and owner of Estrella Damm, has agreed to acquire the Old Speckled Hen family of beer brands from Greene King.

Sazerac has announced an exclusive distribution relationship with ready-to-drink sparkling margarita brand SipMargs, as well as acquiring an equity interest in the brand.

Altamura Distilleries has announced its entry into Japan through a strategic partnership with N.Experience Ltd.

Diageo has officially opened its new Littleconnell Brewery in County Kildare, Ireland representing an investment of almost €300 million. 

Jack Daniel’s owner Brown-Forman has allegedly rejected a reported US$15 billion takeover bid from Sazerac, weeks after merger talks with Pernod Ricard ended.

Illva Saronno Holding has rebranded into Disaronno Group as it looks to strengthen its global presence.

London-based spirits company Hoxton has launched in California, marking its first move into the US and a major step in its international expansion.

C&C Group plc has announced it will bring together Matthew Clark and Bibendum to form a single, integrated route‑to‑market proposition, Matthew Clark Bibendum (MCB). 

The Ada Coleman Project, the global advocacy initiative dedicated to advancing women and non-binary professionals in the drinks industry, has announced the launch of its Mentorship Lounge in collaboration with Tales of the Cocktail Foundation.

Diageo has launched a new line of 100ml canned RTD cocktails in the US as part of ‘The Cocktail Collection’.

Diageo reported moderate growth in its fiscal third quarter, with strong performances in beer, RTDs and emerging markets helping to offset continued weakness in North American spirits.

Donald Trump will be lifting tariffs on whisky from the UK, the US president said yesterday via Truth Social.

UK-based tonic, mixer and soft drinks brand, Franklin & Sons, is furthering its distribution in the Baltics, as it announces a new partnership with Lithuanian-based MV Group Distribution.