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The C-suite meets Just Drinks – our most-read interviews in 2024. Our series of interviews with senior executives in the global drinks industry caught the eye once more in 2024.
Full Glass Wine acquires Wine Access and Cameron Hughes Wine
Dec 10, 2024 · The business formerly belonged to Vintage Wine Estates. Delaware bankruptcy court approved the sale of Cameron Hughes after an auction hearing in September.. Full Glass Wine co-founder and COO Neha Kumar said: “Both brands are industry leaders in wine discovery and curation, and they bring deep expertise, strong reputations, and their established reputations make them an ideal fit for our ...
Trump tariffs threaten “thousands” of US jobs, trade body warns
Dec 12, 2024 · Tequila, representing 13% of total spirits sales by volume in the US, faces a proposed 25% tariff. Credit: 5PH/Shutterstock. Moves to impose fresh tariffs on wine and spirits imported into the US would hit “thousands” of jobs in the country, an industry body has warned ...
2025 to be “year of agave spirits”, says Bacardi - Just Drinks
Nov 18, 2024 · 2025 to be “year of agave spirits”, says Bacardi. A report from Bacardi shows a third of global drink choices are influenced by bartender recommendations, with Tequila and mezcal their top "categories of interest".
Drinks M&A recovery set to continue in 2025 - Just Drinks
Nov 22, 2024 · In 2024, the drinks industry has seen corporate activity continue to be shaped by factors including consumers’ interest in health, the desire among some majors (particularly but not exclusively in spirits) to declutter their cabinets and, in the opposite direction, the tactical bets placed by players in different categories to diversify their product sets.
Just Drinks Excellence Awards 2024: Brown-Forman
Brown-Forman, a global leader in premium spirits, has won three awards in the 2024 Just Drinks Excellence Awards in product launches, marketing, and innovation categories for its exceptional launches, impactful sponsorships, and innovative, sustainable packaging strategies.. The Just Drinks Excellence Awards celebrate the greatest achievements and innovations in the industry.
Diageo launches global luxury division - Just Drinks
Nov 12, 2024 · When asked by Just Drinks why the creation of this new division was of strategic importance, the company said: “Luxury is not a new concept at Diageo but what this luxury division will do is expand and build on years of innovative work in global consumer trends such as premiumisation in spirits, the experience economy and cocktail culture. We …
St Peter’s Brewery buys UK peer Portobello Brewing
Oct 11, 2024 · Founded in 2013, Portobello Brewing employs a team of 18 people at its brewery in White City, west London, headed up by Jenkins. His role, as well those belonging to his team, will not be affected by the transaction, with production to still take place at the White City brewery, St Peter’s Brewery said.
Canada’s Goodfood bags majority stake in Genuine Tea
Nov 18, 2024 · Canada-based meal-kit subscription service Goodfood has acquired an 81% shareholding in local tea maker Genuine Tea for an undisclosed sum. Genuine Tea’s founding shareholders, Sarah Wilcox and David O’Connor, will stay at the helm of the business and own the remaining 19% of shares.
Tilray Brands considers US facility consolidation
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