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France Wine Output Drops as Hail, Frost Hit Champagne, Burgundy

France’s wine production may decline to its lowest level in three years after spring frost and hailstorms wiped out grapes from Champagne to Burgundy...

Pernod Ricard Names Mentis CEO As New Director

Pernod Ricard has announced that Anne Lange, co-founder and CEO of Mentis, is to become a director and member of the drinks giant's Strategic Committee....

AB InBev-SABMiller Wins US Nod With Craft-Beer Limits

Anheuser-Busch InBev won US antitrust approval for its takeover of SABMiller Plc, after the maker of Budweiser agreed to give up ownership of the Miller br...

Britvic: Brexit Decision Creates 'Consumer And Economic Uncertainty'

Drinks giant Britvic has said that the 'the decision by the UK to leave the EU creates additional consumer and economic uncertainty' in the marketplace, wh...

SABMiller First-Quarter Sales Gain as Brewer Awaits Takeover

SABMiller reported higher first-quarter sales as the brewer enters the final stretch before being bought by Anheuser-Busch InBev in the industry’s bi...

Remy Cointreau Sales Miss Estimates on Europe

Remy Cointreau reported first-quarter revenue that missed analysts’ estimates as Remy Martin cognac sales weakened in Europe and Asia. Sales were...

DIGI Calls For 15% Reduction In Excise On Alcohol

The Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI) has called for a 15% reduction in excise on alcohol in its pre-budget submission. The submission urges the Gove...

Industry Analysis Shows Wine Excise Significantly Higher In Ireland Than France

The Support Your Local campaign has revealed a significant disparity between Ireland and France when it comes to tax on wine. The campaign, which is a join...