Henry Mathieu News Today

Premiumisation remains at the forefront of spirit producers’ minds when looking at future trends for the category, despite pressures on consumer spending.

US-based FitLife Brands, a sports nutrition and wellness company, has snapped up “substantially all of the assets” of MusclePharm Corporation.

New Zealand’s Foley Wines has decided to pay no dividend for its fiscal 2023, prioritising capital expenditure on two of its main sites.

Irish spirits export sales and volumes reached a record-high in 2022, with Irish whiskey leading the charge, according to a new report.

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is set to cut its grape supply from growing partners in the northwest US after recent struggles.

The US arm of Netherlands-based Marussia Beverages has acquired Watershed Distillery, marking its first production site in the US.

Functional drinks company Kommunity Brew has snapped up Cool Cool Beverage Company (CCBC) in an all-Australian deal.

UK-based craft gin producer Warner’s Distillery has targeted a “big opportunity” for flavoured spirits following its recent launch in the US.

Stoup Brewing, a Washington state-based craft brewer, has struck a deal to acquire Seattle competitor Optimism Brewing.

US wine major E&J Gallo has struck a deal to acquire canned wine and spritzer company Bev for an undisclosed fee.