The government is not going forward with plans to restrict alcohol advertising in the UK, though it does intend to adjust alcohol labelling.

Kentucky-based bourbon producer J Mattingly 1845 is to be acquired by private-equity group Gold Corn & Co. for an undisclosed sum.

The World Health Organization (WHO) is again urging countries to raise prices on goods such as alcohol and sugary drinks.

DropWorks co-founder Lewis Hayes believes the UK distiller’s product recipes mean the fledgling business can win over rum drinkers.

Scotch whisky has become the first international product to receive protected geographical indication (GI) status in Argentina.

Irish investment company Kerga has acquired Münsterland J Lülf, a German RTD specialist, for an undisclosed sum.

Earlier this year, it emerged Pernod Ricard was weighing up the idea of selling the brand. The potential sale of Mumm Champagne has attracted a number of interested parties, Just Drinks understands.

US-based food and drinks group Del Monte Foods is seeking a buyer after entering Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.

Bitters supplier Faccia Brutto Spirits has entered six markets in continental Europe and is eyeing further expansion.

UK sparkling-tea business Saicho has secured a £1.5m ($2.1m) funding boost as it looks to expand in markets in Asia and the ...

Arctic Blue Beverages, a Nordic beverage company, has appointed Petri Hirvonen as its new CEO, effective immediately.

Hot-drinks group JDE Peet’s wants to “simplify” its product portfolio with a focus on ten brands including L’Or and Jacobs.