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Marijuana Legalization Is Putting ‘Pressure’ On Alcohol Industry, CEO Of Jack Daniel’s Parent Company Says Amid Profit Losses
Marijuana Moment
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June 5, 2025
The growing use of marijuana as an alternative to alcohol is putting “pressure” on the spirits industry, contributing to a decline in profits in recent years, the president of a major alcohol company with ancillary brands such as Jack Daniel’s and...
WGSN buys drinks data and nears £100mn revenue
Flashes and Flames
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June 5, 2025
WGSN, the pe-owned, UK-based fashion trend forecaster (until 2023, part of the former Ascential Plc) has acquired IWSR, the data and analytics provider for the global drinks industry. The price is bel...
Bitter squeeze on the juice industry
Profit by Pakistan Today
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June 5, 2025
There are moments in policymaking when the very tools meant to grow revenue end up stifling the source. The 20% Federal Excise Duty (FED) imposed on Pakistan’s formal packaged juice industry is a textbook example of such a miscalculation....
De Beers Draws Interest From Ex-CEOs as Anglo Starts Sale
The Business of Fashion
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June 5, 2025
Anglo American Plc is about to begin a formal sales process for De Beers, after receiving indications of interest from potential buyers that include two former chief executives of the iconic diamond miner. An exit from De Beers represents the...
Alberta ditches beer tax hike citing tariffs, need to support local businesses
Global News
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June 5, 2025
Alberta’s government has ditched a new fee schedule for breweries that would have seen the province’s oldest beer maker pay significantly more in taxes. The schedule, introduced in February after Alberta tabled its budget, substantially lowered...
Sri Lanka showcases food and beverage excellence at THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2025
Daily FT
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The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Thailand successfully facilitated the participation of a 16-member Sri Lankan business delegation at THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2025, held in Bangkok from 27 to 31 May. The delegation, organised by the...
BevNET Live NYC on June 11 + 12: Business, Brands, Beverages, Belsito!
BevNET.com
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June 5, 2025
What does it take to lead iconic brands, shape beverage trends, and solve the daily challenges of entrepreneurship? For Jack Belsito, it’s the sum of decades of experience, sharp instincts, and a deep understanding of what it really means to build...
Federal Crackdown On Hemp-Derived THC, Cannabinoids Advances In Congress, Industry Warns Of Collapse
Benzinga
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A key House committee has advanced a federal spending bill that could effectively ban most hemp-derived cannabinoid products, including THCA flower, delta-8 THC and even full-spectrum CBD, by redefining hemp and limiting its legal uses. As...
Once-Popular Pie Flavors You Don't See People Eating Today
Mashed
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June 7, 2025
Put some respect on grandma's name, because the pie Grammy has been making for decades wins out from the mass produced competition almost every time. Is Nana's pie better simply because of nostalgia and the love she folds into the center, or could...
Third Ward Wine Store Closes
Urban Milwaukee - Wisconsin
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June 5, 2025
Vino Third Ward has shuttered and its storefront is for lease. //end headline wrapper ?> Get a daily rundown of the top stories on Urban Milwaukee 219 E. Erie St. Photo taken June 5, 2025 by Sophie Bolich. Vino Third Ward, a wine store and tasting...
De Beers draws interest from ex-CEOs as Anglo American Plc starts sale
The Economic Times
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June 5, 2025
Anglo American Plc is about to begin a formal sales process for De Beers, after receiving indications of interest from potential buyers that include two former chief executives of the iconic diamond miner. An exit from De Beers represents the...
These are Georgia's top 10 craft beers by 'Savor Georgia'
Athens Banner Herald - Georgia
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Need a drink with your summer BBQ? Georgia is home to plenty of craft brewers. This year's edition of "Savor Georgia" magazine features a "Sip the Rainbow" section highlighting 10 mainstays "that also impress with their colorful cans and inspired...
Insider's guide: What the locals are drinking in Rioja
Decanter
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June 5, 2025
People often ask me how I find new wines and producers. My winemaker friends are certainly very helpful, always pointing me in the direction of exciting projects. Then there are local wine fairs, international shows and countless websites to...
Inside Familia Torres’ drive to decarbonise wine
The Drinks Business
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June 5, 2025
Since 2008, Familia Torres has funnelled millions into cutting emissions. With a new milestone reached in 2024, Miguel Torres tells db how the winery is doubling down on its commitment to reach net zero by 2040. A climate wake – up call in the...
‘English wine has been underserved…until now’
The Drinks Business
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June 5, 2025
In an exclusive interview, the technical director of new wine laboratory Campden BRI, shares why the facility is plugging a major gap in the English wine industry. In September 2024 the ribbon was cut on an unassuming-looking wine lab in...
Coming soon: Decanter World Wine Awards 2025 results
Decanter
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June 5, 2025
Hotly anticipated results in the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) 2025 will be published on Wednesday 18 June, offering consumers an unrivalled window into superb bottles and a rich array of styles. Now in its 22nd year, DWWA is the world’s...
To progress, SA must harness the strengths of both the public and private higher education sectors
Daily Maverick
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June 5, 2025
Recent articles and debates in the media alluding to the poor quality of higher education in public universities, and making comparisons between the quality of higher education in public universities and private higher education institutions —...
Children and adults are victims of the junk food industry, 1
Panay News
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June 5, 2025
THIS CAN be good news to many readers who believe in and act on the phrase “the truth will set us free.” Free from what? From not knowing the danger certain things pose to our lives and that of our children. We all want our children to lead a full...
Sale of De Beers draws interest from former CEOs: report
Miningmx
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June 5, 2025
ANGLO American’s planned sale of De Beers is drawing interest from former CEOs of the diamond mining giant, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday. The disposal represents the final phase of a comprehensive restructuring programme outlined by Anglo...
Germany’s first ‘Vinothon’ blends wine, running and scenery in the Rheingau
The Drinks Business
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June 5, 2025
The inaugural Henkell Vinothon – Wiesbaden/Rheingau Savour Marathon debuts on 6 September 2025, offering runners a scenic route through vineyards and estates with wine tastings en route. Featuring both marathon and half-marathon options, the event...