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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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
I’m going to be drinking this refreshing spritz all summer long
The Manual - Oregon
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June 5, 2025
The spritz is an iconic summer drink, but my very favorite type of spritz isn’t made with Aperol — instead, it uses Lillet. If you haven’t tried Lillet before, it’s a little like vermouth, but with a hefty bitter edge from quinine that I love. If...
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...
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 —...
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...
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...
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...
Wine CEO’s Sabbatical Leads To Renewed Passion For Work And Vineyards
Forbes
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The Transformative Vineyards of Joseph Phelps Winery in Napa Valley, CA Briana Marie Photography In 2004, David Pearson achieved one of the top executive positions in the world of wine – CEO of Opus One winery in Napa Valley, California. During...
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...
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...
InvestBev invests in Lucky Energy Drinks amid shift toward functional beverages
Food Business Africa Magazine
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June 5, 2025
USA – Private equity firm InvestBev has made a six-figure investment in Lucky Energy Drinks, a performance energy beverage brand founded in 2023. The move is part of InvestBev’s broader strategic expansion into the functional and wellness beverage...
Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Festival brings global brewers to Paso Robles
Paso Robles Press - California
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June 5, 2025
PASO ROBLES — The Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Festival took over Paso Robles on Saturday, May 31, welcoming more than 65 breweries from around the world for what has become known as “the best beer fest in the West.” This year’s festival...
Apparel Group and Bisleri International Announce Strategic Partnership to Expand Beverage Footprint Across the Middle East & Africa
Retail & Leisure International
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June 5, 2025
Apparel Group, the global retail and fashion lifestyle conglomerate headquartered in Dubai, is proud to announce a landmark strategic partnership with Bisleri International, India’s leading premium beverage company. This transformative...
WineGB launches Sustainable Packaging Toolkit
Drinks Retailing News
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June 5, 2025
WineGB has launched a Sustainable Packaging Toolkit for World Environment Day today. The kit marks the second in a series of guidance documents supporting sustainability in vineyards and wineries. The association said that the toolkit allows...
The National Audit Office’s criticism of the water industry must lead to a grand shake-up
New Civil Engineer
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June 5, 2025
Yännick van den Nieuwendijk is managing director for the Nordics, UK & Ireland at Amiblu It found that neither the environment department, nor regulators (Ofwat and the Drinking Water Inspectorate) have a coherent plan for delivering the £290bn of...
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...