Beverages
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Lesaffre appoints Thomas Lesaffre as Fermentis General Manager for Fermentis Business
Lesaffre names Thomas Lesaffre to lead Fermentis, aiming to expand innovation in fermentation solutions across beer, wine, spirits and emerging beverage categories.
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AG Barr posts 12.5% profit growth in FY2026 as core brands drive revenue increase
AG Barr posts strong FY2026 results with rising profits, higher dividends, and growth driven by core brands and recent acquisitions, positioning the company for continued expansion.
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Diageo appoints John O’Keeffe as North America CEO
Diageo names John O’Keeffe as North America CEO as the company seeks to revive sales and strengthen its position in its largest market.
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Starbucks finalizes China joint venture with Boyu Capital to accelerate expansion, growth strategy
Starbucks completes China JV with Boyu Capital, shifting to a licensed model to drive expansion, innovation, and competitiveness in the fast-growing coffee market.
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US spirits exports fall 3.8% to US$2.37B in 2025 as trade disputes hit Canada, EU markets
US spirits exports decline in 2025 as trade disputes disrupt Canada and EU markets, while growth in emerging destinations partially offsets losses.