Fiona Holland

London

Deputy Editor at GlobalData

Deputy Editor @Just_Drinks • formerly @FoodMattersLive Get in touch: [email protected]

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Staff set for strike at UK wine bottler Encirc

1 week ago | just-drinks.com | Fiona Holland

Employees at UK wine bottler and packaging company Encirc are set to take strike action this week. What’s included in your subscription: Personalized Access: Secure login to Just Drinks Industry News & Expert Commentary: Timely updates and exclusive C-level interviews. Case Studies & Deep Dives: Real-world applications and in-depth analyses.
Codorníu owner to mull "strategic options" for stake

1 week ago | just-drinks.com | Fiona Holland

The owner of Raventós Codorníu, Carlyle, has appointed advisors to advise on “strategic options” for its stake in the Spanish sparkling wine group.
Vietnam to raise alcohol tax, introduce levy on sugary drinks

1 week ago | just-drinks.com | Fiona Holland

Vietnam’s National Assembly has approved a proposal to raise the consumption tax on alcohol, and bring in a levy on sugary drinks, according to the local branch of the World Health Organization (WHO). What’s included in your subscription: Personalized Access: Secure login to Just Drinks Industry News & Expert Commentary: Timely updates and exclusive C-level interviews.
France, China, agreement on Cognac could be nearing

2 weeks ago | just-drinks.com | Fiona Holland

France and China could be close to a deal to resolve the ongoing trade dispute over Cognac exports. Yesterday (12 June), the Cognac trade body Bureau National Interprofessionnel du Cognac (BNIC) said that it was hoping for “a positive outcome” from talks which had taken place around China’s ongoing anti-dumping investigation. “Agreements could be signed in the coming hours, and we will be able to communicate once the agreement is finalised,” the industry group said.
Alberta, Saskatchewan to resume buying US alcohol

2 weeks ago | just-drinks.com | Fiona Holland

Canada’s Alberta and Saskatchewan provinces have started allowing the sale of US alcohol again. In March, Canadian provinces started removing US products from liquor store shelves in the midst of an ongoing tariff spat with the country. In a statement sent to Just Drinks yesterday (12 June), Dave Nally, Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction, confirmed Alberta had removed restrictions on US alcohol purchases.
Allied Blenders and Distillers acquires Mansion House, Savoy Club

2 weeks ago | just-drinks.com | Fiona Holland

Allied Blenders and Distillers (ABD) has acquired UTO Asia, a subsidiary of Dutch spirits group Herman Jansen, for €1.2m ($1.4m). What’s included in your subscription: Personalized Access: Secure login to Just Drinks Industry News & Expert Commentary: Timely updates and exclusive C-level interviews. Case Studies & Deep Dives: Real-world applications and in-depth analyses.
Spanish beer exports drop for second consecutive year

2 weeks ago | just-drinks.com | Fiona Holland

Spanish beer exports declined for the second year in a row in 2024, slumping around 19% to 3.37 million hectolitres (m hl). According to data from the Asociación de Cerveceros de España. it marked the second straight year of falling export volumes following a record in 2022, when they reached 4.28m hl.
Türkiye competition watchdog to probe Coca-Cola İçecek

2 weeks ago | just-drinks.com | Fiona Holland

An investigation has been launched into Türkiye’s Coca-Cola İçecek regarding a potential breach of the country’s competition laws. The country’s competition authority Rekabet Kurumu said yesterday (10 June) Coca-Cola İçecek’s subsidiary Coca-Cola Satış ve Dağıtım (Sales and Distribution) was the subject of its probe. The investigation is to assess whether the group has “violated” the competition protection law Act no.
UK brewer Keystone looks to double revenue with new investment

2 weeks ago | just-drinks.com | Fiona Holland

UK-based Keystone Brewing Group expects to double its revenue in the next 12 months after receiving a £2m ($2.7m) investment from shareholders at Breal Group. What’s included in your subscription: Personalized Access: Secure login to Just Drinks Industry News & Expert Commentary: Timely updates and exclusive C-level interviews. Case Studies & Deep Dives: Real-world applications and in-depth analyses.
Karuizawa Distillers to build new whisky distillery

2 weeks ago | just-drinks.com | Fiona Holland

Karuizawa Distillers has announced plans to build a new distillery for producing single malt Japanese whisky. The new Furaliss distillery will be based in Furano, a city on one of Japan’s northern main islands Hokkaido. Due to open in 2028, Karuizawa will build the distillery in “partnership” with local conglomerate Seibu Group and the city of Furanom, an official joint statement read.

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