# uk government (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover uk government. Page: Feed: --- ## [Heineken to redevelop Swiss site](https://www.just-drinks.com/news/heineken-to-redevelop-swiss-site-brewery/) _2026-08-27 · Shivam Mishra · Just Drinks_ Heineken is planning a new city-centre brewery for its Eichhof brand in Lucerne as part of a wider redevelopment of the Swiss site. ## [Belgian brewers hit out at proposals to tweak health warnings in alcohol ads](https://www.just-drinks.com/news/belgian-brewers-hit-out-at-proposals-to-tweak-health-warnings-in-alcohol-ads/) _2026-08-27 · Fiona Holland · Just Drinks_ Hundreds of Belgian brewers are urging the local government to reconsider plans to bring in changes to health warnings used in alcohol advertising. ## [Pernod anticipates “soft” US market over next three financial years](https://www.just-drinks.com/news/pernod-anticipates-soft-us-market-over-next-three-financial-years/) _2026-08-27 · Fiona Holland · Just Drinks_ Pernod Ricard has lowered its medium-term sales outlook as the spirits major anticipates a continuing "soft" US market over its next three financial years. ## [Pernod Ricard takes full control of Italicus](https://www.just-drinks.com/news/pernod-ricard-takes-full-control-of-italicus/) _2026-08-27 · Aninda Chakraborty · Just Drinks_ Pernod Ricard has bought the remaining stake in Italicus, bringing the Italian aperitivo liqueur brand fully under its ownership. ## [US coffee group Beekeeper gets backing from NBA stars](https://www.just-drinks.com/news/beekeeper-gets-nba-stars-backing/) _2026-08-27 · Satarupa Bhowmik · Just Drinks_ Beekeeper Coffee, a US RTD coffee brand, has received investment from a group of NBA stars including Draymond Green and Anthony Davis. ## [JM Smucker remains “prudent” on coffee outlook](https://www.just-drinks.com/news/jm-smucker-remains-prudent-on-coffee-outlook/) _2026-08-27 · Dean Best · Just Drinks_ Price hikes and volume growth boosted JM Smucker’s first-quarter coffee sales but the Café Bustelo owner still expects annual sales to fall. ## [Why Sazerac’s frenzy of activity could steal march on rivals](https://www.just-drinks.com/comment/why-sazeracs-frenzy-of-activity-could-steal-march-on-rivals/) _2026-08-26 · Dean Best · Just Drinks_ The publicity-shy, family-owned Sazerac is investing in future potential and the occasions and formats it believes offer the best prospects for growth. ## [Applied Nutrition upbeat on annual earnings](https://www.just-drinks.com/news/applied-nutrition-trading-update/) _2026-08-26 · Satarupa Bhowmik · Just Drinks_ UK-based sports-nutrition business Applied Nutrition said today (26 August) its underlying annual earnings are set to come in above market expectations. ## [Ex-Diageo exec to lead new Varun Beverages alcohol unit](https://www.just-drinks.com/news/varun-beverages-alcohol-unit-ceo/) _2026-08-26 · Shivam Mishra · Just Drinks_ Varun Beverages has appointed former Diageo executive Prathmesh Mishra to lead a new India-based alcohol subsidiary. ## [Spain’s Muriel Wines acquires local brand Marqués de la Concordia](https://www.just-drinks.com/news/spains-muriel-wines-acquires-local-brand-marques-de-la-concordia/) _2026-08-26 · Fiona Holland · Just Drinks_ Spanish wine group Muriel Wines has purchased local wine brand Marqués de la Concordia for an undisclosed sum. ## [AI publishing with human taste (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/2BcpTOuhIfsI) _2026-08-26 · **Sponsored**_ Convert AI research into blogs, podcasts, and newsletters with optional human review. ## [NewPrinces enters energy drinks](https://www.just-drinks.com/news/newprinces-enters-energy-drinks/) _2026-08-25 · Fiona Holland · Just Drinks_ Italian food-and-drinks group NewPrinces is dipping its toe into the energy market, with the launch of a drinks brand called Spartan. ## [James Watt launches non-alc brand Fool’s Fix](https://www.just-drinks.com/news/james-watt-launches-non-alc-brand-fools-fix/) _2026-08-25 · Fiona Holland · Just Drinks_ The former BrewDog co-founder and CEO has launched a non-alcoholic drinks brand called Fool's Fix under his beer venture Second Best. ## [Sazerac expands whiskey range on sale in India](https://www.just-drinks.com/news/sazerac-american-whiskey-blends-india/) _2026-08-25 · Fiona Holland · Just Drinks_ Sazerac has added to its portfolio in India with the launch of two blended American whiskey brands in the country. ## [Allied Blenders strikes local production agreement for Malaysia](https://www.just-drinks.com/news/allied-blenders-strikes-local-production-agreement-for-malaysia/) _2026-08-25 · Aninda Chakraborty · Just Drinks_ Allied Blenders and Distillers has struck an local production agreement, allowing it to produce Officer’s Choice Blue whisky in Malaysia. ## [Bacardi launches RTD cocktail under Teeling](https://www.just-drinks.com/news/bacardi-launches-rtd-under-teeling/) _2026-08-25 · Shivam Mishra · Just Drinks_ Bacardi-owned Teeling Whiskey Company is entering the ready-to-drink category with its first canned cocktail called Phoenix Twist. ## [“We have years of growth ahead of us” – Asahi on prospects in “down” US beer market](https://www.just-drinks.com/interviews/we-have-years-of-growth-ahead-of-us-asahi-on-prospects-in-down-us-beer-market/) _2026-08-24 · Fiona Holland · Just Drinks_ Paul Verdu, the MD of Asahi Beer USA discusses his views on the local market and how the company is working to drive Super Dry sales. ## [UK industry urges Burnham to curb costs amid low business confidence](https://www.just-drinks.com/news/food-drink-makers-urge-burnham-to-curb-costs-amid-low-business-confidence/) _2026-08-24 · Dean Best · Just Drinks_ UK food and drink manufacturers have called on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to “ease mounting pressure” on the sector. ## [US wine imports slump in first half of 2026, data shows](https://www.just-drinks.com/news/us-wine-imports-first-half/) _2026-08-24 · Satarupa Bhowmik · Just Drinks_ Imports of wine into the US fell both in value and volume in the first half of this year, according to US customs data analysed by the OIVE. ## [AB InBev invests in New York Cutwater production](https://www.just-drinks.com/news/ab-inbev-invests-in-new-york-cutwater-production/) _2026-08-24 · Fiona Holland · Just Drinks_ Anheuser-Busch InBev has invested in the production of its Cutwater spirits RTDs, a brand the brewing giant has said is enjoying rapid sales growth. ## [Alcohol industry urges US, Canada to resume tariff talks](https://www.just-drinks.com/news/alcohol-industry-calls-on-us-canada-to-promptly-settle-tariffs-spat/) _2026-08-24 · Fiona Holland · Just Drinks_ US alcohol industry groups are urging American and Canadian leaders to swiftly resolve their trade dispute after talks broke down last week. ## [Never miss a game (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/bqynyqki7B8T) _2026-08-24 · **Sponsored**_ Follow any team; get an hour and one-minute web and email reminders. ## [US adult alcohol consumption still at record low, poll finds](https://www.just-drinks.com/news/us-low-adult-alcohol-consumption/) _2026-08-21 · Satarupa Bhowmik · Just Drinks_ The share of US adults who say they drink alcohol remains at a record low, a new study reveals. ## [Nyetimber expecting “earliest ever harvest” after heatwaves](https://www.just-drinks.com/news/nyetimber-expecting-earliest-ever-harvest-after-heatwaves/) _2026-08-21 · Fiona Holland · Just Drinks_ English sparkling wine group Nyetimber is anticipating its "earliest harvest ever", following several heatwaves in the UK this year. ## [Royal Swinkels enters wine with launch of non-alc brand BarLoca](https://www.just-drinks.com/news/royal-swinkels-launches-barloca-brand/) _2026-08-21 · Shivam Mishra · Just Drinks_ Royal Swinkels has launched its first non-alcoholic wine range, BarLoca, marking the Dutch brewer’s entry into wine. ## [Libstar issues profit warning linked to impairments](https://www.just-drinks.com/news/sas-libstar-issues-profit-warning/) _2026-08-21 · Shivam Mishra · Just Drinks_ South African food company Libstar has warned first-half earnings will decline, with impairments and other non-recurring items holding back profits. ## [Cizzle Brands looks to list on US exchange](https://www.just-drinks.com/news/cizzle-brands-looks-to-list-on-us-exchange/) _2026-08-21 · Fiona Holland · Just Drinks_ Canadian sports nutrition business Cizzle Brands has revealed plans to list on a securities exchange in the US. ## [Löfbergs names new CEO](https://www.just-drinks.com/news/lofbergs-names-new-ceo/) _2026-08-21 · Aninda Chakraborty · Just Drinks_ Löfbergs has appointed Anneli Ellsäter as its new CEO, making her the first woman to lead the Swedish coffee business. ## [Carlsberg can “outperform the market” in China, CFO says](https://www.just-drinks.com/news/carlsberg-can-outperform-the-market-in-china-cfo-says/) _2026-08-20 · Fiona Holland · Just Drinks_ Carlsberg is confident it can deliver growth in China, its CFO insists, after the company took a hit to sales in the market in second quarter. ## [Dynasty Fine Wines issues another profit warning](https://www.just-drinks.com/news/dynasty-fine-wines-profit-warning/) _2026-08-20 · Shivam Mishra · Just Drinks_ Dynasty Fine Wines Group has issued another profit warning, saying earnings for the first half of 2026 are set to fall sharply. ## [De-alc business Strategic Beverage Services acquires BevZero US assets](https://www.just-drinks.com/news/strategic-beverage-services-acquires-bevzero/) _2026-08-20 · Satarupa Bhowmik · Just Drinks_ Strategic Beverage Services has acquired the US operations of BevZero, a move it says will create the nation’s “largest” dealcoholisation service provider. ## [Anora strikes distribution deal with local syrups maker for Nordics, Baltics](https://www.just-drinks.com/news/anora-strikes-distribution-deal-with-local-syrups-maker-for-nordics-baltics/) _2026-08-20 · Fiona Holland · Just Drinks_ Finnish distiller Anora is to distribute for syrups producer Sweet 'n' Syrup Finland in the Nordic and Baltic markets. ## [Transcript-Driven Stock Discovery (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/CgKWF8tCl0iE) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Ranked, evidence-backed watchlists from indexed executive transcripts for 1–2 quarter horizons ## [Sazerac enters soju in US with Dahlo brand launch](https://www.just-drinks.com/news/sazerac-enters-soju-in-us-with-dahlo-brand-launch/) _2026-08-20 · Aninda Chakraborty · Just Drinks_ Sazerac has launched its first soju product in the US with the roll-out of the "approachable" Dahlo. ## [Inside the beverage industry’s energy transition](https://www.just-drinks.com/sponsored/inside-the-beverage-industrys-energy-transition/) _2026-08-20 · Miranda McLaren · Just Drinks_ Taking a whole site view of energy is now critical for beverage producers that want to cut costs, lower carbon and build more resilient plants. ## [“Our specialisation is revitalising declining wine brands” – WarRoom Cellars on reviving “legacy” US labels](https://www.just-drinks.com/interviews/warroom-cellars-on-reviving-legacy-us-wine-brands/) _2026-08-19 · Fiona Holland · Just Drinks_ WarRoom Cellars president Andrew Nelson talks M&A, the opportunity he sees for sweeter wines and why it’s important for wine companies to specialise. ## [US pauses 50% tariffs on Canada](https://www.just-drinks.com/news/us-pauses-tariffs-on-canada/) _2026-08-19 · Shivam Mishra · Just Drinks_ The US has delayed the introduction of a 50% tariff on a range of Canadian goods including alcohol and dairy. ## [Independent brewers urge UK government to delay DRS](https://www.just-drinks.com/news/independent-brewers-urge-uk-government-to-delay-drs/) _2026-08-19 · Fiona Holland · Just Drinks_ The independent brewers association SIBA is asking the UK government to delay introducing the deposit-return scheme next year. ## [Almost 2,000 jobs shed at Diageo](https://www.just-drinks.com/news/2000-jobs-shed-at-diageo/) _2026-08-19 · Shivam Mishra · Just Drinks_ Diageo reduced its workforce by almost 2,000 people in its last financial year as part of the company's efforts to cut costs and improve its performance.