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Som Distilleries (NSE: SDBL) gets licence-renewal order as Bhopal plant restart moves closer
Som Distilleries and Breweries Limited has secured a Madhya Pradesh High Court order directing renewal of its manufacturing licences within 15 days, potentially removing the regulatory blockage that has weighed heavily on revenue, margins and production since February 2026.
Hindustan Coca-Cola plans Rs 1,127cr Andhra Pradesh manufacturing expansion
Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages is preparing to invest â‚ą1,127 crore in Andhra Pradesh through a new Vizianagaram manufacturing unit and expansion of an existing Chittoor-area plant, adding capacity as its parent prepares for a potential Indian stock-market listing in 2027.
Why Diageo is changing CFO just as its $1bn savings plan accelerates
Diageo has hired WPP finance chief Joanne Wilson to replace Nik Jhangiani in 2027, adding another senior leadership change as CEO Dave Lewis pushes through a $1.2 billion restructuring after the drinks group reduced its workforce by nearly 2,000 positions in fiscal 2026.
Sazerac launches €5.55-a-share Berentzen takeover after German drinks group cuts outlook
Sazerac Company has formally launched a takeover offer for Berentzen-Gruppe at €5.55 per share, targeting the German owner of Berentzen, Puschkin and Mio Mio only months after deteriorating consumer demand forced the beverage company to slash its 2026 earnings forecast.
Why Sazerac is considering a takeover of Germany’s Berentzen-Gruppe
Berentzen-Gruppe has confirmed negotiations with Sazerac over a possible takeover of all outstanding shares, sending the German beverage company’s stock sharply higher.
Sazerac buys Au Vodka in ÂŁ300m-plus deal to expand UK and RTD presence
Sazerac has acquired Au Vodka in a deal reportedly worth over ÂŁ300 million, adding a fast-growing UK spirits and ready-to-drink brand.
Starbucks weighs $3bn Japan stake sale as asset-light strategy expands
Starbucks may sell control of its Japan business for around $3 billion, testing whether an asset-light model can unlock value without sacrificing growth.
Kenya clears Diageo’s $2.3bn EABL stake sale to Asahi with competition conditions
Kenya clears Asahi's $2.3bn EABL acquisition with cooler-space and liability conditions, advancing Diageo's portfolio reshaping in Africa.
Crown Holdings breaks ground on first India beverage can plant with 2.2 billion capacity
Crown Holdings has broken ground on its first Indian beverage-can factory, a two-line Unnao plant designed for roughly 2.2 billion cans annually, with production scheduled for the second half of 2027.
Fevertree Drinks delivers 8% brand growth but US margin worries hit FEVR shares
Fevertree Drinks delivered higher first-half revenue, EBITDA and earnings while maintaining full-year expectations, but investors focused on US investment and margin pressure, sending AIM-listed FEVR shares sharply lower.