News & Analysis for the Beverage Industry
The European Commission has contacted the Union of Vinicultural Cooperatives of Samos (UVC, EOSS) in Greece over concerns about a compulsory cooperative membership, which prevents individual wine growers from producing and marketing wine independently.
Australia
Wines made from grapes harvested in a tiny vineyard within a city botanic garden will be launched in South Australia in September.
Alchema, a smart home-brewer for craft cider, has launched on the crowdfunding site Kickstarter with the hopes of raising $80,000.
Suja Juice is tapping into the trend for all things fermented with the launch of organic probiotic-infused drinking vinegars targeting Millennials, says the San Diego-based firm, which has seen retail sales surge 80% year-on-year in the latest 52 weeks...
News in brief
Highland Spring Group has broken ground on a factory extension at its Blackford site in Perthshire, as it sees continued increased demand for bottled water in the UK.
Brexit forces changes to 'megabrew' deal
AB InBev has revised the terms of its offer for SABMiller: now offering £45 in cash per share, up from the £44 per share set out in November 2015.