Danish brewer Carlsberg has reported strong first-half results, thanks in part to the performance of Asian markets.

Bacardi has appointed Tony Latham as chief financial officer and executive vice president, effective from September.

Blue Diamond has unveiled a new look for its range of Almond Breeze products in the UK, as it looks to attract new consumers.

Ardagh Group has signed a ten-year agreement with The Absolut Company for the continued production of the unit?s glass bottles.

Diageo has added to its Smirnoff vodka portfolio in the UK with a new spirit infused with fruit essence and natural ingredients.

Fentimans has launched Tropical Soda, a new pineapple-flavoured mixer that is specifically designed to be paired with rum.

The Isle of Wight Distillery has expanded its Mermaid Gin range in the UK with a new pink gin distilled using strawberries.

Heineken UK will add nutritional information labelling to all its cider packaging in 2019 to let consumers easily find the calorie content of their drinks.

Fentimans has lined up the launch of a new pink ginger beverage in the UK as it looks to build its appeal with a younger demographic.

Heineken has acquired a minority stake in Amsterdam-based craft beer maker Oedipus Brewing for an undisclosed sum.