Coca-Cola’s Brazilian arm is investing $600m reais ($110m) expand the Mogi das Cruzes factory in São Paulo, Brazil.

Boston Beer Company says it is phasing out operations in Los Angeles, California, as it focuses on its "core, national brands".

Germany's Krombacher Brewery has increased its stake in Starnberger Brewery, becoming the majority shareholder.

Monaco’s Monte Carlo Beer brand is entering the UK market through distribution and production deal with Molson Coors.

Quality control and product and recipe development have been some key areas where AI has been used so far in beer production.

GlobalData suggests that a growing anti-ESG movement may be causing confusion about whether companies still have ESG strategies.

The ongoing pressure on beer sales in the US is “cyclical”, Molson Coors’ CEO has insisted, after the company’s sales suffered in the second quarter.

Ellers Farm Distillery has snapped up fellow UK business Bramley and Gage, the owner of 6 O’Clock gin, from Hyde Park Spirits.

US alcohol industry groups have expressed concern over the impact of tariffs on EU-made products, warning of a potential $2bn loss in sales.

Endeavour Group's executive chairman Ari Mervis has left the Australian retail, wine and spirits business following a dispute with its board.

Vintae CEO Ricardo Arambarri confirmed Diageo previously had a 25% stake in El Bandarra through its Distill Ventures accelerator programme.

Diageo is looking to achieve around $625m in cost savings in the next three years, a $125m increase from what it had laid out in May.