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The week in pictures
This week in the world of drinks; DJ Khaled finds his inner GOAT in an ad for Bumbu rum, Francis Ford Coppola Winery throws an epic pool party, Graham Norton blends Prosecco, and we take a quick look...
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Suicidal man saved by beer
A man who was attempting to end his life by jumping off a bridge in Minnesota was prevented from doing so by two beer delivery men employed by Breakthru Beverage, after being persuaded to share a beer.
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Wine Spectator’s publisher is suing Weed Spectator over trademark infringement
Wine Spectator's publishing house — M. Shanken Communications — has entered into a legal battle with new website Weed Spectator over trademark infringement.
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Beer prices to rise as brewers like Heineken and Carlsberg feel the strain of...
The cost of a pint of beer is set to rise by up to 16% over the rest of the year, after the summer's heatwave damaged barley crops driving premiums up.
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South Africa has legalised cannabis use
South Africa's highest court has legalised private, recreational cannabis use for adults, although selling the drug is still a criminal offence.
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William ‘Bill’ Coors dies aged 102
William 'Bill' Coors, the former chairman of US brewer Adolph Coors Company, and who was instrumental in expanding the company to become Molson Coors, has died at the age of 102. [caption...
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Molson Coors to launch cannabis drinks next year
Beer giant Molson Coors will be early out of the gates with its line of cannabis-infused drinks when cannabis edibles are made legal in Canada next year. As reported by Bloomberg, Molson Coors plans to...
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Molson Coors UK’s profits have fallen by nearly £15m
Profits for the UK arm of beer giant Molson Coors fell by £14.5 million last year, according to results filed on Companies House last week. Molson Coors UK, which is responsible for beer brands like...
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The week in pictures
Hot Take of the Week came courtesy of Heston Blumenthal, who claims to have a trick up his sleeve that makes any wine taste better — think about someone you love while you're drinking it. To test the...
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Vast majority of consumers think breweries like AB InBev and Heineken can’t...
The vast majority of beer drinkers in the UK don't believe that large-scale producers like AB InBev can make craft beer, according to a survey by the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA). The report,...
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MillerCoors sues AB InBev for ‘misleading’ Super Bowl ad campaign
The corn syrup war has boiled over into the courtroom this week, after US brewer MillerCoors filed a lawsuit against AB InBev over the latter's "false and misleading advertising campaign" shown during...
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Molson Coors profits down at start of 2019
Molson Coors' profits dropped in the first three months of 2019, which the brewer put down to lower volumes worldwide. Net sales for the US business's first quarter were $2.3 billion, down by 1.2%...
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US breweries blame Trump’s tariffs for job losses
Breweries in the US have blamed the Trump administration's metal tariffs for a loss of thousands of jobs in the beer industry since 2016. A report published by the Beer Institute and National Beer...
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Molson Coors gives UK staff two extra weeks paid ‘Life Leave’
Brewing giant Molson Coors will offer staff in the UK an additional two weeks of paid leave to manage important everyday tasks from moving house to preparing for a wedding. Molson Coors’s employees...
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Molson Coors makes London brewery acquisition with Hop Stuff buy-out
Beer fans who donated millions to independent brewery Hop Stuff's crowdfunding campaigns have been wiped out after it went into administration and was sold to Molson Coors, which owns Carling. Molson...
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Molson Coors CEO to resign after sales slump
The chief executive of brewing giant Molson Coors is resigning, as the company posted disappointing quarterly sales this week. "After a 36-year career with the last 30 years in the beer business Mark...
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Molson Coors targets Gen Z drinkers with limited edition Jonas Brothers beer
US beer giant Molson Coors is releasing a limited edition six-pack of Coors Light brewed by the Jonas Brothers. [caption id="attachment_467727" align="aligncenter" width="640"] The Jonas Brothers...
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Molson Coors to change name amid falling sales, putting 500 jobs at risk
US beer giant Molson Coors is restructuring and rebranding after reporting a third-quarter loss of US$402 million, putting 500 jobs at risk. President and chief executive officer, Gavin Hattersley,...
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Top marketing campaigns and news: October-November
Bollinger marks 40-year James Bond partnership with £4,500 magnum Champagne Bollinger has marked its 40th year in partnership with James Bond by launching two wines: a £4,500 Moonraker magnum and Eric...
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Molson Coors takes minority stake in non-alcoholic drinks ‘incubator’
Beer giant Molson Coors has acquired a "significant" minority stake in California-based L.A. Libations, a company which specialises in identifying emerging drinks brands and helping them to expand. The...
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