Exclusive news and research on the wine, spirits and beer business

Daily Archive: November 3, 2025

Exclusive Interview: Southern Glazer’s Invests In A1rwater, Led By Bacardi Veteran Pete Carr

After an illustrious career in the beverage alcohol industry, former Bacardi executive Pete Carr last year became CEO of A1rwater, an atmospheric water company based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which produces drinking water directly from humidity in the air. Continue reading →

Posted in News on November 3, 2025

Campari Says No Effects To Business From Holding Company’s Tax Investigation

Lagfin, the Luxembourg-based holding company of Campari Group, late last week saw Italian tax authorities seize approximately €1.2 billion ($1.4b) in shares on a precautionary basis in relation to a tax dispute that dates back two years. Continue reading →

Posted in News on November 3, 2025

Diageo Moves To Dismiss NY Agave Class Action

Similar to last week’s move in Florida, Diageo has filed a motion to dismiss the New York agave class action related to Don Julio and Casamigos Tequilas, which alleged the Tequilas are not 100% agave as advertised. Continue reading →

Posted in News on November 3, 2025

Southern Glazer’s Closes Deal For A-B Distributorship In NYC

Southern Glazer’s has closed its acquisition of Anheuser-Busch’s owned New York City distribution operation for an undisclosed sum. Continue reading →

Posted in News on November 3, 2025

News Briefs for November 3, 2025

•Infinium Spirits’ Templeton Distillery has released a new single barrel rye whiskey. Continue reading →

Posted in News on November 3, 2025