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Anheuser-Busch Invests $13 Million in Baldwinsville, NY Brewery, Expands Local Manufacturing Skills Training

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:28:53 EDT

Key Facts: - - - • Anheuser-Busch announces $13 Million investment in Baldwinsville, NY brewery - • Investment fuels production of Michelob ULTRA, the nation's #1 top-selling and fastest-growing beer, and adds production capabilities for Cutwater, the #1 spirits-based cocktail brand in the U.S. - - • Investment also funds new technical skills training center for employees, building on strong technical skills programs in partnership with the Manufacturers Association of Central New York...

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H1 2026 Financial Statement

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:13:09 EDT

Unless otherwise stated, comments in this announcement refer to H1 performance. The following definitions are used in this announcement. CPM : Carlsberg performance measures (corresponding to the Group's internally defined management performance measures). Organic : CPM development excluding the impact of currencies and acquisitions. IFRS reported : reported development in accordance with IFRS. 2025 figures have been restated in accordance with IFRS 18 and CPM. See note 1 for reconcili...

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Diageo announces the appointment of R. Alexandra Keith to its Board of Directors

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:16:01 EDT

Diageo announces the appointment of R. Alexandra (“Alex”) Keith as a Non-Executive Director, effective 5 November 2026 subject to shareholder approval. - - Alex Keith is an accomplished global business leader with more than 35 years of international consumer goods experience. Most recently, she served as Chief Executive Officer of Procter & Gamble's Beauty business, where she led one of the world's leading beauty portfolios. During her tenure, she drove meaningful growth through innovation,...

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Keep Your Cool When The Vibes Heat Up: Desperados and Paolina Russo Drop The Ultimate Festival Jacket Powered By Frozen Beer

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:48:10 EDT

- - • This summer, Desperados and acclaimed designer Paolina Russo have created the Freeze-Fit: a limited-edition festival jacket cooled by Desperados Freeze - • Combining thermochromic fabrics, integrated cooling technology and a bold design, the jacket helps festival-goers forget the forecast and focus on letting loose - • Created to solve the classic festival dilemma of whether to bring a jacket or not, the Freeze-Fit is designed to help festival-goers forget the forecast and let loo...

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Anheuser-Busch Delivered More Than 25,000 Cans of Emergency Drinking Water to Ohio Amid Severe Flooding

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:59:36 EDT

Anheuser-Busch delivered more than 25,000 cans of emergency drinking water to central Ohio to support residents and first responders in recovery efforts following severe flooding in the area. - - The donation of emergency drinking water was shipped to Anheuser-Busch wholesaler partner Matesich Distributing Co. of Newark, Ohio, whose team partnered with the American Red Cross to distribute the delivery to community members and organizations in need. - - “The American Red Cross is deeply grate...

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Muntons Joins Forces with HEINEKEN UK For Major UK Regenerative Agriculture Malting Barley Programme

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 04:51:22 EDT

The Stowmarket-based maltster, Muntons, has joined forces with HEINEKEN UK as part of one of the UK's leading regenerative malting barley programmes, designed to support farmers to adopt more sustainable and resilient farming practices at scale. - - Farmers will be directly paid a premium on regenerative barley yields, helping to reduce the risk of changing farming practices and making the transition commercially viable. This approach, combined with the scale of the programme, sets it apart...

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The St. Louis Blues, Michelob ULTRA, 101 ESPN and 92.3 WIL Present Blues & Brews On September 18 At The Anheuser-Busch Brewery

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:10:08 EDT

The St. Louis Blues, in partnership with Michelob ULTRA, 101 ESPN and 92.3 WIL, announced today that the fourth annual Blues & Brews season celebration event will take place on Friday, September 18, at the Anheuser-Busch Brewery.The outdoor street party will feature appearances by Blues players and alumni, food trucks and merchandise outlets on the historic streets of the brewery, and live music from Matt Jordan and The Bobby Ford Band. General admission tickets are on sale now for $20...

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In the Market: A look at Fever-Tree's acceleration as it tours the U.S.

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:15:45 EDT

Our “In the Market” series explores how we bring our brands to life in our local markets, closest to our customers and consumers. This edition highlights an experiential campaign that is national in scale but local in execution, supporting the continued growth of Fever-Tree mixers. - - When Non-alc Marketing Activation Director Matt Stallman walked into a high-end bar and told the bartender he works on the Fever-Tree brand, the bartender feigned ignorance. But just as Stallman was about to...

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Anheuser-Busch was the #1 Fastest Growing Alcohol Supplier Throughout FIFA World Cup 2026™

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:34:10 EDT

Key Facts - - - • � Anheuser-Busch was the #1 fastest-growing alcohol supplier during the World Cup 1 - • � Michelob ULTRA grew 12.4% total volume across U.S. World Cup host cities 2 - • � Stella Artois was a top 5 share gainer at bars and restaurants across the country during the tournament 3 - • � NUTRL grew 21.5% in host cities during the tournament 5 - - - Over the six weeks of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ this summer, Anheuser-Busch held the position of #1 fastest-growi...

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Vietnam offers a glimpse into the future of beer

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:57:49 EDT

HEINEKEN in Vietnam proves that deep consumer listening, smart innovation, cultural insight, and category leadership can unlock resilient growth. - - Vietnam is a real-time case study on how to deliver quality growth under pressure. The essential lesson is that beer is not static, the role of beer in people's lives is evolving across generations, and with EverGreen 2030 at its core, HEINEKEN is leaning into change and innovation. - - Growth remains priority one under HEINEKEN's EverGreen 203...

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Governor Hochul Announces Winners of the 2026 New York Wine Classic

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:28:59 EDT

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the winners of the 40th Annual New York Wine Classic, a nationally recognized competition highlighting the best of New York's wine industry. Ryan William Vineyard from the Finger Lakes earned the prestigious Governor's Cup for their 2025 Pinot Blanc while Weis Vineyards from the Finger Lakes was awarded Winery of the Year. This is the third consecutive year and the fourth time overall that Weis Vineyards has been awarded Winery of the Year. The w...

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Shane Gillis and Peyton Manning Do Anything for a Bud Light on Gameday in New Spots Kicking Off the 2026 NFL Season

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:20:57 EDT

Key Facts: - - - • Bud Light, the Official Beer Sponsor of the NFL, is releasing two new commercials to kick off the new season, starring longtime partners Peyton Manning and Shane Gillis. - - • The brand's fan-favorite team cans are also returning for the NFL season, with fans 21+ able to rep their team all season long. - - • Bud Light is upgrading gameday for fans with chances to win a month of NFL+ Premium*, tailgating essentials, NFL tickets and more, by scanning the QR code wherev...

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Pucker Up, Party People: BeatBox Launches Xtreme Sour Black Cherry

Fri, 7 Aug 2026 19:07:22 EDT

BeatBox Beverages is bringing a bold new twist to the party with the launch of Xtreme Sour Black Cherry, a limited-time flavor created for fans who crave unexpected taste experiences. - - The newest addition to the BeatBox lineup starts with a rush of juicy, jammy cherry flavor before delivering a punch of Xtreme sourness that takes taste buds straight into party mode. Packed in BeatBox's signature resealable carton, Xtreme Sour Black Cherry is designed for unforgettable moments wherever...

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Carlsberg Group Expands Strategic Partnership with PepsiCo to Azerbaijan

Thu, 6 Aug 2026 13:32:51 EDT

With this new strategic partnership, the Carlsberg Group will take over the production, sale and distribution of the PepsiCo soft drinks portfolio in Azerbaijan. - - The Xirdalan brewery will be expanded to produce the PepsiCo portfolio, and the partnership is expected to double Carlsberg's business in the market. - - With the new agreement in place, Carlsberg will have bottling agreements with PepsiCo in 15 markets: the UK, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos...

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Praise the Bar arrives in Singapore, celebrating heritage, hospitality, and human connection

Thu, 6 Aug 2026 13:24:47 EDT

Singapore is a city where cultures meet, traditions thrive, and hospitality is woven into everyday life. For the fifth episode of Praise the Bar, we visit one of the city's most unique venues to explore how bars help bring people together. - - At the heart of this story is Joseph Ong, Founder and Managing Director of 1- Group, one of Singapore's leading lifestyle and hospitality companies. His journey began more than two decades ago and has grown into a portfolio of over 30 concepts acros...

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Cutwater Strengthens Anheuser-Busch's Position in Spirits as Brand Continues Rapid Growth

Thu, 6 Aug 2026 10:25:42 EDT

Key Facts - - - • - Cutwater has more than doubled in size in 2026, growing 104% year-over-year * - • - Cutwater is the #1 fastest-growing brand across Total Alcohol (Spirits, Hard Beverage, Beer and Wine) * - • - Cutwater is the #1 spirits-based cocktail brand, with nine of the top 10 spirits-based cocktail SKUs and sales more than 4.5x larger than the next competitor * - • - Cutwater delivers approximately 75% of spirits-based cocktail category dollar growth * - • - Cutwater is leading...

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Tunnel to Towers Foundation & Anheuser-Busch Expand Longstanding Partnership in Honor of the 25th Anniversary of 9/11

Wed, 5 Aug 2026 12:29:24 EDT

Today, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation and Anheuser-Busch (NYSE: BUD) announced an expanded partnership ahead of the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001. Together, the organizations will honor the memory and legacy of the heroes lost that day while advancing the Foundation's mission to support America's military, veterans, and first responders with housing assistance through nationwide initiatives in 2026. - - Through this expanded partnership, Anheuser-Busch will: - - - • - Throughout...

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AQUA Bar at Anantara Siam Bangkok Debuts on Asia's 50 Best Bars 2026

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:34:38 EDT

AQUA Bar at Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel has been named a new entrant on Asia's 50 Best Bars 2026, announced at Wynn Palace, Macau. The recognition lands the bar at No. 48 on the region's most closely watched list, and comes on the back of AQUA's reimagined identity and cocktail programme, set within Parichart Court, the hotel's courtyard garden in the heart of Ratchaprasong. - - Asia's 50 Best Bars described AQUA as a square driftwood bar set inside a genuine escape from one of Bangkok'...

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Jameson® Announces Multiyear Partnership as the Official Spirits Sponsor of the National Football League

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:43:57 EDT

Jameson, the world's no. 1 Irish whiskey, today announced a multiyear partnership designation as the Official Spirits Sponsor of the National Football League. The collaboration marks a major expansion of the brand's cultural commitment to sports fandom, bringing the smoothness of Jameson to millions of football fans as they gather weekly with friends in neighborhood bars across the country starting this fall. - - The global partnership gives Jameson exclusive marketing rights and desi...

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Bar Trigona at Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur Named in Asia's 50 Best Bars 2026 for the Eighth Consecutive Year

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:08:05 EDT

Continuing its journey of acclaim, Bar Trigona at Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur has once again been named in Asia's 50 Best Bars, making it the longest-serving Malaysian bar on the list. Ranked 38 on the prestigious list, Bar Trigona is one of only two bars in Malaysia to feature in this year's selection, reaffirming its definitive role in the country's cocktail landscape. - - “Being included in Asia's 50 Best Bars every year since 2019 is deeply meaningful to our team,” says Beverag...

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Peroni's momentum builds with continued growth and new 'Peroni Portals'

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:42:26 EDT

✓ Peroni Nastro Azzuro has been a rising star in Molson Coors' U.S. portfolio and is building momentum into the summer, up over 11% Year-to-Date - ✓ To keep Peroni front of mind in culture, it's launching “Peroni Portals,” reimagining Italy's centuries-old wine windows for drinkers across the U.S. - ✓ As Molson Coors fuels its ambitions for a well-rounded portfolio that meets more consumers in more occasions, Peroni helps bolster AP Beer offerings - - Peroni has...

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Seville takes centre stage in the latest Praise the Bar episode

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:08:49 EDT

The latest episode of Praise the Bar takes viewers to Seville, Spain, where bars are more than places to eat and drink; they are spaces where traditions are preserved, communities come together, and future hospitality talent is nurtured. Based in the heart of the Andalusian capital, Taberna Zurbar�n embodies the spirit of Sevillian hospitality, showing how bars continue to play a vital role in everyday life. The episode also highlights the work of Fundaci�n Cruzcampo in helping devel...

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Pernod Ricard appoints new Executive Vice President,  Finance & Tech

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:45:23 EDT

Pernod Ricard announces the appointment of Mauve Croizat as Executive Vice President, Finance & Tech, effective October 1, 2026. She will join the Executive Committee and report to Alexandre Ricard, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. She succeeds H�l�ne de Tissot, who has decided to pursue a new professional opportunity, following a distinguished 23-year career with Pernod Ricard. - - During her near 20-year international career with Pernod Ricard, Mauve has held senior leadership positi...

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