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Gin genies: British couple claim world's largest gin collection

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Why the soft drinks sector matters: 3 facts Europe should know

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The soft drinks sector is much more than the wide range of refreshing beverages it provides and the great moments of responsible enjoyment that it helps create.

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Coca-Cola: A century of local impact, a future of innovation

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This year, we’re celebrating 125 years of serving Coca‑Cola in Great Britain, together with our local independent retail partners.

Health news

Portugal considers ban on sale of energy drinks to under-16s

Portugal's public health agency said it is closely watching a similar measure in the UK.

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Can functional drinks really make you less anxious?

Functional beverages such as TRIP drinks quench our need for quick fixes in a wellness-obsessed landscape. But how much of what they promise is true?

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Business

Keurig Dr Pepper to buy European coffee firm JDE Peet’s in €16bn deal

As part of the deal strategy, the companies will break up their coffee and soft-drinks units.

World News

Thirteen dead and dozens ill from alcohol poisoning in Kuwait

The country's health ministry said hospitals had registered 63 methanol-related cases since Saturday.

Design

Louis Vuitton fights Portuguese liqueur firm over 'same logo' use

Louis Vuitton has filed a lawsuit against a small Portuguese liqueur firm it accuses of using a logo too similar to the French luxury fashion label's own famous lettering.

Food and Drink

International Tea Day: Seven unique ways tea is made around the world

In honour of International Tea Day, we thought we'd take a look at some of the many wonderful ways different countries from around the world prepare and drink their tea.

Food and Drink

Heineken campaign aims to find new owner for family-run Irish pub

As Irish families struggle to keep pubs independent, Heineken is looking for a new owner to take over a remote island pub that's been run by the same family for 155 years.

Business

Diageo plc warns of profits falling by millions if US tariffs go ahead

Diageo plc could be severely impacted by an escalating trade war in North America, as the market is currently its biggest source of net sales.

The Big Question

The Big Question: Will Gen-Z spell the end of the alcohol industry?

In Europe, 41% of people who don't drink alcohol are under 35 but what does this mean for the drinks industry? Founder of the UK’s largest independently owned soft drinks brand, Trip, discusses the changing consumer demands for alcohol-free beverages.

Food and Drink

Five mocktails to enjoy Christmas without the hangovers

It’s Christmas soon, and whether you celebrate or not, in most European countries this time of year equates to drinks flowing liberally. For anyone looking for a non-alcoholic tipple, here are our favourite mocktails for the season.

Food and Drink

Beer for the masses? North Korean beer bar opens in Pyongyang

North Korea is advertising a brand new Western-style beer bar in its capital, but it will likely only be accessible to the city's elite and international tourists.

Business

Safety fears lead Coca-Cola HBC Austria to recall millions of bottles

Coca-Cola HBC Austria has issued a recall for millions of plastic bottles, following concerns that some products may contain metal.

Business

Coca-Cola loses its fizz with plan to axe hundreds of jobs in Germany

Coca-Cola is to shut down five production and logistics sites in Germany, in an attempt to cut costs and adapt to changing logistics trends.

Food and Drink

‘Functional’ non-alcoholic drinks: A new booze-free frontier?

As the low- and no-alcohol sector gains ground, companies are mixing drinks that are meant to be the anti-alcohol. Instead of making you feel worse, creators say they’re good for your health.