Published: Sep 22, 2012 By: Ankush Chibber

A new report by the Australian Medical Association (AMA) has come out strongly against alcohol companies and the way they market to young people.

Published: Sep 21, 2012 By: Karen Reardanz

Portal offers a casual place to enjoy a beer, food and great scenery in Oakland.

Published: Sep 21, 2012 By: Chris Macias

While the wine grape harvest is still under way and expected to last well into October, early predictions are showing an especially bountiful crop for 2012.

Published: Sep 21, 2012 By: Philip Blenkinsop

Heineken has gained support from Thai billionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakadi whose companies ThaiBev and TCC Assets will back the offer of the brewer to purchase Fraser and Neave’s stake in Asia Pacific Breweries, makers of Tiger Beer.

Published: Sep 21, 2012 By: Ben Bouckley

Pernod Ricard’s Czech subsidiary Jan Becher (JBKB) says the Czech government’s decision to ban all strong spirit sales in the country, following 20+ methanol-related deaths linked to local bootleg liquor, is disproportionate and will hit sales of its safe

Published: Sep 21, 2012 By: Ben Bouckley

After drinks giant Suntory Liquors said yesterday that it would step out with rival Beam Inc in Japan, Brown-Forman quickly swopped one distribution relationship for another, heralding a new fling with Asahi Group from 2013.

Published: Sep 20, 2012 By: Foodmate Team

Fever-Tree added Naturally Light Ginger Beer and Sparkling Lemon to its portfolio of premium mixers.

Published: Sep 20, 2012 By: Foodmate Team

Heineken USA, White Plains, N.Y., redesigned its signature green bottle.

Published: Sep 20, 2012 By: Foodmate Team

After collecting feedback at summer-long, nationwide sampling events involving thousands of consumers, St. Louis-based Anheuser-Busch used its findings to select three beers for its limited-edition Budweiser Project 12 sampler pack, which will be availabl

Published: Sep 20, 2012 By: Joe Whitworth

Two chemical companies are locked in an ongoing legal battle over the production of bio-based isobutanol, a substance used in the production of plastic bottles for soft drinks.

Published: Sep 20, 2012 By: Ben Bouckley

Heineken has taken a giant leap forwards in its bid to take full control of Asia Pacific Breweries (APB), after rival ThaiBev and its concert parties said today they would support the Dutch firm’s offer.

Published: Sep 19, 2012 By: Foodmate Team

Until recently, if you ordered Japanese beer, there weren't many to choose from. Before the industry was deregulated in the 1990s, four major brewers — Asahi, Suntory, Sapporo and Kirin – controlled the manufacture of Japanese beer.

Published: Sep 19, 2012 By: Jon Bonné

It has been tough to get my head around Anderson Valley.

Published: Sep 18, 2012 By: Ben Bouckley

Spanish researchers have developed a novel process that involves adding dehydrated waste grape skins to red wines before bottling to improve their color, aroma and phenolic content.

Published: Sep 17, 2012 By: Foodmate Team

With the giddiness of an expectant father, celebrity chef Tyler Florence excitedly flipped through photos on his iPhone Thursday night of his next, soon-to-deliver bundle of joy.

Published: Sep 17, 2012 By: DANIEL GRITZER

Aging cocktails in wood barrels can soften harsh edges and add layers of flavor. Plus, the results make a remarkable holiday gift. Here’s why to get started right now.

Published: Sep 15, 2012 By: Ankush Chibber

A new research initiative is expected to bring a windfall to New Zealand’s wine industry, which has been adversely affected by climatic variations in the recent past.

Published: Sep 13, 2012 By: Ankush Chibber

A growing number of investors are eyeing New Zealand’s nascent spirits industry, with many small and medium-sized firms jostling to replicate the successes of the country’s wine growers, a new report has revealed.

Published: Sep 13, 2012 By: Foodmate Team

Coors Light, a brand of Chicago-based MillerCoors, announced a partnership with multi-platinum country music star Jason Aldean, whose new CD, "Night Train," will be released Oct. 16.

Published: Sep 13, 2012 By: Foodmate Team

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates has acquired the O Wines brand of O Wine Co., also of Woodinville.