Since SABMiller have admitted that women are a key target for the business, they are likely to transform "laddish" advertising to more mixed gender-friendly campaigns.
Diageo is expanding its luxury spirits portfolio in India as the company focuses on its premium liquor segment to strengthen its presence in the market.
Pinnacle Vodka, a premium vodka brand owned by Beam, has partnered with American chain of baked goods stores Cinnabon, to introduce new Pinnacle Cinnabon Vodka.
Essentia Water, a US-based manufacturer of bottled alkaline and electrolyzed water, has entered into distribution agreements with grocery retailers Delhaize America and H-E-B in the country.
Kweichow Moutai, China’s biggest high-end baijiu producer by market value, has announced it will invest €8.79 million (£7.3 million) in Paris to help further its business in Europe.
The world's second-largest brewer, SABMiller, has reported a rise in profits for the first half of its financial year, as strength in Africa helped offset declining beer sales in Europe and North America.
British wine warehouse chain Majestic Wine posted a 4.2 percent rise in first half profit as sales benefited from soaring demand for Prosecco as well as new store openings.
Campbell Soup Co., Camden, N.J., reported a 2 percent decline in sales to nearly $2.2 billion for the first quarter of fiscal-year 2014, which includes the three months ending Oct. 27.
