All articles by Fiona Holland

Fiona joined as a reporter for Just Food and Just Drinks in 2023 after writing news and features at Food Matters Live.

Workers strike at German breweries

Employees are walking out at several breweries in Germany's North Rhine-Westphalia region this week in a spat over wages. Workers…
Hijos de Rivera enters distribution deal with local business Destiny Spirits

Spanish drinks company Hijos de Rivera has signed a distribution agreement with local start-up Destiny Spirits. As part of the…
Heineken case against Dutch retailer Jumbo dismissed

Heineken has lost its legal case against Netherlands supermarket chain Jumbo. The Amstel brewer had taken the retailer to court…
The road to net zero – the emissions targets of the world’s drinks giants

This regularly updated guide from Just Drinks will present the targets the world’s major drinks manufacturers have published on net…
Ron Barceló strikes UK distribution deal with Illva Saronno

Dominican rum brand Ron Barceló has switched distributors in the UK, announcing a new tie-up with Italian spirits heavyweight Illva Saronno.…

French government concealed Nestlé water scandal, says Senate

The French government covered up information regarding Nestlé's bottled water production in France, the findings of the country's Senate inquiry…
“You cannot solve all consumer needs with one beer” – Damm on adapting to changing drinking habits

Spanish brewer Damm is no stranger to global trade, with a presence in roughly 130 markets worldwide, marketing a portfolio…
Quintessential Brands temporarily shuts Dublin Liberties Distillery

UK-headquartered spirits group Quintessential Brands is temporarily closing one of its Irish whiskey sites, The Dublin Liberties Distillery. The company…
Small format products “tactical, not strategic”, says Pernod Ricard North America chief

Pernod Ricard sees small-size spirits SKUs as a short-term opportunity to attract drinkers in North America amid the ongoing tough…
Newlat mulls IPO following Princes integration

Italy's Newlat Food is considering an initial public offering (IPO) and listing on the London Stock Exchange after integrating Princes…