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🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Amber Beverage Group Holding has defaulted on obligations

Amber Beverage Group Holding, the majority shareholder of the Latvian alcoholic drink producer Amber Latvijas balzams, has defaulted on its obligations, leading Nasdaq Riga to place the company under surveillance.

Mar 23 • 08:59 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The residents of Ostrobothnia are not actually lazy bottle returners – a simple reason explains the big regional differences

A report highlights regional disparities in bottle return rates across Finland, showing Ostrobothnia residents lag behind others in returning beverage containers.

Mar 22 • 12:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Where to buy imported wine and other beverages for resale

The article discusses options for starting a wine and beverage reselling business in Brazil, highlighting the services of Porto a Porto, an importer and distributor.

Mar 21 • 13:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Shooting attack leaves four injured in front of beverage distributor in Vitória

A shooting attack in Vitória, Brazil, left at least four people injured, with indications that the assault was ordered by drug trafficking.

Mar 19 • 14:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Accident between a beverage truck and a trailer leaves man dead on BR-116 in Itambacuri

A man died in a collision involving a beverage truck and a trailer on BR-116 in Itambacuri, Brazil.

Mar 19 • 12:38 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The Story of Sangría Señorial, 'Cousin' of Barrilitos Inspired by a Drink from Europe

Sangría Señorial is a popular non-alcoholic Mexican soft drink inspired by the European beverage of sangria, with a history spanning over 50 years.

Mar 18 • 03:58 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Tartu Lemonade Made from a Recipe Created by Georgians Celebrates Its 90th Anniversary

The Tartu lemonade produced at A. Le Coq factory marks its 90th anniversary, being a familiar beverage among Estonians for generations.

Mar 18 • 02:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Guilty Consumption Full of Guilt Sweeping the Food and Beverage Market, Opposite of Health Consciousness

A new trend in Japan known as 'guilty consumption' is gaining traction in the food and beverage market, emphasizing indulgence over health consciousness.

Mar 18 • 01:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: Men are shot by a motorcyclist in Buritizeiro

A motorcyclist shot at a group of men near a beverage distributor in Buritizeiro, injuring two.

Mar 16 • 22:43 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Firm strengthens community engagement at Ramadan

Bournvita is enhancing its community engagement during Ramadan by distributing free cups of cocoa beverage to support Muslim families across Nigeria.

Mar 16 • 01:17 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Food and beverage imports jumped by N1.07tn in 2025 – NBS

Nigeria's food and beverage import bill increased by N1.07 trillion from 2024 to 2025, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.

Mar 15 • 00:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

16 curiosities about the Oscar 2026 - from Wagner Moura in an exclusive club to soda mix

The article discusses various interesting facts about the upcoming Oscar 2026, including insights from director Ryan Coogler about his unique beverage combinations.

Mar 13 • 19:06 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

He found a way to get a higher deposit refund. This man earns from bottles

A man in southern Poland has discovered a method to profit from the country's deposit-return system by leveraging duplicate deposit markings on beverage containers.

Mar 12 • 12:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

'The brother felt,' says aunt about the murder of a young woman after dancing near a man at a distributor

A 17-year-old girl, Esmeralda Domingos da Silva, was fatally shot in a jealousy-fueled incident at a beverage distributor in Brazil.

Mar 12 • 11:56 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A truck full of Fernet overturned and local residents stole the bottles

A truck carrying Fernet overturned in Entre Ríos, Argentina, leading locals to take advantage of the spilled cargo by stealing bottles of the beverage.

Mar 12 • 11:38 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Twist Group must fend off another insolvency proposal targeting Trdlokafe

Twist Group is facing a new insolvency proposal concerning its subsidiary Trdlokafe, necessitating urgent attention to resolve the issue.

Mar 12 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Police investigate deaths of men after consuming alcoholic beverage in Bahia

The Civil Police of Bahia is investigating the deaths of two men in Belmonte following the consumption of alcoholic beverages.

Mar 12 • 00:12 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Santa Maria spice production will be completely moved to Estonia

The spice production of the 'Santa Maria' brand by the Finnish food and beverage manufacturer 'Paulig' will be entirely relocated from Sweden to a factory in Saue, Estonia by next summer, creating nearly 100 new jobs.

Mar 11 • 07:09 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Santa Maria spices will be produced only in Estonia from now on

The production of 'Santa Maria' spices by Finnish food and beverage manufacturer 'Paulig' will relocate entirely from Sweden to a factory in Sauja, Estonia, by the summer of 2027, creating nearly a hundred new jobs.

Mar 10 • 15:40 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

VENETI: Business collaboration with Coffee Lab

VENETI is entering a business collaboration with Coffee Lab to enhance its presence in the coffee market by introducing premium bakery products.

Mar 10 • 14:35 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

License revoked – not the only headache for the company: layoffs of nearly all employees

A well-known Lithuanian beer manufacturer faced serious compliance issues leading to the revocation of its operating license and massive employee layoffs due to a drastic drop in beverage consumption.

Mar 10 • 13:16 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Rodrigo Malfitani launches a book of chronicles about the behind-the-scenes of restaurants

Rodrigo Malfitani, a food and beverage manager with over two decades of experience, has launched a book detailing his thoughts and experiences in the hospitality industry.

Mar 9 • 22:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: bus driver assaulted after preventing passenger from boarding with alcohol in Sorocaba

A bus driver in Sorocaba, Brazil, was assaulted by a passenger after refusing to allow entry with an alcoholic beverage.

Mar 8 • 14:04 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Famous 'Drinkers' Gather: Let's Create a Drinking Culture Unique to Chuncheon

Local brewers in Chuncheon are collaborating to promote mead, an ancient alcoholic beverage made from honey, through educational events.

Mar 8 • 09:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Teenager killed after dancing near a man in a distributor in Palmas: understand the case

A 17-year-old girl, Esmeralda Domingos da Silva, was killed in a shooting at a beverage distributor in Palmas, reportedly due to jealousy after she danced near a man accompanied by his girlfriend.

Mar 7 • 22:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

10-year-old girl hospitalized after consuming alcoholic beverage at birthday party in Acre

A 10-year-old girl was hospitalized after drinking alcohol at a birthday party in Acre, Brazil.

Mar 6 • 23:09 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Tauragė police seize illegal excise goods – homemade alcoholic beverage and cigarettes

Tauragė police have confiscated approximately 160 liters of homemade alcohol, 1,111 packets of contraband cigarettes, and over €24,000 in cash during a raid, suspecting the money is linked to illegal activities.

Mar 5 • 14:31 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

Bold Flavors: 4 Food Trends That Will Soon Move from Restaurants to Home Tables

A new report from the international food and beverage company Paulig indicates that Estonians are increasingly seeking bold and global flavors in their home cooking, influenced by trends emerging from restaurants.

Mar 5 • 13:57 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A nutritionist detailed which alcoholic beverage causes the most hangover and how color influences it

Nutritionist Diego Sívori explains how the color of alcoholic drinks affects the severity of hangovers, particularly focusing on common drinks during festive seasons.

Mar 5 • 11:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Microbiota: the "liquid gold" that improves digestion and was considered the "tea of immortality"

Kombucha is gaining popularity in Western diets for its ability to enhance immune health and improve gut well-being.

Mar 5 • 01:23 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Amazake: the Japanese fermented rice drink with nutrients and beneficial bacteria

Amazake is a traditional Japanese fermented rice beverage known for its sweet flavor and health benefits, which include vitamins and digestive aid.

Mar 4 • 23:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Partner of beverage distributor arrested after police find loló inside cachaça bottle in ES

A 19-year-old woman was arrested after police uncovered narcotics hidden in a beverage distributor's premises in Brazil.

Mar 3 • 12:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Owner of beverage depot arrested: ex-employee may have facilitated theft of over 100 crates of beer in PI

A beverage depot owner was arrested on suspicion of receiving stolen goods after over 100 crates of beer were reported stolen from a supermarket in Parnaíba, Piauí.

Mar 1 • 12:15 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Management Changes and Operational Changes at Ölgerðin

Ölgerðin is undergoing management and operational changes that may reshape its business strategy.

Feb 28 • 20:49 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Alcohol consumption is declining: How spirit producers and brewers are responding to the trend towards moderation

Alcohol consumption is decreasing, particularly among Generation Z, prompting spirit producers and brewers to reconsider their strategies.

Feb 28 • 13:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Jenni and Sari Working at Alko Reveal Their Salaries – "The Job Can Be Mentally Very Heavy"

Two employees share insights into their emotional experiences and salaries at Alko, Finland's state-owned alcoholic beverage retailer.

Feb 27 • 18:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Owner of beverage depot arrested with over 100 stolen cases of beer in PI

A beverage depot owner in Parnaíba, Piauí, was arrested for receiving more than 100 cases of stolen beer from a supermarket.

Feb 27 • 17:41 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Now the cider dispute has broken out – this is the EU's new definition

The European Commission is preparing uniform EU-level definitions for cider, which have drawn concerns from Finland's beverage industry regarding competition distortions.

Feb 27 • 13:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Life & Tech

Recipe for Golden Milk

The article discusses a recipe for golden milk, but the page failed to load, preventing further details from being accessed.

Feb 27 • 10:50 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

EU Targets Finnish Favorite Beverages: "Unreasonable"

The Finnish beverage industry association criticizes a proposed EU classification that would restrict the use of the term 'cider' based solely on its juice content.

Feb 27 • 09:51 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Doctor Samuli shocked by the content of 'health drink' – 'Absolutely not'

Doctor Samuli Nissinen expressed his astonishment at the high sugar content in a beverage marketed for its health benefits.

Feb 27 • 05:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Donald Duck is 'thirsty' for conquest; aiming for Russia, Colombia, and Chile

The Pascual Workers Cooperative is planning to expand its beverage exports to international markets, including Russia, Colombia, and Chile.

Feb 27 • 01:31 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The new tea rebellion: how Henrietta Lovell has revolutionized our understanding of infusions

Henrietta Lovell, known as The Rare Tea Lady, has transformed the perception of tea through her personal journey and deep research into the beverage's varieties.

Feb 26 • 04:40 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Mormon-born soda craze is replacing coffee and cocktails across America

The trend of 'dirty soda,' which originated in Utah, is gaining popularity across the U.S. as a customizable and alcohol-free beverage alternative.

Feb 25 • 13:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Forgetfulness at a Picnic that Generated a Million-Dollar Idea: The ‘Cap’ that Changed the Way of Drinking in the World

An impulse during a picnic led to the invention of the pull-tab can, revolutionizing beverage consumption globally.

Feb 25 • 04:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Faxe Kondi becomes jersey sponsor for Uno-X

The Danish beverage Faxe Kondi will become the jersey sponsor for the Norwegian cycling team Uno-X, with the logo featured prominently on the riders' shoulders throughout the season.

Feb 24 • 08:11 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Jet-black café trend sweeps America as experts share health benefits behind the hype

The trend of incorporating black sesame into various food and beverage items is rapidly gaining popularity in America, driven by its unique flavor and health benefits.

Feb 22 • 15:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Working at the 2026 Olympics: Unscrewing lids until your fingers hurt

Sofia Novara, a beverage vendor at the Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena in Milan, shares her experiences and insights about working during the 2026 Olympics.

Feb 22 • 09:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man sets fire to bar, house, and car after owner refuses to give alcoholic beverage in Ceará

A man was arrested after allegedly setting fire to a house and a small grocery store in Ceará following a dispute over alcohol sales.

Feb 21 • 12:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

With agents in disguise, SP police arrest 94 people during carnival blocks

The São Paulo police arrested 94 people during carnival celebrations between February 13 and 17 due to crimes like theft and beverage tampering.

Feb 20 • 21:25 UTC

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