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(12 articles)PepsiCo Closes Tennessee Bottling Plant Amid Soda Demand Decline
PepsiCo is closing a bottling plant in Tennessee as part of a broader cost-reduction initiative announced by leadership to combat weak soda market demand. The facility closure represents a structural
AG Barr Posts 8.5% Growth Despite Supply Chain Headwinds
AG Barr, a major UK beverage manufacturer, reported 8.5% revenue growth in the first half of fiscal year 2026/27 despite encountering notable supply chain disruptions. This performance indicates the c
U.S. Bans Canadian Dairy, Alcohol & Motorcycles in Trade Escalation
On September 8, the U.S. announced an outright prohibition on Canadian dairy, alcoholic beverages, and large-displacement motorcycles, effective September 29, a dramatic escalation beyond the 50% tari
Trump Bans Canadian Alcohol Imports in Escalating Trade Dispute
The Trump administration has escalated trade tensions with Canada by implementing import bans on alcoholic beverages and other products, marking a significant expansion of retaliatory measures in the
US Import Ban on Canadian Alcohol Disrupts North American Trade
The United States has implemented an import ban on Canadian alcohol and other goods, marking a significant escalation in trade restrictions between the two countries. This action directly impacts beve
880 Barrels Missing After £115K Guinness Heist Despite Trailer Recovery
A coordinated cargo theft operation targeting Guinness stock in the UK has resulted in recovered equipment but missing inventory, a critical distinction that underscores modern supply chain vulnerabil
40K Lbs of Beer Stolen via Fake Paperwork, $750M Problem
A sophisticated cargo theft operation resulted in the loss of 40,000 pounds of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer from Southern California, perpetrated using counterfeit shipping documentation. This incident is n
US-Canada Alcohol Tariffs Hit Both Sides as Trade War Escalates
A trade dispute between the United States and Canada has placed alcohol, a significant cross-border commodity, at the center of escalating tariff tensions. Both nations report economic losses as tarif
Constellation Brands Names New Chief Supply Chain Officer
Constellation Brands, the major producer of Corona and Modelo beers, has appointed Alex Alvarez as the chief supply chain officer for its beer division. This executive appointment reflects the company
Saskatchewan Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Alcohol Signal Trade Escalation
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has announced retaliatory tariffs targeting U.S. alcoholic beverages in response to broader trade tensions between Canada and the United States. Notably, provincial auth
Molson Coors Lobbies Against Tariffs on Beer and Key Commodities
Molson Coors has intensified its lobbying efforts focused on tariff policy, trade agreements, and commodity-related trade issues. This development reflects growing concern among beverage manufacturers
Tariff Uncertainty Pressures Wine & Spirits Glass Supply Chains
The wine and spirits industry confronts mounting supply chain challenges stemming from tariff uncertainty surrounding glass container imports, creating operational friction across the value chain. Pro