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DB Breweries reportedly acquired the licensing rights of Kingfisher beer from India-based United Breweries.

Broadland Wineries has officially launched its vegan wine range in the US market. This move was made in response to a growing trend towards veganism in the country, which has increased by 600% over the last three years.

Stolen Spirits has expanded its whisky portfolio with the launch of Stolen X. Based on pre-prohibition spirit Rock & Rye, Stolen X is produced with straight American rye whiskey and blended with organic raw honey and orange peel. At 80-proof, Stolen X is claimed to offer a balanced flavour profile with scents of honey and citrus that bring a smooth finish.

The Middleby Corporation has acquired professional craft brewing and beverage equipment maker Ss Brewtech. Middleby CEO Tim FitzGerald said: "Ss Brewtech provides a best-in-class craft brewing platform, enhancing our current beverage portfolio.

DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences has launched the Grindsted Gellan VEG 200 stabiliser that offers low protein reactivity and high-performance across a broad pH range.

Trinchero Family Estates has expanded its spirits and speciality beverage portfolio with the launch of Trincheri Vermouth wines.

Anheuser-Busch (AB) InBev's beer brand Budweiser has released the new Harvest Reserve Deep Golden Lager.

Amber Beverage Group (ABG) has acquired UK-based drinks distributor Cellar Trends. Under the deal, Geoff Watts will continue as managing director of Cellar Trends and the remaining team will not see any major changes.

Hillhouse Capital Management is set to acquire Scotland-based whisky producer Loch Lomond from Exponent Private Equity. The whisky business was purchased from the Bulloch family in 2014.

Heineken has acquired a minority stake in Oedipus Brewing, a craft brewery based in the Netherlands. Heineken Netherlands CEO Pascal Gilet said: "I think it's fantastic that we can work together with the people at Oedipus.