AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSpirits Tax Shock: Germany’s Finance Ministry has proposed a 20% spirits tax hike from 2027, lifting pure alcohol tax from €13.03 to €15.64 per litre and adding about €1 to a standard 700ml vodka bottle—part of a wider alcohol and tobacco revenue push. Industry Pushback: More than 300 drinks companies have signed an open letter opposing a proposed German sugar levy, warning it would hit beverage firms and consumers already squeezed by costs. Deal Watch: Refresco has agreed to acquire insolvent Rhenser Mineralbrunnen, securing production capacity and brands (Rhenser, Silvetta, WasserGlück) after Rhenser entered preliminary insolvency in March; closing is expected on 1 August. Beverage Market Shift: New market studies point to Germany’s consumers moving away from sugar and full-strength formats toward ready-to-drink, with RTD per adult projected to rise sharply by 2031. Hospitality Context: The UK’s VAT debate is reigniting calls for a cut to support struggling pubs and restaurants—an angle that will resonate with Germany’s own tax and levy discussions.
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