Comments Off on How will brands connect with consumers in the post-trust era? – Consumer Trends
The latest Edelman Trust Barometer found levels of trust in the US general population have declined by the largest margin the survey has ever recorded, while classifying 20 of the 28 countries surveyed as "distrusters". Ben Cooper asks Tonia Ries, exec... Read more
Comments Off on Coca-Cola Amatil 2017 – results data
In February, Coca-Cola Amatil released its results for the 12 months of 2017. Despite a stronger showing in the second half of the year, group sales for the year were still down, by 2.8%. Here, just-drinks breaks down Coca-Cola Amatil's figures for the... Read more
Comments Off on Coca-Cola Amatil turns to the bottle to slow sales declines in 2017 – results
Coca-Cola Amatil has posted a disappointing set of sales results for 2017, with its partnership with alcohol brand owners providing relief in the 12 months. Read more
Comments Off on Top Five Pinot Noir Vineyards in California’s Anderson Valley
The 15-mile-long Anderson Valley is home to many Pinot Noir producers. These are the top plots for high-quality, memorable bottles in this remote, cool-climate location. Read more
Comments Off on Albertsons, Rite Aide Merging to form $83 Billion Company
Retail giant Albertsons is buying Rite Aid, the third-largest drugstore chain in the US. Their combined retailer revenue would be about $83 billion and will reach about 40 million US customers per week, at 4,900 locations, reports USA Today. Read more
Comments Off on Three Unexpected Grocery Store Cocktail Ingredients
You don't need buy expensive amaros and artisanal bitters to make a great drink. See how ingredients like arugula and yogurt can make simple cocktail recipes shine. Read more
Comments Off on Constellation Looks To The On-Premise To Boost Svedka
While it’s been tough sledding for many of the U.S. market’s leading vodka brands lately amid intense competition within the category, Constellation Brands-owned Svedka vodka has managed to remain in positive territory over the past two years, reaching... Read more
Comments Off on Moët Hennessy Invests In Ardbeg To Meet Rising Demand For Islay Malts
Moët Hennessy’s Glenmorangie Co. is expanding its Ardbeg distillery with a new multi-million-pound investment. Set to be completed by 2019, the project will include a larger still house and two additional stills, bringing the Islay distillery to a tota... Read more
•Treasury Wine Estates is extending the Beringer brand with Beringer Bros. Bourbon Barrel Aged wines, including a Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Red Cuvee aged for 60 days in charred American oak Bourbon barrels and retailing at $18 a bottle. Mark ... Read more
Comments Off on Craft Brewing and Distilling News for February 20, 2018
•Oregon’s Ninkasi Brewing has released Pacific Rain Northwest Pale Ale in cans for the first time. The beer, a 5.4%-abv ale brewed with Citra, Simcoe, Mosaic and Nugget hops, helps to diversify Ninkasi’s portfolio by adding another sessionable beer. Pa... Read more