O-I and Amorim develop innovative cork for wine bottles

An innovative new cork which screws into its wine bottle has been dubbed “the most sensible reformulation of packaging ever” by the companies behind it.

‘Stronger anti-monopoly laws’ could help craft brewers in Mexico: USDA report

US and native microbrewers could profit if Mexico’s antitrust regulator rules that controversial exclusivity deals, which benefit local giants Grupo Modelo and Cuauhtemoc Moctezuma, owned by AB InBev and Heineken...

Edrington sees ‘significant opportunities’ in premium US spirits

Edrington says it sees ‘significant opportunities’ in the US for brands such as The Macallan and Brugal Extra Dry rum, as it takes over distribution of its brands from Remy...

Royal row for Diageo as top Irish lawyer slams Guinness 'PR coup'

The director general (DG) of the Law Society of Ireland has reportedly said that the Irish government should stop foreign dignitaries like Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip from being pictured...

Setting ‘easy’ environmental targets not in AB InBev’s DNA

A top Anheuser Busch InBev (AB InBev) exec tells BeverageDaily.com that challenging targets are crucial for the firm as he defends its lack of a ‘total target’ for cutting greenhouse...

World's biggest brewer AB InBev unwraps 100,000 ton packaging pledge

Anheuser-Busch InBev's (AB InBev) new environmental commitments include an ambitious pledge to reduce use of packaging materials by 100,000 tons annually by 2017, but the bulk of its new commitments...

‘Terminally stagnant’ France won’t want wine trade war: Analyst

The EU is likely to backtrack rapidly on sanctions to stop cheap Chinese solar panel ‘dumping’ in the bloc, given alarms that possible tariffs on wine exports would hurt a...

Business has a 'huge runway' ahead of it: CEO John Cochran

Tennessee’s first legal moonshine brand claims 'explosive’ US growth

The new CEO of Tennessee’s first legal ‘moonshine’ brand Ole Smoky says the category is riding high on brown spirits growth and the millennial desire to try new things that...

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Winestar co-founder wants brand in cans to be 'Nespresso of wine'

French wine brand Winestar claims to be the first French brand to launch premium quality wine nationwide in cans, and co-founder Cedric Segal says the firm aims to 'become the...

Flavor hops inspire world beer revolution: Barth-Haas group

The world's largest hops company, Barth-Haas group, tells BeverageDaily.com why so-called 'flavor' hops are ushering in a revolution in beer flavors, starting with the craft beer phenomenon in the US...

Twinings tea ‘antioxidant’ court row brews on in USA

A US court says a class action alleging that Associated British Foods (ABF) brand Twinings broke the law by labeling green, black and white teas as a ‘natural source of...

Brown-Forman salutes Aussie taste for super-premium Gentleman Jack RTD

Brown-Forman CFO Donald Berg says he is encouraged by ‘nice consumer interest’ in the Australian launch of Gentleman Jack RTD, the first market where the spirits giant has rolled out...

Symrise explores new ‘grilled fruit’ flavors with Latino initiative

Inspired by an understanding of how the growing Latino population influences both Latino and mainstream new product development, Symrise has launched a new range of ‘grilled fruit’ flavors.

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‘Beam me up, some limited edition Star Trek wine …’

A limited edition collection of ‘Star Trek wine’ has is now being sold by online retailer Vinport.com, which claims the bottles it offers are the first ever attached to the...

New York AG probes MillerCoors backing of Puerto Rican Day Parade

Flags to flog beer: ‘Height of disrespect’ or generous patriotic gesture?

MillerCoors' has sought to defuse anger amidst New York Puerto Ricans over its use of the US territory’s flag on cans as the state’s attorney general (AG) enters the row,...

MillerCoors defends Coors Light can design as furious Puerto Rican group claims ‘insulting’ flag use

MillerCoors has stressed its strong history of responsible marketing after a new can design upset a grassroots movement of Puerto Ricans Americans claiming ‘exploitation’ of their culture and unhelpful associations...

Politcian says constituents still feel 'let down by Diageo'

MP attacks Diageo on outgoing CEO Paul Walsh's 'excessive' pay packet

A Scottish MP has attacked Diageo’s remuneration of outgoing boss Paul Walsh, and says the people she represents in Kilmarnock still feel ‘let down’ by the firm for closing a...

‘Transcendent spirit’ Bacardi risks losing lead in global rum sales

Bacardi is in danger of losing its ‘coveted position’ as the world’s bestselling rum to Philippines rum brand Tanduay, according to a new survey of spirits brands sales in 2012.

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Coors Light US launch features new can with 'double-vented' wide mouth

Coors Light will launch in a new can this summer that it claims has a smoother pour due to the the use of a double-vented wide mouth, while the package...

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Study suggests drinking sugar-sweetened soda heightens kidney stone risk

Consumption of sugar-sweetened soda and punch is associated with a higher risk of kidney stone formation, whereas consumption of coffee, tea, beer, wine and orange juice are associated with a...

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SAB Miller bucks UK beer decline with imported lager success

SAB Miller's UK subsidiary Miller Brands has grown lager volumes 4% in the year to March 31, with especially strong performance from global brand Pilsner Urquell, which was up 10% during the year.

Scientists must prove fracking won’t harm beer water sources: German Brewers

The Association of German Brewers – whose members include Anheuser-Busch InBev Deutschland – tells BeverageDaily.com it wants a moratorium on natural gas fracking in the country, amidst fears the process...

AB InBev angered by Ohio beer bill as craft brewers claim victory

Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) has attacked ‘free market restrictions’ after a controversial brewery bill was passed in Ohio, but the state’s Craft Brewer’s Association says the law protects craft brewers’...

BEVERAGEDAILY.COM SPECIAL EDITION: SWEETENER INNOVATION

Monk fruit makes headway…but still faces aftertaste issues: Mintel

Mintel analyst Laura Jones tells BeverageDaily.com that use of monk fruit as an all-natural, zero calorie sweetener has tripled in the past five years, but says she believes it still...