All news articles for August 2014

Anytine Ale 99-pack beer

Austin Beerworks launches ‘World first 99-pack’ beer

By Simone Hellyer

Austin Beerworks has launched a ‘99-pack for $99’ deal as part of a social media campaign to  relaunch its Peacemaker Beer, now called Peacemaker Anytime Ale, the very first beer the brewery ever made.

Derek Herrera

60-second interview: the day job

Veteran marine, paraplegic, and CEO: Derek Herrera; RuckPack

By Rachel Arthur

Derek Herrera signed on as CEO of US energy drink company RuckPack this month. He is a veteran Marine Special Operations Officer and paraplegic, who was injured taking an enemy bullet in the spine in 2012 while leading his team during combat operations...

Jameson Irish Whiskey saw an 'excellent performance'

Pernod Ricard hit by Chinese slump

By Rachel Arthur

Pernod Ricard says a slump in China, and unfavourable foreign exchange effect, is responsible for an overall 7% fall in sales, as it released its full year 2013/14 results today. 

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Nespresso sustainability Nestle The Positive Cup

Nespresso launches $550m sustainability strategy

By Rachel Arthur

Nespresso has launched a sustainability strategy, ‘The Positive Cup,’ which sets out the steps the company will take to meet its sustainability goals by 2020, and is based on a CHF500m ($550m USD) investment over six years.

Estrella Damm

ASA clears Estrella TV advert

By Rachel Arthur

The ASA (Advertising Standards Authority, UK) has backed a TV advert from Wells & Young’s Brewing Company, after the Youth Alcohol Advertising Council (YAAC) challenged whether the ad ‘encouraged irresponsible and immoderate drinking.’

Portman Group panel tight-lipped after Diageo criticism

Portman Group panel tight-lipped after Diageo criticism

By Ben BOUCKLEY

The UK’s Portman Group has declined to comment after Diageo criticized a decision by the alcohol-funded body’s Independent Complaints Panel stating that a display used to drive impulse C-store sales of Smirnoff, Gordon’s and Bell’s spirits encouraged...

Sweeteners face slow growth prospects in Europe and US

Sweeteners face slow growth prospects in Europe and US

By Nathan Gray

Changes in consumer behaviour are having major impact on demand for high-intensity sweeteners globally, with Europe and the US facing the prospect of slower growth while demand remains strong in Asia and South America, says IHS.

Amcor profit after tax up 24.6%

‘Outlook for the 2014/15 year is for higher earnings’

Amcor profit after tax up 24.6%

By Jenny Eagle

Amcor will continue to expand its portfolio following its Flexible Packaging acquisitions in China, Australia, Indonesia and India.

Drinkers need to be told about the risk of cancer from alcohol

Australia

Drinkers need to be told about the risk of cancer from alcohol

By RJ Whitehead

Curtin University researchers are now recommending the adoption of cancer warning labels for alcoholic beverages after a study they conducted found that Australians would take not be averse to seeing such advisories on their wine, beer and spirits bottles.

Bottled water co Nirvana Inc files unfair competition lawsuit v Nestlé

Nestlé offered stores financial incentives to stop carrying rival's products, claims lawsuit

Nestlé Waters North America engaged in ‘deceptive, fraudulent and predatory behavior’ says Nirvana Inc in unfair competition lawsuit

By Elaine Watson

Nestlé Waters North America engaged in “deceptive, fraudulent and predatory behavior” in a bid to drive a small competitor out of business, alleges New York-based Nirvana Inc in a lawsuit accusing the world’s biggest bottled water company of illegal anti-competitive...

Suavva taps ‘unexploited’ part of the cacao fruit: the pulp

Big interview: Joseph Montgomery III, CEO of Agro Innova

Suavva taps ‘unexploited’ part of the cacao fruit: the pulp

By Maggie Hennessy

A long beloved refreshment for cacao plantation workers—albeit previously underused part of the cacao fruit—the nutritional powerhouse cacao pulp is making its way to US supermarket shelves in smoothie form.

‘We’re less afraid of failure!’ Heineken exec on UK innovation

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‘We’re less afraid of failure!’ Heineken exec on UK innovation

By Ben BOUCKLEY

Heineken UK marketing director Jacco van der Linden insists the company has changed its culture to be less afraid of failure and more realistic in its volume and value expectations for new brands.

McDonald's and Kraft to expand McCafé brand

McDonald's and Kraft to expand McCafé brand

By Jenny Eagle

McDonald's and Kraft Foods have partnered to expand the manufacture, marketing and distribution of McDonald's McCafé brand in the US by packaging its signature coffee for sale in grocery stores and retailers in 2015.

Iggesund Paperboard creates double-walled cup

Targets US market where debate rages about polystyrene foam

Iggesund Paperboard creates double-walled cup

By Jenny Eagle

Iggesund Paperboard has created a cup with a double-walled layer to use one material on the inside and another for the outer wall, which works as a heat shield and brand carrier.