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CGF completes five-year project to install low carbon refrigeration systems

22-Jan-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Members of The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) have completed a five-year project to install low carbon refrigeration systems in over 4,000 supermarkets, four million ice cream and drinks chiller units and industrial plants worldwide.

Africa: The fastest growing beer market

12-Jan-2016 By Rachel Arthur

The beer market in Africa is predicted to grow faster than any other region over the next five years, driven by a rising population, urbanization, and increased GDPs.

Mexico and Mexican beer offer huge potential for Heineken

23-Nov-2015 By Hal Conick

Mexican beers and expansion in the Mexican market have strong potential for growth for Heineken, according to a company executive.

Craft beer buyouts: It’s the quality of the brew that ultimately counts

04-Nov-2015 By Rachel Arthur

When large multinational brewers buy small independent craft brewers, it often prompts an outcry among beer fans. But do consumers really care who owns their favourite beer brands?

Strongbow ad banned for suggesting alcohol is as important as personal relationships

07-Oct-2015 By Rachel Arthur

The UK’s advertising watchdog has banned a Strongbow advert for implying that a “relationship with Strongbow was as important as a significant romantic relationship.”

Best global beverage brands: Who joins Coca-Cola, Pepsi and Budweiser?

06-Oct-2015 By Rachel Arthur

Coca-Cola has taken the #3 spot in Interbrand’s annual Best Global Brands Report, which identifies the most valuable brands across the world. Pepsi, Budweiser, and Nescafé also feature in the top 100, alongside seven other well-known beverage brands.

Heineken launches joint venture in Ivory Coast with $172m brewery

25-Sep-2015 By Rachel Arthur

Heineken has announced a joint venture in Ivory Coast to produce and market beer in the country, under the name Brassivoire. The foundation stone for a $172m beer production site is being laid today.

Lagunitas deal shows big potential for US craft beer worldwide: Mintel

14-Sep-2015 By Hal Conick

There’s still room for newly minted superstars in the worldwide craft beer industry, one Mintel analyst says.

Which food and drink companies use social media well – and which don't?

04-Sep-2015 By Niamh Michail

We take a look at which food and drink companies come out top for using social media to their advantage – and which ones need a little more practice.

Back to the farm: Companies need to zoom in on climate risks in agriculture, says CDP

04-Sep-2015 By Rachel Arthur

Many multinational food and beverage brands are missing their biggest chance to address climate risks, according to the global non-profit group CDP, which says companies need to work closer with suppliers to improve agricultural emissions.

Heineken on packaging R&D

Don’t work in silos! Heineken design manager on creating trendy beer packaging

19-Aug-2015 By Rachel Arthur

How can designers create packaging that’s fresh, original and relevant to today’s consumers – without losing the company’s established branding?

Beverage bites: News up to July 31, 2015

Tea with ‘alcohol at potentially intoxicating levels’ recall; Blue Moon in Canada; & if Carlsberg did cases

31-Jul-2015 By Rachel Arthur

A fermented tea brand is recalling products which could contain alcohol ‘at levels that may be intoxicating,’ while Ball announces it will close its Bristol, US, can end plant. Meanwhile, Carlsberg has been surprising air passengers... read on for more...