"We are all ready to rock 'n' roll," said Bennett Neo on being installed by Thai Beverage as general director of Sabeco. Given that the Vietnamese brewer contributed almost half of its parent’s revenues in the first financial quarter...
The European Commission has ruled that tonic water brands can continue to use the term ‘tonic’ on their products, assuring manufacturers that the term will not be linked to health claims.
GEA has partnered with Gipsy Hill Brewing Company, in London, to install its Plug & Win centrifuge, which separates beer from unwanted solids such as yeast and trub.
The Portman Group, the UK’s alcohol marketing watchdog, has updated its code for naming, packaging and promoting alcoholic drinks, seeking to strike ‘the right balance between protection and creative freedom’.
Chanmé Frosé is gearing up for summer in the US with expansion of its ready-to-drink frosé pouches -- a frozen rosé wine that promotes portability often lost in the wine category. And the brand believes natural flavors and good wine will be the key to...
The High End – AB InBev’s division for craft and specialty brands – saw revenues grow 18.3% in 2018. And AB InBev says such brands are becoming an essential part of its growth plans, being well positioned to capitalize on the premiumization trend.
Stella Artois is expanding its cider portfolio in the US with a new wine spritzer alternative, made from a blend of apples and hibiscus flavors. It’s the first nationwide ‘liquid innovation’ from the brand since 2013.
After 2018 kicked off the popularity of wine-inspired ciders with rosé ciders, prosécco is now poised to be the next big trend. Crispin Cider Co. joins Woodchuck Hard Cider and Wyder’s Cider by debuting a new ‘pearsecco’ flavor.
AB InBev is predicting strong revenue growth for FY19, saying that a strong brand portfolio and category expansion will drive the company forward. And the brewer says there is 'a significant opportunity' for premium brands to spur growth around...
The wine industry is shaping up to be more transparent and international than ever in 2019. Consumers want more local, sustainably sourced wines, but at the same time they are expanding their palates to newcomers on the market from places like Bulgaria,...
