News in brief
McDonald’s & Coca-Cola partner on RTD coffee
McDonald’s USA is to introduce a line of RTD McCafé Frappé beverages for retail, in a partnership with The Coca-Cola Company.
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Aussies consuming more alcohol for first time since 2007
Australians have been drinking more alcohol for the first time in a decade, fuelled by a growing taste for craft beers and cider.
Unilever adds Pukka Herbs to portfolio as part of ethical product drive
Unilever has bought organic herbal tea business, Pukka Herbs tea in the latest addition to a stable of brands that reflect its commitment to ethical practices and meet consumer demand for upmarket organic brews.
‘The pendulum is swinging towards in-house sustainable sourcing’
‘One of the most difficult issues associated with sustainable sourcing is whether companies should adopt third party standards or develop in-house schemes.
Global beer market trends
Euromonitor: Chinese stout market to reach 659 million liters in 2021
The world drank 193bn liters of beer in 2016, according to Euromonitor International.
Wild Tonic Jun Kombucha expands 5.6% ABV beverage line
Wild Tonic Jun Kombucha’s 5.6% ABV line is expanding its distribution and flavor offerings aiming to take the alcoholic fermented beverage nationwide in the US by mid-2018, the company said.
Coca-Cola: ‘Most growth dollars in beverages are still going to come from sparkling.’
Despite declining soda consumption and sugar sweetened beverage taxes going into effect across the US, Coca-Cola saw its soda revenue rise 4% in 2016 thanks to smaller packaging.