Alcoholic Beverage

 Brown-Forman has moved like greased lightning to secure a new distributor in Japan (Picture Copyright: Admiralspalast Berlin/Flickr)

'Suntory dreams ripped at the seams, but oh…'

By Ben Bouckley

After drinks giant Suntory Liquors said yesterday that it would step out with rival Beam Inc in Japan, Brown-Forman quickly swopped one distribution relationship for another, heralding a new fling with Asahi Group from 2013.

Rivals 'shaken not stirred' by 25p Tesco energy drink?

Rivals 'shaken not stirred' by 25p Tesco energy drink?

By Ben Bouckley

Suppliers of more expensive energy drinks are concerned that shoppers may develop a taste for cheaper energy drinks, as UK supermarket Tesco rocks the market by introducing a brand called 'N-Gine Blue' for only 25p (39 US cents) per can, according...

Beer: A popular choice among Hispanics

US Hispanics prefer beer over wine: Mintel

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

US Hispanics’ beverage consumption is the latest aspect of this influential group’s spending habits to enter the spotlight, in a new report from market research organization Mintel.

SLEEK can proves hit with Rexam’s US consumers

SLEEK can proves hit with Rexam’s US consumers

By Ben Bouckley

Rexam is replacing standard 12oz can production capacity in the US with a new 12oz (354ml) Sleek can line to support what it said was one of the fastest-growing specialty sizes in the industry.

Vehement industry opposition to Indian alcohol regulations

Vehement industry opposition to Indian alcohol regulations

By Ben Bouckley

The head of a powerful Indian trade body representing multinational alcohol brands has told BeverageDaily.com that standards proposed by the FSSAI to set nationwide alcohol limits in drinks are a waste of time and will create ‘good governance’ problems.

Cider drives profits for C&C

Cider drives profits for C&C

By Rod Addy

C&C Group has posted annual profit growth in its global alcoholic drinks business, driven by robust growth in cider.

Coca-Cola denies Monster takeover rumors

Coca-Cola denies Monster takeover rumors

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

The Coca-Cola Company has denied rumors that it is in talks to acquire Monster Beverage Company, after media reports sent shares in the energy drinks giant soaring on Monday.

How much booze is in your beer?

CFA calls for “Alcohol Facts” labeling

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

The Consumer Federation of America (CFA) has renewed a call for nutrition facts labeling on alcoholic beverages, which it says was agreed by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) in 2007.

Ball trumpets two-pronged innovation strategy

Special Report from Brau Beviale

Ball trumpets two-pronged innovation strategy

By Rory Harrington

The metal can is a highly evolved product but manufacturers are working hard to find new ways of innovating with it, said Ball Packaging from last week’s Brau Beviale trade show in Nuremberg, Germany.

Asahi to acquire Independent Liquor

Asahi to acquire Independent Liquor

By Kacey Culliney

Japan’s Asahi Group Holdings today announced an agreement to acquire 100% of Independent Liquor from Pacific Equity Partners and Unitas Capital in a 97.6bn Yen ($1.28bn) deal.