Every spring Canadians emerge from winter to embark upon a time-honoured tradition – the search for a sun-filled patio and a classic summer beverage. This year, we’re taking the guess work out with the launch of Rickard’s Shandy. Whether you’re entertaining friends on the patio or relaxing on the dock, Rickard’s Shandy is the perfect […]
Stella Artois, the best-selling Belgian beer in the world, is introducing Stella Artois Cidre to the surging U.S. cider market. Stella Artois Cidre is a crisp, distinctive European-style cider made with apples hand-picked from wine growing regions. Initially it will be available in 26 U.S. states, with further expansion possible in 2014. Sales to retailers […]
Sodexo Foundation continues its investment in youth engagement and the fight against hunger with a $150,000 grant to the Food Recovery Network, advancing its work to fight food waste and hunger nationwide. The Food Recovery Network is a consortium of college students fighting hunger and food waste by recovering surplus food from their dining halls […]
Retailer Waitrose says it is aiming to halve the amount of packaging it uses by 2016. The supermarket says it will aim to use 50 per cent of material compared to 2005 – cutting out nearly 100 tonnes of packaging each year. It has unveiled three packaging redesigned which aim to help it achieve its […]
Hat-Trick Design has created the Cooking With Kids app, which features an exclusive range of child-friendly recipes from a host of top chefs. The project, which is in association with Tesco, is part of Hat-Trick’s ongoing work with Great British Chefs – a brand that brings together 12 chefs including Marcus Wareing and Tom Aikens […]
The future of Florida orange juice is looking brighter. Coca-Cola is supporting the state’s largest citrus planting in 25 years with a commitment to purchase approximately $2 billion of oranges produced by the new groves. Partnering with Cutrale Citrus Juices and Peace River Citrus Products, Coca-Cola’s investment will enable the growers to plant 25,000 acres […]
Until now, the will of the Force has sought to bring balance to the universe, and with Pringles in the picture, the Force has a new mission – to deliver snackable fun. As part of the Pringles and Star Wars “The Force For Fun” promotion, more than a thousand fan-generated video ideas were crowdsourced through […]
Monster Energy Drink is being sued by San Francisco’s city attorney after it concluded that the beverage firm had been marketing its caffeine heavy drink at children, where it could pose severe health risks. Dennis Herrera labelled the brand as the ‘industry’s worst offender’ in relation to marketing at children and comes just seven days […]
Diageo has announced that Ivan Menezes will be appointed Chief Executive of Diageo with effect from 1 July 2013. Paul Walsh, who will step down from the Board at the September 2013 Annual General Meeting, will retire from the company on 30 June 2014. In the last 12 months he will focus on transitioning critical […]
America’s affinity for Moscato continues to make headlines as its light, aromatic style brings more and more people into wine. The excitement around this wine varietal led Gallo Family Vineyards to establish May 9th as National Moscato Day as a way to capture these important wine conversations and toast the varietal that has everyone talking. […]