New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg was dealt a stinging blow on Monday when a state Supreme Court Judge quashed his plan to ban the sale of large sugary drinks in the city’s restaurants and other venues. The ruling by State Supreme Court Justice Milton Tingling in Manhattan came down just one day before the ban […]
To empower Americans to ‘get the 411’ on what’s in the foods and beverages they’re consuming, April 11, 2013 (4/11) has been declared “Read Your Labels Day” by Citizens for Health, one of the country’s oldest and most respected consumer advocacy groups. Families are encouraged to read the labels on products in their kitchen pantries […]
PepsiCo, in association with its Dream Machine Recycling Initiative, presented a $500,000 donation to the Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities (EBV), a national non-profit organization founded at Syracuse University’s Whitman School of Management and operated by the Institute for Veterans and Military Families, which offers career training, education and job creation for post-9/11 U.S. […]
This Easter, Marshmallow PEEPS Brand Candies are leaving the nest with their first live-action commercial to be run on TV and via social media. This is PEEPS’ first TV campaign in over ten years and is the brand’s first commercial to kick off an ongoing, year-round TV campaign. In March, PEEPS will present the “Brothers” […]
Heineken will debut their new television commercial, “Deja Vu,” on Heineken’s YouTube and Facebook channels as the brand ushers in the redesigned ‘Star Bottle’ across the United States. Paired with a multi-layered campaign themed “Arrive Big,” the creative will begin appearing on targeted television programming on March 11. “This spot marks a pivotal milestone for […]
Whole Foods Market announced at Natural Products Expo West that, by 2018, all products in its U.S. and Canadian stores must be labeled to indicate whether they contain genetically modified organisms (GMOs). It is the first national grocery chain to set a deadline for full GMO transparency. “We are putting a stake in the ground […]
Newly launched drinks website Alexander & James takes inspiration from the bygone era of grand department stores to create a premium online shopping experience. The website offers delivery of high-end spirits and liqueurs, alongside impeccable service, expert advice and deluxe presentation. A&J invites shoppers to customise purchases from the site with personalised gift cards, complementary […]
The makers of BAILEYS, the Original Irish Cream, announced the launch of a new bottle that evokes the brand’s modern, feminine sense of style. The new bottle, designed by acclaimed agency Lewis Moberly, has been heightened and the shoulders lifted, to give a more elegant profile and pose a more alluring and impactful prospect on shelves […]
Baskin-Robbins, the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, today announced plans to greatly expand the brand’s presence in Australia through a master franchise joint venture with Galadari Brothers (GB). Under the agreement, GB, the parent company of Galadari Ice Cream Co. (GICC), and Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. (DBI), the parent company of Baskin-Robbins, […]
Domino’s Pizza, the recognized world leader in pizza delivery, has opened its first store in Thailand, with the promise of hot, delicious pizza for the residents in the heart of Bangkok on Sukhumvit Road, Soi 22. Evolution Capital Public Company Limited, the master franchise holder of Domino’s Pizza Thailand, is listed on the Stock Exchange […]