Paper by University of Leicester scientists shows resveratrol can still be used in the body after it has been metabolised. A chemical found in red wine remains effective at fighting cancer even after the body’s metabolism has converted it into other compounds. This is an important finding in a new paper published in the journal […]
Bill Mitchell, Jim Mitchell and Avi Gieger have come together to develop a machine that lets you easily make beer. Their brainchild, called ‘PicoBrew Zymatic’, is a kitchen appliance that’s a dream come true for those who love their lager. With the machine, all users have to do is to load up ingredients—grain, hops and […]
Danny Trejo knows how to get a point across and now he’s going to put that talent to work to ensure that nothing interferes with Miller Time. Work obligations, time constraints, even mobile phones can sometimes get in the way of Miller Time. Miller Lite has partnered with Trejo, an original Hollywood tough-guy, to protect […]
Gallo Family Vineyards proudly announces the launch of the Gallo Family Vineyards Crest Creator. This fun and interactive microsite offers a way to create, share and download personalized family crests for all your families, whether they include the people you’re related to, or simply the people that you relate to in life. At CrestCreator.com, 17 […]
Sourz, the alcoholic drinks beverage has launched its biggest ever through-the-line campaign , ‘This is Our Shot’. Created by The Leith Agency, and described as “embodying the YOLO and FOMO beliefs of the target consumer”, the campaign will centre around a new 30-second television advert that follows an epic night out in which shots of […]
This is one invention that should appeal to craft beer enthusiasts. Made in Northern Ireland, the ‘Brewbot’ is an appliance that lets you brew your own beer at home via an integrated smartphone app. By automating the homebrewing process, hobbyists are free to set up their Brewbot in the morning and walk away. As their […]
Grant’s whisky has appointed Inferno to its advertising account after a contested pitch. Inferno won the account after a final shootout against VCCP. BSUR, Fred & Farid and Ogilvy & Mather also pitched. It is understood that although there was no current incumbent on the account, Grant’s has previously worked with My Agency and Geronimo. […]
Heineken has used ‘Leap motion’ technology in Taiwan to encourage customers to have a personal experience by interacting with the brand and share Heineken’s essential secret. To celebrate Heineken’s 140th birthday, they created a time travel interactive booth in the heart of Taipei city. You travel through time to explore the magic of Heineken. The […]
Heineken has hinted it is to launch a home appliance for beer inspired by the success of the coffee machine as the result of a global tie-up with industrial designer Marc Newson. The brewer says the appliance will “revolutionise the way beer is experienced and enjoyed at home”. It declined to give further details ahead […]
Pernod Ricard, the owner of Absolut Vodka and Malibu, has awarded its UK media planning and buying business to Havas Media after a final contest against the incumbent, Vizeum. Goodstuff Communications was involved at an earlier stage of the process. Havas Media had handled the business before Vizeum’s appointment in 2006. A spokesman for the […]