Wanis International Foods has joined forces with one of the Caribbean’s biggest brewers, Carib Brewery Limited (CBL) to bring STAG Lager to the UK. Launched in Trinidad over thirty years ago, STAG will be exclusively distributed by one of the UK’s leading World Foods specialists, Wanis International Foods, and is available in a 275ml, stand-out […]
Heineken unveiled a new integrated global marketing campaign known as “There’s more behind the star.” Consumers are invited to discover the authentic product stories that are the foundation of an iconic global brand. The new US and global led program is comprised of three new TV commercials, featuring award-winning actor, Benicio Del Toro. Launching in […]
The entry deadline to the 18th annual International Food and Beverage (FAB) Creative Excellence Awards has been extended to March 15th, 2016. The FAB Awards recognizes the crucial contribution that superior creative and effective work makes to build brands in the Food and Beverage industry. On the threshold of its eighteenth year, the FAB Awards […]
Jim Beam is aiming to give it’s portfolio of bourbon drinks a more premium feel and has undergone its first ever global packaging redesign. The Beam Suntory-owned brand said the updated bottle looks to better represent “the premium bourbon inside” and contemporise the Jim Beam brand to appeal to younger drinkers while celebrating its heritage. […]
Starbucks Coffee Company announced a partnership to open the first Starbucks store in Italy. Percassi, confirmed as Starbucks licensee in Italy, will own and operate Starbucks stores, with the first store opening in Milan in early 2017. February 29th’s announcement is especially significant for Starbucks Coffee Company chairman and CEO Howard Schultz. Thirty-three years ago, Schultz […]
Havana Club, the global leading rum in the super-premium and above category, is to launch the Havana Club Tributo Collection on the 29th February 2016, with packaging designed by Nude Brand Creation. The new series of limited editions created with exceptional rum reserves are set to be unveiled annually at the Cuban Habanos Festival. A […]
Anheuser-Busch announced the upcoming launch of Best Damn Cherry Cola, the second offering from Best Damn Brewing Co. in the US. Hitting shelves March 7, Best Damn Cherry Cola is aged on whole cherries after brewing for a flavourful, harder take on the timeless taste of cherry cola. “Best Damn Cherry Cola continues to build […]
Diageo has entered into an agreement with Dr Vijay Mallya under which he has resigned from his position as Chairman and non-executive director of United Spirits Limited (USL) and from the boards of other USL group companies. Following Dr Mallya’s resignation, the USL board will appoint Mahendra Kumar Sharma, currently independent non-executive director and Chairman […]
AB InBev said it would up spend on sales and marketing in 2016 to boost its top global beer brands and get younger consumers to see beer in “new and fresh ways”. The global brewer unveiled its plans during its full year results for 2015, reporting revenue growth of 6.3%. Revenues of its three global […]
Belvoir Fruit Farms is launching a limited edition of its popular 75cl Elderflower Pressé with a special ‘You’re Lovely’ label to coincide with an eight week Facebook promotion, which runs from 29 February, just in time for Mother’s Day. The ‘You’re Lovely’ label gives details on how people can nominate someone they think is lovely […]