Carlsberg Group is launching its first global venture into the ‘hard drinks’ category – the category, which was launched in the USA in 1999 and is now worth $1bn per annum. Seth & Riley’s Garage will be launched initially in Russia and Canada. The new refreshing alcoholic beverage is inspired by the USA’s tradition of […]
The Board of Directors of Bacardi Limited, the largest privately held spirits company in the world, announced the departure of president and chief executive officer Ed Shirley. Mr. Shirley expressed his plans to return to retirement after a successful 36-year career. An interim CEO will be announced shortly and will serve until a successor is […]
The Cuba Mountain Coffee Company (CMC), the company behind the new ethically and sustainably farmed and artisan-roasted Alma de Cuba gourmet coffee brand will be launching an entry-level mini 225gm pack available at £7 from their e-commerce site (wholesale £4.50). A steady increase in production of top-end coffee from the island and the growing close […]
Danish chocolate milk brand Cocio is hitting the streets of London for its first UK campaign, with targeted sampling activity to generate intrigue around the brand. Activity kicked off on Friday 4th April, led by Space. As lead BTL agency for Cocio, which is owned by dairy company Arla, Space is responsible for delivering a […]
To demonstrate the portability of its drinks, British juice brand Robinsons and agency Iris Worldwide enlisted Oscar-winning special effects studio Framestore, who were behind the effects for Gravity, to create a space-themed ad for its new ‘SQUASH’D’ juice concentrate. The studio sent a group of eight on board a jet and dropped them from 35,000 […]
Heineken, the official malt beverage sponsor of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, will unveil the Heineken House, April 11 – 13 and April 18 – 20, providing festival-goers a new way to experience Heineken with unique collaborations across music, food and art. Dedicated to legendary musical performances, the Heineken House will feature live […]
Modelo Especial continues to embrace its Mexican authenticity, with the national expansion of Modelo Especial Chelada. The specially-brewed “cerveza preparada” serves up an authentic blend of Modelo Especial with the refreshing flavors of tomato, salt and lime in a ready-to-enjoy 24 oz. can. The recipe was carefully crafted to deliver a true Mexican Chelada taste […]
The Carlsberg Group has entered into an agreement to acquire 51% of Zatecky Pivovar in the Czech Republic. The brewery was established in 1801 and is located inside the castle walls of the city of Zatec, which is in the heart of the famous Zatec (Saaz) hops growing region. The brewery has a production capacity […]
AMP Energy and racing superstar Dale Earnhardt Jr. are excited to announce the debut of a new sour grape flavor, Dale Jr. Sour, available for a limited time at participating 7-Eleven stores across the country starting on April 2. Dale Jr. chose the new sour grape flavor for this limited edition AMP Energy product, which […]
As the Game Of Thrones‘ fourth season is coming up, the brewery Ommegang has come up with its third range of beers inspired by the Targaryen House. Named after the house’s motto, which is “Fire and Blood”, each label showcases Daenerys Targaryen’s three dragons— Drogon, Rhaegal and Viserion. The visual effects specialists from the series created […]