Momentum is building towards a sugar tax. What does this mean for Britain’s sugary brands? Earlier in March 2016, the Health Secretary, Jeremy Hunt, stated unequivocally that the idea remains on the table. He was echoing a statement made by the Prime Minister in January, and advice issued by Public Health England in October. The […]
Japanese brewer Asahi have reportedly made a 400bn yen (£2.3bn) bid for beer brands Peroni and Grolsch days after Danish brewer Carlsberg confirmed that it wouldn’t be investing in the brands. According to Japanese newspaper The Yomiuri Shimbun, Asahi’s bid for the two brands that AB InBev is planning to sell off following its takeover […]
H.J. Heinz Company and Kraft Foods Group, Inc. announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement to create The Kraft Heinz Company, forming the third largest food and beverage company in North America with an unparalleled portfolio of iconic brands. Under the terms of the agreement, which has been unanimously approved by both […]
Mars, Incorporated announced that it has successfully completed its acquisition of the Iams, Eukanuba and Natura brands in North America, Latin America and other select countries from The Procter & Gamble Company. This follows an agreement announced by the companies in April 2014 and receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals. Mars also announced that it […]
Carling has released an online ad to tie in with the Duchess of Cambridge giving birth to a son. The humorous ad, created by Creature, fits into Carling’s “refreshingly perfect” campaign, which launched in May 2013. The spot shows a man in dungarees entering an empty nursery and then setting to work decorating the room. The […]
SSP, the leading dedicated operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations, is pleased to announce that it has appointed Kate Swann as Chief Executive Officer effective from September 4. She succeeds Andrew Lynch who will stand down after nine years in the role. Kate Swann has had a 23 year career in the retail […]
A report into social video marketing has found that the alcohol industry is failing to adequately optimise content for the social web, with 97 per cent of ad shares in the last quarter coming from four adverts alone. The report from Unruly – Untapped Potential, The State of Sharing in the Alcohol Sector – found […]
A look at the effectiveness of the Government TV campaign targeting obesity after supermarkets agree voluntary 'traffic light' food labelling.
Obesity is a serious concern for the United Kingdom, with as much as two-thirds of men and almost as many women now being overweight, according to an NHS report. In England 24% of men and 26% of women are obese, while 65% of men and 58% of women are either overweight or obese. These figures […]
Coca-Cola retains the #1 spot — Apple jumps to #2; Facebook enters Top 100 as Google overtakes Microsoft Coca-Cola, Apple and IBM lead Interbrand’s 13th annual Best Global Brands report. While Coca-Cola retained its #1 position, Apple jumped to #2 with stellar sales in both developed and emerging markets over the last year. Social media […]