Real Inspiration Blend coffee inspired by Pinterest fans
February 3, 2014
To celebrate the creativity of Pinterest users and the launch of its new Real Inspiration Blend coffee, Minneapolis-based Caribou Coffee will unveil a 64-foot-tall Living Pinterest Board in the Mall of America on Feb. 3. Like the social media site, the display will offer interactive components with the goal of spreading inspiration to shoppers in the Bloomington, Minn., mall.
Lager will hit the market in mid-February, company says
January 30, 2014
MillerCoors, Chicago, will launch Miller Fortune lager in mid-February to help the beer category regain share of the market that has been lost to spirits, wine and their drinking occasions, says Karina Diehl, communications manager for the Miller family of brands and multicultural brands.
Spirits-, beer-, wine-maker sees strong growth in super-, ultra-premium brands
January 30, 2014
Diageo plc, London, reported interim financial results for the six months ended Dec. 31, 2013. Following 2.2 percent growth in the first quarter, net sales grew 1.8 percent in the first half of the fiscal year, supported by 4.6 percent growth in North America, the company reports. Sales in emerging markets also were up 1.3 percent, but were negatively impacted by weakness in China and Nigeria, and sales in Western Europe were down 1 percent, continuing the improvement trend seen in the first quarter.
Andrés Iniesta and sports drink brand challenge consumers to reach their own goals
January 29, 2014
Powerade, a brand of Atlanta-based The Coca-Cola Co., is partnering with Spanish soccer player Andrés Iniesta for its “There’s Power in Every Game” campaign centered around the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Through the campaign, Powerade, the official sports drink of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, will tell stories about soccer players who have overcome adversity to lift their teammates, rally supporters, and inspire communities through their dedication and achievements in the sport, the company says.
BRIC markets will continue to present opportunities in 2014
January 29, 2014
Rabobank Group, a global financial services leader based in New York, has published a new report on the global beverage industry, predicting growth that is lower than historical standards but can be mitigated by strategic initiatives focusing on direct selling, co-manufacturing and distribution efficiency, it says.
St. Louis-based Anheuser-Busch’s Budweiser brand released a teaser trailer for its “Hero’s Welcome” commercial, which will premiere Feb. 2 during Super Bowl XLVIII. This 60-second advertisement, which is one of five Anheuser-Busch Super Bowl commercials running this year, continues Budweiser’s long-standing support of the U.S. military and celebrates returning troops, the company says.
New beverages offer 40 percent less sugar, no artificial sweeteners
January 28, 2014
Plano, Texas-based Dr Pepper Snapple Group’s Mott’s brand is expanding past its staple apple juice and apple sauce products with a new line of juice drinks.
Nielsen study notes shift from healthy to traditional for the big game
January 27, 2014
While watching Super Bowl XLVIII this year, more than half of U.S. consumers plan to drink or serve beer, according to a study conducted by Nielsen, New York.
Online sharing will support Boys & Girls Clubs of America
January 27, 2014
Atlanta-based The Coca-Cola Co. is using one of its two 60-second Super Bowl ads to emphasize consumers’ dreams and aspirations. The commercial, “Going All the Way,” tells a story of triumph over adversity, the company says.
Premium brand joins Don Julio and DeLeón in tequila portfolio
January 27, 2014
Norwalk, Conn.-based Diageo purchased super-premium tequila brand Peligroso from California-based Peligroso Spirits Co. LLC. This announcement comes three weeks after the company announced a joint venture with rap artist and entrepreneur Sean “Diddy” Combs to acquire the luxury tequila brand DeLeón.