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Heineken is scrapping plastic packaging

Heineken is phasing out plastic rings on millions of multipack cans and replacing them with cardboard. Heineken’s cardboard toppers will hit UK shop shelves in April next year. (photo: Heineken) Heineken has invested £22 million at its UK sites to replace the plastic rings that hold together cans of Foster’s, Heineken and Kronenbourg 1664, from April 2020. Instead of plastic rings, the beer sold in the UK will be held together with cardboard “toppers” strong enough to carry their weight. These toppers will then be introduced to Heineken’s wider portfolio, including...

Bud Light Acts Fast on World Series Spots

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Dear Client: Anyone who watched the World Series knows the iconic moment in Game 5 where a guy double fisting Bud Lights cans took a fly ball to the chest rather than unhand his beers. He got the ball anyway. Well, A-B wasted no time finding the guy, who we now know is Jeff Adams. … Continue reading “Bud Light Acts Fast on World Series Spots” You are unauthorized to view this page. Read the full article

A-B Accuses MillerCoors of Trade Secret Meddling in CornGate Counterclaim

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Dear Client: A huge twist in CornGate. Anheuser-Busch has filed a counterclaim today that asserts several civil claims against MillerCoors, mainly accusing MillerCoors of coming into possession of their trade secrets, including recipes for Bud Light and Michelob Ultra. A-B claims in today’s filing that MillerCoors obtained this information through one of its brewers at … Continue reading “A-B Accuses MillerCoors of Trade Secret Meddling in CornGate Counterclaim” You are unauthorized to view this page. Read the full article

Top Ohio On-Premise Chain Looks to Bud Light, Modelo, Seltzer to Boost Beer

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Dear Client: With about 23 locations across Ohio, Winking Lizard Tavern sports bar (and its more upscale, whiskey-oriented Lizardville concept) go through a lot of draft beer. BBD caught up with director of operations John Lane to explore some business highlights and trends, right before his annual supplier meeting. We were surprised at some of … Continue reading “Top Ohio On-Premise Chain Looks to Bud Light, Modelo, Seltzer to Boost Beer” You are unauthorized to view this page. Read the full article

2019 Market Update | Day 75

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Corona brewer Constellation is nearing a deal to sell some wine brands to E. & J. Gallo Constellation Brands is in advanced talks to sell its some of its low-end wine brands to E. & J. Gallo Winery, people familiar with the situation tell CNBC. Constellation put its U.S. wine business, which includes brands like Clos du Bois, Mark West and Arbor Mist, up for sale last year as part of its move into cannabis. Sales of non-premium wine have slowed, as millennials focus increasingly on health and alternative indulgences like cannabis. CNBC Lauren Hirsch 15 March 2019 Constellation Brands...

2019 Market Update | day 72

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Pernod Weighs Sale of Jacob’s Creek, Campo Viejo Wines https://www.bloomberg.com/ By Ruth David and Thomas Buckley March 13, 2019 Pernod Ricard SA is considering a sale of its wine division, which includes Australia’s Jacob’s Creek and Spain’s Campo Viejo labels, according to people familiar with the matter. The world’s second-largest distiller has held early discussions on a potential sale of the unit, which has sales of about $500 million, said the people. Deliberations are at a preliminary stage and Pernod may ultimately decide to retain the business,...

2019 Market Update 70

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Anheuser-Busch Chasing Online Beer Sales As Grocery E-Commerce Picks Up Steam https://www.marketwatch.com/Tonya garciaMarch 12, 2019 As online grocery sales slowly creep higher, anheuser-busch inbev s.a. is wasting no time getting a foothold in the burgeoning e-commerce beer sector, which is only just starting to come to the attention of shoppers. Through ab inbev’s bud, -0.12% global growth and innovation group, zx ventures, it is working across north america to “elevate the beer category online,” which only made up less than 1% of the market in the u.s. in 2017. According...

MillerCoors takes another swipe at Bud Light for its corn syrup Super Bowl ad?

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MillerCoors published Nielsen data showing Bud Light’s falling sales since the rival beer aired a Super Bowl ad attacking Miller Lite and Coors Light for using corn syrup in their products.MillerCoors had already hit back at Bud Light on Twitter and with a full-page New York Times ad. The ad further jeopardized a beer alliance after MillerCoors pulled out of a meeting scheduled for this month. MillerCoors took another swipe at Bud Light in a blog post that pointed to the rival beermakers’ falling sales since it aired its Super Bowl ad that called out Miller and Coors’ use...

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