25 June 2020
Costa’s on-the-go model will help post lockdown
British consumers will be relieved to hear that Costa is re-opening over 1,100 stores across the UK by the end of June. This will give coffee lovers a chance to...
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23 June 2020
Heineken Ireland to make use of waste beer by repurposing it into agricultural fertiliser
Brewing giant, Heineken, is collecting over 100,000 kegs of stale beer, stout and cider, previously left dormant in closed pubs across Ireland during the Covid-19 lockdown, to be repurposed into...
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18 June 2020
Can unlock 1.0 of COVID-19 situation provide opportunities for RTD cocktails in India?
After nearly two and a half months of stringent lockdown in India, the central government of India announced Lockdown 5.0 from June 1, with phase 1 of the initiative launched...
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4 June 2020
The power of probiotics: immune-boosting categories see strong sales performance in Japan under Covid-19 outbreak
Probiotic products have been selling well in Japan under the Covid-19 outbreak. According to Yakult Honsha year-on-year sales results, the sales volume* of Yakult branded probiotic products increased by 11.5%...
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1 June 2020
South Africa’s wine industry will not be saved by the eased lockdown rules
On May 24, South Africa’s President Ramaphosa said that retailers will be able to sell alcohol under strict conditions on specified days for limited hours. This represents a partial reversal...
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29 May 2020
Coca-Cola brings Costa Coffee experience at home
As businesses come to terms with the ongoing crisis and adapt to the changing situations, it is imperative for them to look for new ways to reach consumers, as well...
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19 May 2020
Forest Road Brewing launches a home-delivery service of freshly poured draught beer
The Covid-19 crisis led to a nationwide lockdown in the UK, closing entertainment channels like pubs and bars. Breweries have had to devise innovative methods to adapt to this change...
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18 May 2020
Cider makers rise to challenge of Covid-19 pandemic
While on a global scale, Cider is only equivalent to around 1% of the beer market; it has been growing at double the rate of beer and has expanded dramatically...
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18 May 2020
Camden Town Brewery rebrands beverages for the NHS
Camden Town Brewery has rebranded its classic Camden Hells Lager to a limited edition version called Camden Heroes. In light of the Covid-19 outbreak, the brewery has created new packaging...
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13 May 2020
Nestlé reinvents good-for-you drinks with new nesQino launch in China
Nestle has launched a new beverage solution, nesQino, in China. Using 100% natural ingredients, the device allows consumers to easily create healthy and customisable ‘superfood’ drinks at home or in...