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Non alcoholic version of Blue Moon in the works
Blue Moon Brewing Co. is planning to introduce a non-alcoholic version of its flagship beer later this year. Blue Moon Non-Alcoholic Belgian White, a Belgian-style Wheat Brew that comes as the non-alc segment continues to grow and consumers seek out more low- and no-alc options. The new brew is poised to launch in six packs…
AkzoNobel completes acquisition of Chinese Decorative Paints business from Sherwin-Williams
AkzoNobel has completed the acquisition of the Chinese Decorative Paints business of Sherwin-Williams. The Chinese Decorative Paints business is known within Sherwin-Williams as the Chinese Architectural Paint business In a statement, the company said: “The acquisition will further boost the company’s position in China and will allow us further market segmentation and reinforce our position…
Twrl Milk Tea debuts canned plant based tea
Twrl Milk Tea, a plant-based food and beverage company, has launched their hotly anticipated Ube Milk Tea. This ready-to-drink milk tea is a unique twist on the classic black milk tea, melding the nutty, vanilla-like quality of ube with the lightly sweet, vegetal flavours of mulberry tea leaves. What’s more, this caffeine-free brew gets a…
GoodPop revels first healthy canned beverage
GoodPop is taking its mission to clean up classic treats to a new category with the launch of its first beverage, Mini Cans. Made with just real fruit juice and sparkling water, the new line offers families a wholesome and refreshing beverage without any added sugars, sweeteners or flavours. Available in three flavours – Fruit Punch,…
Molson Coors reports best net sales revenue quarter since 2025 merger
Molson Coors Beverage Company experienced its best quarter of reported net sales revenue since the merger of Molson and Coors in 2005, while raising its guidance for full year 2023. The company grew the top and bottom line by double digits in the second quarter, and volume and share grew in the U.S., Canada and…
Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez brings VMC tequila-based canned cocktails to the US
VMC, a ready-to-drink tequila-based canned cocktail born from a partnership between world champion boxer Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez, Spirit of Gallo and Casa Lumbre is bringing VMC tequila-based canned cocktails in the US. VMC is a celebration of Mexican heritage, tradition and flavours, founded by one of its most iconic, globally recognised sporting superstars. VMC, which…
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. and La Colombe sign distribution agreement
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. and La Colombe have announced a strategic partnership, including a long-term sales and distribution agreement for La Colombe ready-to-drink coffee and a long-term licensing, manufacturing and distribution agreement for La Colombe branded K-Cup coffee pods. Keurig Dr Pepper will also make an equity investment in La Colombe, enabling KDP to participate…
Anheuser-Busch delivers more than 21,000 canned drinking water to NY fire departments
Anheuser-Busch and its wholesaler partners are teaming up with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) for the fifth consecutive year to donate emergency drinking water to local fire departments nationwide. This summer, more than 21,000 cans will be donated to nine fire departments across New York to help them prepare for and respond in times of crisis and long…
KKR completes acquisition of Industrial Physics
Industrial Physics has announced the appointment of Barry Lyon to Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and Lance Reisman to the role of Chairman of the Board. Barry succeeds Jim Neville, who has led the Company since 2016. The announcement follows news that the company’s acquisition by investment funds managed by KKR from Union Park Capital (UPC)…
Welcome to August!
What a wash out! No we’re not talking about our industry but the traditional English Summer seems to have been and gone. We brits are obsessed with talking about the weather, particularly when its not been very good so keep your fingers crossed for us and our sanity! In other news, we had a great…