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US open ditches plastic for Aluminium cups
Fewer diesel-powered generators, ore solar-powered energy, a reduction in single-use plastics, all-digital ticketing, all things that the U.S. Golf Association says it is committed to amongst other green efforts at the 2022 U.S. Open at The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts. The USGA calls it the “most sustainable U.S. Open Championship on-site experience to date.”…
Consumer demand for eco-friendly and sustainable product packaging remains robust
New data has revealed that consumer demand for eco-friendly and sustainable product packaging has proven remarkably stable and robust throughout the societal changes that have occurred in the last several years. Trivium Packaging has released its 2022 Global Buying Green Report, based on a survey of more than 15,000 consumers across Europe, North America, and South…
Sustainability at the heart of Brewery overhaul says Molson Coors
It will save 100 million gallons of water per year. It’s designed to reduce waste by 35%, capture 30% more carbon dioxide and reduce energy usage by 30%. When it’s complete, the massive multiyear overhaul of the Molson Coors brewery in Golden, Colo., will result in one of the world’s most efficient breweries. More importantly,…
Bud Light Seltzer kicks off summer with newest variety pack
Bud Light Seltzer is raising a can to warmer weather this season as it introduces the newest limited-edition variety pack to its portfolio of “Loudest Flavours Ever,” the Bud Light Seltzer Cocktail Hour variety pack. The limited-edition Bud Light Seltzer Cocktail Hour Pack Flavours will be available April 25 with the following varieties: Tropical Punch,…
Anheuser-Busch InBev appoints Marcel Marcondes as global CMO
Anheuser-Busch InBev has announced a newly aligned commercial leadership structure it says is designed to accelerate the next phase of innovation and growth. Based in New York, Ricardo Tadeu, formerly Chief B2B Officer, has been appointed to the newly created role, Chief Growth Officer, reporting to AB InBev Chief Executive Officer, Michel Doukeris. This new…
Budweiser launches the energy collective to help power the world with renewable energy
Budweiser has launched The Energy Collective to help provide renewable electricity to bars, music venues and stadiums around the world. This launch follows and contributes to Budweiser parent company AB InBev’s recently announced ambition to achieve net zero across its value chain by 2040. To date, the producers of Budweiser have converted more than 2,000…
Athletic Brewing pledges (another) $1 million to clean up trails
Athletic Brewing is honouring Earth Day via its outdoors-focused give back programme, Two for the Trails. Athletic Brewing is pledging $1 million to grant winners of Two for the Trails in 2022. Applicable organisations must be focused on trail and park clean-ups and maintenance, as the programme is designed to help cover funding gaps on…
Guinness begins global roll out of Cold Brew Coffee Beer
The latest cutting-edge brand development brings the iconic magic of Guinness and distinct coffee flavours together to create a delicious, smooth taste sensation. Dialling up the much-loved coffee notes of Guinness Draught, Cold Brew Coffee Beer is an ideal drink for those who may not have previously considered enjoying a pint of the black stuff,…
Canned wine brand secures listing in Tesco
Canvino, a naturally sparkling Italian canned wine brand, is rolling out in 900 Tesco stores across the country. Available in two flavours, Rosé and Bianco, the wine is priced at £2.75 per can with larger packs available from the brand’s website. Marc Laventure, MD and Co-Founder of Canvino, said: “We’re delighted that Canvino will be…
Romco Group plans expansions this year
London-based Romco Group, which has operations in Nigeria and other African nations, has said that it has planned its “most ambitious capex program to date” for this year as it builds on what it calls record sales in 2021. In a seven-page quarterly report released in late March, Romco calls 2021 a “stellar year of…
