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COVID-19 may permanently change how we buy alcohol

COVID-19 may permanently change how we buy alcohol

21 May 2020

Online sales of alcohol are skyrocketing due to restrictions on movement that inhibit consumers from enjoying their favorite cocktails outside the confines of their house and deter in-person trips to the supermarket. According to data from Nielsen, e-c...

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Jack Daniels and Drinkworks team up for cocktails in a pod

Jack Daniels and Drinkworks team up for cocktails in a pod

12 May 2020

Jack Daniels Lynchburg Lemonade is now conveniently in a pod. Through a partnership between Brown-Forman and Drinkworks, the classic lemonade, whiskey, triple sec combination is now available for a limited time with the touch of a button on the Drinkwo...

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Study shows coffee brewing methods are linked to heart health

Study shows coffee brewing methods are linked to heart health

6 May 2020

Norwegian researchers published a new study in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology that demonstrated an association between drinking filtered coffee and a 12% lower risk of heart disease in men and a 20% lower risk in women. Drinking filtered...

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Chicken protein now comes bottled for convenience

Chicken protein now comes bottled for convenience

5 May 2020

Singaporean workout enthusiast, Brian Chia, brought BE ALPHA meat-based protein smoothies to Singapore where he has found commercial success. He is now looking to expand his meal replacement beverage to the U.S. and other countries.

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Grupo Modelo suspends beer production in Mexico

Grupo Modelo suspends beer production in Mexico

13 Apr 2020

Grupo Modelo will temporarily stop brewing Corona beer and other brands to comply with the Mexican government’s order to suspend all non-essential activities in the wake of a growing number of cases of COVID-19. The order for the temporary suspension r...

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COVID-19 negatively impacts Q1 alcohol and dairy sales in China

COVID-19 negatively impacts Q1 alcohol and dairy sales in China

3 Apr 2020

Euromonitor released a report revealing that both alcohol and dairy sales have suffered as a result of the extended quarantine in many Chinese cities during the first quarter of the year.

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Unilever to exit tea business?

Unilever to exit tea business?

3 Feb 2020

Unilever has announced its financial results for 2019, reporting sales growth of 2.9%, operating margin up by 50bps and EPS up 8.1%.

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Prinova demonstrates global premix capabilities with innovative new formulations

Prinova demonstrates global premix capabilities with innovative new formulations

16 Sep 2019

To highlight their latest product innovations Prinova showcased a range of scientifically proven ingredients and custom formulations at this year’s Fi-Asia in Bangkok.

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Campden BRI appoints new head of brewing services

Campden BRI appoints new head of brewing services

6 Sep 2019

Derek Orford has joined Campden BRI as head of brewing services. Orford has 36 years in the industry, during which he qualified as a master brewer in 1991 while at Whitbread.

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Nestlé launches plant-based frothy coffees

Nestlé launches plant-based frothy coffees

9 Aug 2019

Nestlé has launched three plant-based frothy coffees under its Nescafé Gold brand.

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Firmenich takes an interest in ArtSci

Firmenich takes an interest in ArtSci

25 Jun 2019

Firmenich has formed a strategic partnership with ArtSci Biology Technologies, taking a minority equity stake in the Chinese flavour company.

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CP Kelco expands APAC gellan gum capacity

CP Kelco expands APAC gellan gum capacity

5 Jun 2019

CP Kelco is investing in the expansion of its gellan gum production capacity to support growth in the Asia-Pacific region.

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