Tag: Drinks

Retail Asia29/03/2024
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Coffee prices surged 11.3% to a historic high of VND98,100 (US$3.95) per kilogram on Wednesday as inventories dwindle and production is forecast to decline. The price represented a 110% increase from a year ago. On online coffee business forums, many farmers and traders have expressed surprise at the unprecedented prices, which were around VND70,800 at […]

Retail Asia08/01/2024
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The global energy drinks market’s value reached $62.89 billion in 2023, posting a 7.5 percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR), with the strategic addition of new flavours emerging as a key trend. According to The Business Research Company, the increased demand on emerging distribution channels, notably e-commerce, is driving the growth of the energy drinks […]

Retail Asia21/06/2023
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Irish stout brand Guinness has launched a limited-edition range of branded thermals ahead of winter. The new garments feature the famous ‘Guinness Harp’ pattern and are made from 100-per-cent merino wool to keep “punters warm at the pub”. In addition to the new thermals, the brewery launched a weather platform, The Brewery of Meteorology, designed […]

Retail Asia23/05/2023
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Luiz Schmidt will take over as Managing Director of Bacardi in Australia and New Zealand after more than two years in Panama working as Regional Marketing Director for Bacardi in Latin America and the Caribbean. A University of Technology MBA graduate and FMCG marketing specialist with over 20 years of international experience, Schmidt will lead […]

Retail Asia04/05/2023
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Café owner Liu Houjun gained a little online fame with his unique coffee brewing bravura. Formerly the director of a listed company, the coffee lover, in his 50s, decided to quit his job and open a coffee shop to develop innovative blends. “Different regions in the world all have their own ways of making a […]

Retail Asia05/04/2023
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A consignment of soy milk found contaminated and destroyed in Japan must have been tainted en route, Vietnamese exporter Vinasoy has said. Tests by the National Institute For Food Control on Monday did not find coliform bacteria in the Fami Calcium Soy Milk samples it had retained from the export consignment, it said. But 640 […]

Retail Asia29/03/2023
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Asahi Beverages will close its Green Beacon brewery’s operations in North Brisbane in around 10 weeks. The closure follows several years of “excellent growth” for Green Beacon, according to the company, and is part of a plan to ensure the company’s growth by boosting brewing capacity across various sites. Asahi Beverages will invest in Green […]

Retail Asia28/03/2023
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A world-famous Queensland distillery has joined forces with a popular local brewery to create something unique and exciting – and some big fans couldn’t be more chuffed. Beer and rum lovers will be happy to hear of the newest collaboration between the brewers at the Sunshine Coast’s Eumundi Brewery and the famous Bundaberg Rum Distillery […]

Retail Asia24/02/2023
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The Ministry of Finance is again considering imposing a tax on sweetened beverages eight years after failing to get other ministries’ backing for it. A “reasonable” special consumption tax on sugary drinks would help protect people’s health in line with the World Health Organization’s recommendation and international practice, it said. Consumption of sweetened beverages in […]

Retail Asia14/02/2023
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French liqueur brand Cointreau has unveiled a redesign of its popular amber bottle, the first significant revamp in 140 years. Cointreau, an orange liqueur, has been produced in Angers, France since 1849. It is distilled with a combination of sweet and bitter orange peels to produce a clear spirit that enhances the flavour of cocktails. […]

Retail Asia01/02/2023
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Saigon Beer brewer Sabeco saw revenue jump 33% from 2021 to VND35.24 trillion ($1.5 billion) last year as consumption bounced back after two years of Covid-19. The brewer’s post-tax profit surged nearly 40% to VND5.5 trillion, the highest level since it was sold to ThaiBev in 2017. “The company has improved its production efficiency and […]

Retail Asia04/01/2023
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Frucor Suntory beverage brand, Maximus, continues to raise the stakes in the sports category with its newest product, Maximus Ultra.  Maximus Ultra is the first hybrid sports drink in Australia to contain BCAAs (Branched Chained Amino-Acids) to support muscle recovery and performance. It also contains 50 per cent more electrolytes than regular Maximus as well as B Vitamins, B3, B5, B6 and […]

Retail Asia20/12/2022
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UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization, today announced Delgados Tequila Soda as the Official Tequila Soda of UFC in Australia and New Zealand. The partnership will comprise of year-round activity across Australia and New Zealand, including live event integration at two UFC events in the region and VIP Sweepstakes featuring highly in-demand tickets […]

Retail Asia30/11/2022
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Southern Premium Vineyards has acquired 35 vineyards from wine group Casella Family Brands. The sale comprises 7215 hectares across South Australia and NSW, including water entitlements and plant and equipment attached to the vineyards. The vineyards are located across the Clare Valley, Langhorne Creek and Limestone Coast regions of South Australia, and the Riverina precinct […]

Retail Asia24/10/2022
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Refresco Group, the global independent beverage solutions provider for Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands and retailers in Europe and North America, today announces it has entered into an agreement to acquire Tru Blu Beverages Pty Ltd. (“Tru Blu Beverages”), one of Australia’s leading manufacturers of non-alcoholic beverages. This transaction is subject to regulatory approval. […]

Retail Asia22/08/2022
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S.Pellegrino Essenza has added a new Black Orange & Black Raspberry flavour to its range, joining the existing line-up of Lemon & Lemon Zest and Tangerine & Wild Strawberry. S.Pellegrino’s Essenza is a tasteful range of Italian sparkling mineral water with a subtle hint of fruit flavour, gentle bubbles, and no added sweeteners with zero […]

Retail Asia15/07/2022
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Winter and Guinness go hand in hand, which is why the brand is celebrating Australia’s coldest month of the year with a unique, weather-moderated giveaway. To encourage drinkers into the pub to enjoy a stout at its prime, GUINNESS has launched GUINNESS WEATHER, allowing punters to redeem a free pint of Guinness Draught as soon […]


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