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"Was Coca-Cola the right company to buy Zico? In hindsight, probably not" - just-drinks speaks to Zico founder Mark Rampolla 19 Jan 2021

Andy Morton

Mark Rampolla founded Zico Coconut Water in 2004, building the brand into a major force in soft drinks and introducing a generation of consumers to low-sugar, functional waters. The strength of the brand was underlined in 2013 when The Coca-Cola Co bought Zico for an undisclosed fee. Last year, in a sharp reversal of fortunes for the brand, Coca-Cola announced Zico was one of about 200 brands earmarked to be discontinued as the group implemented a major cost-cutting programme. Last week, in yet another twist for Zico, Rampolla's investment company, Powerplant Ventures. acquired the coconut water from Coca-Cola, returning Rampolla to the brand he created. Yesterday, just-drinks spoke to him about his journey back to Zico, what changes he has seen in the beverage industry while away and why Coca-Cola is not the best company to build emerging categories.

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"Carbon neutrality will be basic hygiene factor stuff in ten years time" - just-drinks speaks to Eden Mill founder Paul Miller 25 Sep 2020

Andy Morton

Earlier this month, just-drinks spoke to Eden Mill founder Paul Miller about the alcohol industry's re-tuned focus on sustainability and how the company's plan to open a carbon-neutral distillery in St Andrews serves as a model for the future.

Earth Day 2021 - The drinks initiatives as they're announced 22 Apr 21

Rhodri Morgan

In the run-up to Earth Day 2021 this Thursday (22 April), just-drinks lists the latest sustainability initiatives from brand owners across the global beverage industry:

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Heineken marks Earth Day with renewed sustainability goals 22 Apr 21

Rhodri Morgan

Heineken has unveiled a new sustainability programme covering personnel, operations and production. 

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The Coca-Cola Co calls for increased efforts on plastic reusage 21 Apr 21

Rhodri Morgan

The Coca Cola Co's CEO admitted the company must do more to collect and re-use bottles used in its products.

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Beam Suntory commits US$1bn to sustainability upgrades 21 Apr 21

Rhodri Morgan

Beam Suntory is to invest around US$1bn in a company-wide sustainability strategy, revealed today.

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Pernod Ricard rolls out Our/New York Basil vodka 19 Apr 21

Rhodri Morgan

Pernod Ricard has launched a new expression under its city distilling project Our/Vodka using New York-grown basil.

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Diageo targets Johnnie Walker environmental credentials 15 Apr 21

Olly Wehring

Diageo has kicked off a sustainability push for its Johnnie Walker blended Scotch, with the brand pledging to be at net-zero for carbon by 2030.