Heineken CEO forecasts EU on-premise to shrink by 10%-to-15%
The European Union will lose up to one-sixth of its bars and restaurants as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, Heineken's CEO has warned.
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Cognac capitalises on locked-down US consumers – figures – Cognac in the US data
Cognac enjoyed a lockdown boom in the US last year, according to figures from trade association the Distilled Spirits Council.
How brand owners can navigate social networks to make e-commerce gains – focus
"We became the first CPG company to partner with Instacart to feature our products on Facebook ads, propelling Constellation to the next level of 3 Tier e-commerce media," declared Bill Newlands, CEO of American alcohol producer Constellation Brands on a company results call yesterday.
If you read only one thing … – This week’s must-reads on just-drinks
Here's a look at the biggest stories and the best content from just-drinks this week.
Supermarket switch boosts alcohol retail sales in UK but recession looms – Mintel
Sales of alcoholic drinks in the UK's retail channel are predicted to grow by 16% this year because of the movement in trade from the closed on-premise, according to a…
Treasury Wine Estates responds to stockpiling with 19 Crimes bag-in-box
Treasury Wine Estates has launched a 1.5-litre bag-in-box pack of 19 Crimes in the UK as consumers look for bigger-volume formats. The box, for 19 Crimes' flagship red blend, will…
Beer shines as alcohol tops UK FMCG growth charts in September – Nielsen
The beer category led the way as alcohol was the fastest-growing FMCG category in the UK grocery channel last month, new figures from Nielsen have shown. Total beer, wine and spirits…
Remy Cointreau partners with Drizly for US online cocktail classes
The US division of Rémy Cointreau has teamed up with alcohol delivery service Drizly to launch the 'Virtual Cocktail Studio' - a series of online sessions designed to teach consumers…
Remy Cointreau ups online ante with new official Louis XIII Cognac store
Rémy Cointreau has launched a new 'e-boutique' for high-end Cognac Louis XIII, to supplement the brand's three bricks-and-mortar outlets, in China and the UK. The company said the new platform…
Cafe Agave expands US presence for Spiked Cold Brew RTD line
Cafe Agave has secured a listing with Walmart across the US for its namesake range of Spiked Cold Brew coffee-based alcoholic RTDs. The four-strong portfolio will be listed in around 1,500…
