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Consumer Goods Stories
Thursday September 09, 2010
Miller Brands In World Beer Growth Push
Miller Brands is working closely with partners such as retailers and pub companies to boost its world beer category, especially its Peroni Nastro Azzurro and Pilsner Urquell brands, in the UK.
Read more on www.marketingweek.co.uk »
Reckitt Benckiser Rapped By ASA
A TV ad for Calgon water softener, a Reckitt Benckiser brand, has been banned by the ASA for being misleading. It claimed that using the product over a lifetime was less than the cost of buying a new washing machine, which consumers would have to do if they used another brand.
Read more on www.marketingweek.co.uk »
Wednesday September 08, 2010
William Grant & Sons Opens New Office In Dublin
William Grant & Sons has announced the establishment of its new global marketing office in Dublin, from where the company's non-Scotch portfolio will be managed.
Read more on www.foodbev.com »
Foster's Knocks Back AU$2.7bn Offer For Wine
Australia's largest brewer, Foster's Group, has rejected a private equity offer of AU$2.7bn (£1.6bn) for its wine business on the grounds that it was too cheap.
Tuesday September 07, 2010
Nestlé Ramps Up Work To Slash C02 And Waste
Nestlé is stepping up its efforts with regards to sustainability in the UK and Ireland with a pledge to slash CO2 emissions and reduce waste by 20% and increase renewable energy usage by 10% by 2015.
Read more on www.thegrocer.co.uk »
Twinings To Leave Britain For Poland
Iconic British tea company, Twinings, has announced that it is shutting its North Tyneside factory and moving production to Poland and China.
Read more on www.telegraph.co.uk »
Monday September 06, 2010
African Lager Windhoek Gets Autumn Push
Diageo is spending £400,000 in September and October to raise awareness of its Windhoek lager, which was launched in the UK in May.
Read more on www.morningadvertiser.co.uk »
Innocent To Open East London Pop-Up Café
Ethical smoothie and drinks maker, Innocent, is opening a pop-up café in East London. Each item on the menu will contain the recommended five-a-day intake of fruit and vegetables.
Read more on www.marketingmagazine.co.uk »
Friday September 03, 2010
McBride Completes Czech Skincare Swoop
Leading supplier of private label household and personal care products, McBride, has moved into skincare following the acquisition of 70% of Czech manufacturer Dermacol in an £8m deal.
Read more on www.thegrocer.co.uk »
Samsung Unveils iPad Rival Galaxy Tab
Samsung has officially revealed its tablet computer, the Galaxy Tab, at a popular consumer electronics show in Berlin. It will reportedly be sold at half the price of Apple's iPad.
Read more on www.brandrepublic.com »
Thursday September 02, 2010
Tax Drink On Strength Not Type, Says Diageo
Diageo has proposed that the government tax alcoholic drinks based on strength, as opposed to type.
Read more on www.thegrocer.co.uk »
Apple Unveils New iPods
Apple has launched a new line of iPod media players, including a new iPod Touch which incorporates a video calling function.
Read more on www.independent.co.uk »
Binatone Beats Samsung And BlackBerry With Budget Tablet Launch
UK telephone maker Binatone has launched a budget tablet computer, HomeSurf, which runs on Google's Android operating system and costs £130. The product does not offer a 3G connection, but uses Wi-Fi to access the internet.
Read more on www.marketingmagazine.co.uk »
Wednesday September 01, 2010
Heinz Tomato Soup: 100 Years Old
Heinz tomato soup is celebrating 100 years of being on British shop shelves today. It has been sold in virtually unchanged packaging during this time.
Read more on www.telegraph.co.uk »
Pernod Ricard Completes Ambrosio Velasco Sale
Pernod Ricard has sold its Spanish wine and liqueurs business Ambrosio Velasco to Diego Zamora for €32.4m in cash.
Read more on www.just-drinks.com »
Tuesday August 31, 2010
Hardys Backs Come Dine With Me Deal With Major Campaign
Constellation Wines brand Hardys has renewed its sponsorship of the popular Channel 4 show 'Come Dine With Me', which will include the launch of an iPhone app based on the programme.
Read more on www.marketingmagazine.co.uk »
Friday August 27, 2010
Tic Tac Teams Up With The X Factor
Tic Tac is targeting the youth market with an on-pack promotion giving away tickets to The X Factor live shows and tour.
Read more on www.marketingweek.co.uk »
Asahi Breweries To Acquire P&N Beverages
Japanese brewer Asahi has tabled a $323m (AUD364m) bid for Australia's third-largest soft drinks group, P&N Beverages, following its recent takeover of Schweppes operations in the country.
Read more on www.just-drinks.com »
Hershey Appoints Importer And Distributor
American confectioner Hershey has appointed Euro Food Brands as its official importer and distributor in the UK to take advantage of significant growth opportunities in the country.
Read more on www.just-food.com »
Thursday August 26, 2010
Danone-Chiquita Acquires Smoothie Producer Immédia
Danone's French joint venture, Danone-Chiquita, has acquired smoothie producer Immédia for an unknown amount.