1. Department: Beverage

New PMP for Malibu Pineapple RTD lands exclusively in convenience channel

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Pernod Ricard is adding a new £2.19 price-mark to its Malibu Pineapple ready-to-drink (RTD) format amidst rapid growth of the pre-mix can category (+22% in convenience). Launching exclusively in the impulse channel, the sparkling mixed drink is made with white rum, coconut and pineapple flavours and offers consumers a convenient on-the-go solution, suitable for drinks …

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