Dept. Beverage

Articles on non alcoholic beverage.

  1. Stores & Formats

Non-Alcoholic Brand Boisson Files for Bankruptcy Protection, Closes all Stores

Boisson has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and shuttered its eight brick-and-mortar stores, according to multiple media reports and a LinkedIn blog post by Boisson founder Nicholas Bodkins. The non-alcoholic (NA) beverage brand plans to continue operating as a wholesaler and a DTC ecommerce retailer. Boisson had taken a “neighborhood stores” approach to brick-and-mortar […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Market Research

This cartoon is partly inspired by a classic quote attributed to David Ogilvy: “The trouble with market research is that people don’t think what they feel, they don’t say what they think and they don’t do what they say.” That’s not to say that that market research isn’t important. But directly asking consumers what they […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

Government ‘hampers growth’ of mid-strength alcoholic drinks

Consumers should be able to opt for mid-strength alcoholic drinks rather than having to choose between full-strength and no or low, says a newly released white paper. The report, from “mindful drinking” specialist Club Soda, calls for greater clarity on the official definitions of ‘alcohol-free’… This story continues at Government ‘hampers growth’ of mid-strength alcoholic […]
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  1. Department & Category

Lookout Wendy’s, Burger King, Taco Bell Here are 10 Reasons Convenience Stores Are Eating Your Lunch

  When consumers ask, What’s for Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner for decades, fast food restaurants have been the go-to for busy folks seeking a quick and easy bite. But a new contender is emerging, and it’s lurking around every corner: the convenience store. Grocerant niche Ready-2-Eat and Heat-N-Eat fresh prepared food offered at convenience stores […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

The Physical Retail, Digital Canvas Customer Shopping Experience DSI

“If we can satisfy some real needs for the consumers and bring a thoughtful application of technology, analytics, and science to this new environment, then I think we will achieve this trifecta of wins — consumers will win, retailers and brands will win.” — Arsen Avakian, CEO and Founder of Cooler Screens The majority of […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Success Clues from McDonald’s and Krispy Kreme Partnership

  Regular readers of this blog know that success does leave clues. Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® ponders what could be next in this top-of-mind branding breakfast daypart partnership between McDonald’s and Krispy Kreme.  Will it drive new electricity into both brands or just one? 1.       Leveraging Brand Recognition: Both […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Decoding the Language of Luxury

For affluent consumers who are ultra-sensitized to luxury brands and their codes of meaning, savoir-faire is the ultimate flex. In some prominent families, purchases and self-presentation trigger complex negotiations between social obligation and self-expression. A perfect example is the age-old tradition of donning your grandmother’s heavy wedding set instead of daring to decline the matriarch’s […]
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  1. Department: Beverage

BrewDog unveils new low ABV beer Cold Beer

BrewDog presents new low alcohol Cold Beer (3.4% ABV). A 3.4% ABV lager, Cold Beer uses historic brewing techniques from the Kolsch style, fermenting the beer with an ale yeast but at a lower lager temperature, hence the term ‘Cold Beer’. The brand says this… This story continues at BrewDog unveils new low ABV beer […]
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  1. Holiday & Events

Easter spending expected to rise to £1.9bn, says GlobalData

UK consumers are set to spend £1.9bn this Easter, a 4.0% increase on 2023. Spend on Easter food and drink is expected to drive the uplift as consumers plan to splash out, feeling less restricted by financial pressures amid the cost-of-living crisis, according to a… This story continues at Easter spending expected to rise to […]
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  1. Department: Beverage

Adnams reveals new brand design

Southwold brewery, Adnams, is rolling out a full redesign of its core beer range. The range of coastal brews has been reimagined by Adnams and Brighton-based design studio CookChick with local artist Vanessa Sorboen, to reflect the brand’s Suffolk home. Drawing inspiration from its coastal… This story continues at Adnams reveals new brand design Or […]
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  1. Department: Food

New Fruit-tella Berries & Cherry Stick

Perfetti Van Melle, has expanded its range of chews with the brand-new Fruit-tella Berries & Cherry Stick. Made with real fruit juice, all-natural colours and flavours and vegan, the individually wrapped chews promote both hygiene and portion control. Adding to the product’s credentials, Fruit-tella Berries… This story continues at New Fruit-tella Berries & Cherry Stick […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Inventory monitoring startup Gather AI bags $17 million in funding to transform supply chain traceability

Gather AI, a provider of computer vision and AI powered warehouse inventory monitoring solutions, has announced a $17 million Series A-1 round led by Bain Capital Ventures with participation from Tribeca Venture Partners, Dundee Venture Capital, Expa, and Bling Capital. This provides a total of $34 million raised to date. The cash will be invested […]
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  1. Department: Beverage

Map Trading presents Popping Boba Bubble Tea

Map Trading has launched Popping Boba Bubble Tea in association with food and beverage brand Vinut and will be available in four flavours: Strawberry, Lychee, Peach and Mango. Head of sales, Gurmail Singh Lal Map Trading Ltd says: “We are so excited to be kicking… This story continues at Map Trading presents Popping Boba Bubble […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Top Trends in the E-cigarette Industry: An In-depth Market Overview

The e-cigarette industry, also known as the vaping industry, has witnessed exponential growth and transformation in recent years. Fueled by the desire for alternatives to traditional tobacco products, e-cigarettes have gained widespread popularity, especially among younger demographics. The industry has been marked by innovation, with various devices, flavors, and delivery systems constantly emerging. The industry […]
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  1. Retail Ecosystem

Key Takeaways From Shoptalk Spring 2024

Shoptalk always brings the best and brightest minds of the industry together for four days packed with insights, networking opportunities, trend predictions and so much more. This year, the spring event in Las Vegas was no exception. But like many other major industry events, Shoptalk can feel like you’re sprinting a marathon — there’s so […]
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  1. CPG: Food

Müller targets take home with new FRijj format

Müller Yogurt & Desserts is targeting further growth in the flavoured milk category with the launch of large ‘take home’ Müller FRijj cartons. Becky Spellman, associate marketing manager at Müller Yogurt & Desserts said: “We think there is a huge opportunity for category growth in… This story continues at Müller targets take home with new […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Target poised for renewed growth

MINNEAPOLIS — Target Corp. achieved stunning profit growth in fiscal 2023 despite continued soft sales that ameliorated somewhat over the second half. Looking to the future, management expects to reignite growth by reinforcing, refining and enhancing the strengths that have driven top- and bottom-line expansion for the retailer over the past decade. No strategic reset […]
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  1. Owned Brands (Private Label)

PLMA elects new board chair, directors

NEW YORK — Kristal Sevcik, vice president of business development at AmeriQual Group LLC, has been elected chairperson of the board of directors of PLMA, the trade association for the global store brands industry. Sevcik, who most recently served as first vice chairperson, was chosen on March 21 at PLMA’s 2024 annual meeting and leadership donference […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Circana: Consumers settle into new spending patterns

CHICAGO — U.S. retail sales revenue in February remained flat in the discretionary general merchandise and consumer packaged goods categories and units declined 1% compared to the same month last year, according to. Circana. Discretionary general merchandise spending declines continued at the newly established levels, with 5% dollar and 4% unit sales declines compared to […]
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  1. Department: Food

Energy drink Sneak to join World of Sweets

Sneak Energy is being exclusively distributed by confectionery distributor World of Sweets in its drive to take the product mainstream. The confectionery giant will be stocking its range of 500ml energy drinks including Sneak Energy Tropikilla, Sneak Energy Purple Storm, Sneak Energy Raspberry Lemonade and… This story continues at Energy drink Sneak to join World […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Progressive Grocer’s 75th Consumer Expenditures Study is Insightful

  Insights of consumers are a tool that every marketing team can benefit from. In the case of Progressive Grocer, they go directly to shoppers to explore not only what they’re buying in supermarkets, but also why they’re making certain decisions.  In a great article by Jenny McTaggart the insights are easy to absorb. Steven […]
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Sam’s Club Expands Store Rollout of AI-Powered Exit Tech

Walmart-owned Sam’s Club says it’s turning to artificial intelligence to speed up its own exit technology. Instead of requiring store staff to check members’ purchases against their receipts when leaving the store, Sam’s Club customers who pay either at a register or through the Scan & Go mobile app can now walk out of the […]
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