Trial of pioneering new technology in collaboration with Hrastnik1860 reduces Greenhouse Gas emissions by more than 30 per cent Family-owned spirits company, Bacardi has completed the world’s first commercial production of a glass spirits bottle fueled by hydrogen in a trial earlier this month. Bacardi worked with premium glassmaker, Hrastnik1860, to[Read More…]
Beverages
Saudi’s Rijal Almaa coffee festival attracts 21,000 visitors
The festival featured 36 Saudi coffee exhibitors, presenting a diverse range of exceptional coffee varieties The first-ever coffee festival in Rijal Almaa province, organised by the Al-Bun Co-operative Society, was a huge success, attracting 21,000 visitors over four days. The festival featured 36 Saudi coffee exhibitors, presenting a diverse range[Read More…]
Functional beverage innovator Odyssey secures $6Mn equity investment
A new wave of energy drinks takes over as the brand hits $14 million in funding within two years of launch In a momentous stride towards innovation and advancement, Odyssey, the trailblazing energy drink enriched with a potent blend of 2750mg of Lions Mane and Cordyceps mushrooms, announces the successful completion[Read More…]
Carlsberg celebrates year of dragon with limited-edition packaging
The illustrated wrap is available on brews across the region in China, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia The visual storytelling, created by award-winning professional designer Ofen Hu, captures the essence of the Lunar New Year and epitomises boldness, vibrancy and beauty. Lunar New Year, also called Chinese New[Read More…]
Better Blend smoothie teams up with dieticians
Better Blend serves up low-calorie, low-sugar, high-protein smoothies that boast clean ingredients and flavours that will remind you of your favourite ice cream A new and innovative smoothie chain, Better Blend, is teaming up with dieticians to further their goal of making the world a healthier and happier place. Better[Read More…]
Sparkling Ice and STARBURST partners for new zero-sugar beverage
A new line of delicious Sparkling Ice flavours that capture the taste and vibrant sensory experience of STARBURST® original fruit chew candy with zero sugar The Sparkling Ice® brand, crafted by Talking Rain Beverage Company, announced the launch of Sparkling Ice® STARBURST™ – a new line of delicious Sparkling Ice flavours that capture the taste and[Read More…]
Malibu introduces ready-to-serve cocktails
The new Malibu RTS is expanding on Malibu’s portfolio of canned cocktails to take convenience to the next level with a portable, shareable way to enjoy summer vibes no matter the season Malibu introduces its new Ready-to-Serve (RTS) Cocktails – a line of refreshingly delicious cocktails made with Malibu. The new Malibu RTS[Read More…]
ABB launches process automation solution for cold block stage of beer production
The cold block stage of the brewing process involves fermentation and maturation, yeast management, filtration, bright beer tanks (BBT) area, cleaning in place (CIP), and all secondary processes Following the introduction of its ABB Ability™ BeerMaker intelligent process automation control solution for hot block, ABB has launched its technology solution[Read More…]
Absolut enters into ready-to-serve category launches new cocktail line
Through consumer research, Absolut saw a very strong performance with Raspberry Lemonade and Vodka Mojito cocktails Absolut is entering the Ready-to-Serve category with its new Absolut Cocktails line with flavours Vodka Mojito and Raspberry Lemonade. As the premium imported vodka, Absolut’s latest mixology innovation delivers bar-quality cocktails that are refreshingly tasty with a twist and[Read More…]
Coca-Cola trials label-less packaging in UK
The pilot will see labels temporarily removed from single 500ml Sprite and Sprite Zero bottles and replaced with an embossed logo on the front of the pack Coca-Cola will temporarily remove labels from Sprite and Sprite Zero on-the-go bottles this January in a limited trial of “label-less” packaging. The pilot[Read More…]
