Archives for March 5, 2018

Shaka Tea unveils new look, closes second round of financing

Honolulu-based Shaka Tea - the first Hawaiian ready-to-drink iced tea, and the first brewed with māmaki, a plant that only grows in the Hawaiian islands – has unveiled a new look, reformulated its wares to reduce sugar, and closed its second round of...

Craft and high strength beers buck the trend of declining beer volumes in New Zealand

The volume of beer available in New Zealand has fallen: but craft and high-strength varieties are on the rise.

Konnekt Smartdrinks expands wellness range with Ardagh’s eye-catching bottle

Ardagh has partnered with Konnekt Smartdrinks to package its health drinks in a 250ml aluminium bottle.

Treasury Wine Estates uses augmented reality as a guide to the fragmented wine category

Treasury Wine Estates is using its “Living Wine Labels” augmented reality (AR) app across five wine brands to connect with consumers and help them navigate the increasingly fragmented wine category.

Sustainability spotlight - EDITOR'S COMMENT

What if the ‘Nutrition Facts’ panel became a ‘Sustainability Facts’ panel?

Imagine a world where consumer interest in health and nutrition has been completely replaced by a concern for how their actions affect Planet Earth. Instead of calories per serving, bottles are labelled with carbon footprint per serving. The Nutrition...