JAB adds Pret A Manger to bakery and coffee empire
JAB Holding Co. – owner of Panera, Au Bon Pain and Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, as well as coffee brands Douwe Egberts, Peet’s and Stumptown, among others – is acquiring UK business Pret A Manger.
Archives for May 29, 2018
Boom for sparkling wine and beer sales during Royal Wedding celebrations
UK supermarket sales of sparkling wine benefited from the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle this month, while pubs also recorded an increase in beer sales.
Global tea consumption continues to rise: ‘Health and wellbeing benefits are the key drivers of future growth’
Global tea consumption is predicted to keep rising over the next decade, thanks to ‘robust demand’ in China, India and other emerging economies, according to the FAO. And it says tea’s health halo will be a ‘key driver’ of future growth around the world.
Coca-Cola’s alcoholic drink hits shelves in Japan
Coca-Cola has launched its first alcoholic product: a lemon flavored drink in Japan.
AIPIA Americas Summit preview
Applied DNA Sciences molecular tags make sure products are 'what they claim to be'
Are terms like “pure vanilla,” “extra virgin olive oil,” or “Made in France” claims that consumers can trust?
AIPIA Americas Summit preview
From France to China & Sweden, The Absolut Company global brand manager talks about Malibu Rum NFC packaging
'Malibu consumers are young, social, digital natives and brands need to be able to speak to them in the right place, at the right time', according to Caitriona Murphy, global brand manager, The Absolut Company.
EU policy proposal cracks down on single use plastics
The European Commission has proposed rules to cut use of single use plastics including a ban on cutlery, straws and drink stirrers and reduced use of food containers and drinks cups.