The Aristocrat Group (ASCC) is working with manufacturers in the U.S. and Europe to develop a new kind of vodka packaging that will allow consumers to break away from the bottle and bring their favorite spirit almost anywhere. With the ...
Beam has been acquired by Suntory Holdings Japanese beverage company Suntory Holdings is set to acquire all outstanding shares of premium alcoholic spirits company Beam Inc for US$83.50 per share in cash or total consideration of ...
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Suntory Holdings, a Japan-based beverage firm, has agreed to acquire American spirits maker Beam for around $16bn. As per the agreed terms, both the companies aim to achieve growth in markets across the world, including the US. The ...
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Doctors aren't talking often enough with their patients about the harmful effects of alcohol, even if those patients are binge drinkers, U.S. health officials reported Tuesday. Only one in six adults says a doctor or health professional ...
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Spirits market in the US has grown consistently during the past 13 years and will continue on that trajectory, according to a recent study. Industry research site Seeking Alpha tracked alcoholic beverage consumption from 1999 to 2012 and ...
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The results of a new study released by the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) show that the amount of water used to produce bottled water products is less than all other types of packaged beverages. On average, only 1.39 liters ...
Gruppo Campari, a producer of spirits, wines and soft drinks, has unveiled its new $43m packaging facility at the Wild Turkey Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, US. The new packaging facility is part of the company's total investment ...
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On May 28, 2013, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) issued a ruling (Ruling 2013-2) that allows alcohol beverage industry members to provide consumers with nutritional information about their products and provides guidelines ...
MGP Ingredients, a Kansas-based independent supplier and producer of premium distilled spirits, has reported 2.3% decline in distillery products sales to $70.8m in the first quarter (Q1) ended 31 March 2013, against the sales during the ...
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US public interest groups - Center for Science in the Public Interest, Consumer Federation of America, National Consumers League and Shape Up America! - have proposed Treasury Department to finalize the rules for standardizing the alcoholic ...
Distilled spirits industry in the US has gained a market share over beer and wine in 2012, according to The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS). The increase in market share of distilled spirits in 2012 was primarily ...
FIREWATER PARTNERS announces the acquisition of DRINK ME Magazine, a niche lifestyle publication focused on the art and culture of craft and premium beer, wine, distilled spirits and cocktails. DRINK ME Magazine joins Firewater ...
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The Glass Packaging Institute (GPI) today announced the winners of its 2012 Clear Choice Awards. This year, eight consumer product goods companies were recognized for their achievements in creating innovative glass packages with shelf ...
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Chemical distributor and supply chain services provider Doe & Ingalls has received a Distilled Spirits Plant (DSP) Permit, which allows the company to warehouse and ship tax-free ethyl alcohol (ethanol). The new permit will enable the ...
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Fowler Products, a division of the US-based Pro Mach has launched its new capping head designed for both new Fowler/Zalkin capping machines and as a retrofit for existing Fowler/Zalkin applications. The quick-release capping head has been ...