• 15 May
    The highly successful juice chain, Joe & The Juice, is going from strength to strength  

    The highly successful juice chain, Joe & The Juice, is going from strength to strength  

    DENMARK

    During the past twelve months, the Danish chain has increased its locations to more than 50 new outlets worldwide gaining a foothold in new markets such as the USA and Australia. In just one year, the company’s turnover has increased by 36% to 551 million kroner. In addition to operating over 60 shops in Denmark, Joe & The Juice also has many shops in the Nordic region, the US, UK, Australia, Germany, France, Switzerland, Hong Kong, Singapore and South Korea. The company employs almost 1,000 people worldwide, an increase of 287 people year on year.

    Source: CPH Post Online

    By Caroline Calder News
  • 15 May
    PepsiCo launches new sparkling lemonade, LEMON LEMON, in three flavours.  

    PepsiCo launches new sparkling lemonade, LEMON LEMON, in three flavours.  

    USA

    With summer days just around the corner, LEMON LEMON, a new sparkling lemonade from PepsiCo, has been launched in stores across the USA. LEMON LEMON includes a mix of lemon juice, bubbles and a touch of sweetness, available in three flavours – Original, Blackberry and Peach at 70-calories per 12-oz.

    To celebrate the global launch of LEMON LEMON, consumers can power down and get away with “Picnic Time Off,” a series of picnics in three of the world’s busiest cities – Paris, New York and Toronto. Each LEMON LEMON picnic will include music, food, refreshment, real life connections and a chance to sample LEMON LEMON.

    “LEMON LEMON is the perfect refreshment when you’re looking to escape from the day-to-day grind,” said Rosemarie Iannucci, Marketing Director, PepsiCo. “We are excited to kick-off summer with a LEMON LEMON floating picnic, encouraging New Yorkers to relax, recharge and reconnect with those around you.”

    By Caroline Calder News
  • 15 May
    Stoli launches Stoli Crushed, a vodka made with real fruit juice 

    Stoli launches Stoli Crushed, a vodka made with real fruit juice 

    USA

    Stoli® Vodka, the original premium vodka with uncompromising quality since 1938, is expanding its award-winning portfolio with Stoli® Crushed, a fresh and fun expression of Stoli vodka with real fruit juice. As the first vodka brand to introduce flavours in 1962, Stoli continues on its path of unrivalled innovation, becoming the first premium imported vodka brand to enter the fast growing ‘real fruit juice’ spirits segment with Stoli Crushed, which will be offered in Pineapple and Ruby Red Grapefruit, two of the best-selling flavours within the category. Stoli Crushed will begin its national rollout in the US from May 2017 – in time for summer.

    “The real fruit juice category is on the verge of explosive growth as consumers today are craving easy-to-mix spirits and real flavors,” said Patrick Piana, President and CEO, Stoli Group USA. “With Stoli Crushed, we are looking to elevate the category and to widen our spectrum of Stoli consumers. We are tremendously proud of the high-quality Pineapple and Ruby Red Grapefruit flavors we developed and are marking this as our biggest innovation to date.” Source: PR Newswire

    By Caroline Calder News
  • 15 May
    Coca-Cola sells Appletiser shares to black-owned company 

    Coca-Cola sells Appletiser shares to black-owned company 

    SOUTH AFRICA

    As part of a merger agreement with SABMiller. Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) has sold a 17.5% stake in Appletizer, the carbonated fruit juice brand to investment holding company African Pioneer Group (APG). The merger conditions required it should sell 20% of Appletiser to a black economic empowerment holding, CCBSA also sold a 4% stake to a manager at CCBSA.

    The agreement now gives 20 brands to Coke including Appletiser, whose fruit juice concentrate is sourced from South African producers. APG is a holding company with interests in fishing, gaming, beverages and mining, engineering and energy. Source: Sunday World, South Africa

    By Caroline Calder News
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