USA: Kinky Blue Vodka to be launched nationwide
Crosby Lake Spirits has announced that it is set to launch new “super premium” distilled premium vodka Kinky Blue across the USA. Crosby Lake Spirits originally launched Kinky vodka in 2011 in a mango, blood orange and passion fruit flavour, a product it claims has proved a success with consumers. The new Kinky Blue variety, […]
USA: Lands’ End launches new body care collection
Personal care manufacturer Lands’ End is set to launch a new collection of body care products. Available in the US, the new ‘Coastal Living Bodycare’ line will include Fresh Lavender and Honey Blossom Nourishing Body Lotion, claimed to moisturize the skin with shea butter and vitamin E. Meanwhile a Fresh Lavender and Honey Blossom Soothing […]
USA: John B Sanfilippo H1 sales up
Nut manufacturer John B Sanfilippo has reported a sales increase for the first half of its financial year, boosted by increased sales volumes. However profitability remains a mixed picture due to increased costs, Just Food reports. Sales to December 2013 sales rose to $401.8 up from $393.1m the previous year. Operating profit also saw an […]
USA: Kimberly-Clark reports flat sales in Q4 2013
Kimberly-Clark has reported global sales of $5.3 billion for Q4 2013, showing no change on the same period of 2012. Organic sales for the period were 5% up on the previous year, with K-C International sales rising by 11%. Operating profit was $822 million versus $449 million in 2012, with adjusted operating profit, excluding restructuring costs for […]
USA: SABMiller reports Q3 lager volumes below analyst forecasts
Beer producer SABMiller, the world’s second largest brewer behind AB InBev, has revealed modest volume growth for the third quarter but the performance was behind many analyst forecasts, Reuters reports. Volumes were up 2% and revenue climbed 4% in the three months to December 31st, and soft drink volumes rose 7%. However lager volumes were […]
USA: Ahold reports lower Q4 sales
Netherlands-based supermarket group Ahold has reported its results for Q4 2013, revealing a decline for the quarter compared to the same period of the previous year. Total US sales for the quarter were 2.1% down at $6billion, and the retailer also saw its market share fall back slightly. Ahold USA attributed the sales decline to […]
USA: Martinson announces new single serve coffee flavour
US coffee brand Martinson’s brand has announced the release of Joe Winterfest, a new flavour of its single serve Real Cup coffee capsule. The new Joe Winterfest variety is described as having a sweet vanilla and caramel flavour and will sit alongside other other single serve coffees including Caramel Creme, Hazelnut Creme, Mint ‘n’ Mocha, […]
USA: Tatcha skincare launches new ‘Indigo’ range
Health & beauty firm Tatcha has announced that it is set to launch its latest skincare range, called ‘Indigo’. The range aims to soothe and protect irritated and sensitive skin types. Comprising a Soothing Silk Hand Cream, a Soothing Silk Body Butter and a Soothing Renewal Treatment, the range includes pure indigo extract combined with […]
USA: Hershey adds sweet spreads to portfolio
The Hershey Company has announced it will move into the chocolate spread market with a new launch in the USA. By branching out into sweet spreads, Hershey will be competing with existing major brands such as Ferrero’s Nutella and J.M Smucker. The new spreads – available in chocolate, chocolate & almond, and chocolate & hazelnut […]
USA: Diageo and Sean Combs purchase tequila brand DeLeon
Diageo has announced the formation of a joint venture with Sean Combs to acquire luxury tequila brand DeLeon. The global partnership builds upon a strategic alliance formed by Diageo and Combs in 2007, it is reported. The two came together to purchase the ultra-premium vodka brand Ciroc, growing sales from a 50,000 cases a year […]