Ireland: Hibernia Distillers launches Hyde Irish Whiskey
Hibernia Distillers Limited, a company based in Cork, Ireland, has launched a new 10-year-old single malt whiskey under the Hyde brand, according to a report in European Supermarket Magazine. Hyde 10 Year Old Irish Whiskey is described as being aged in flame-charred oak Bourbon barrels, finished in fine Oloroso Sherry casks, and cut with West […]
USA: Heaven Hill Brands to launch female-oriented flavoured whiskey
Heaven Hill Brands is launching a new PeachBerrry variety of Raven’s Lace Whiskey, in a move which is said to offer “an alternative to masculine dominated flavored whiskeys”. Available in the US from June, Raven’s Lace PeachBerry Whiskey is described as a blend of “juicy peach and sweet strawberry flavors with the smoothness of Bourbon […]
Frozen foods lead the way in convenience claims
Insight by Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 16th April 2015: From the growth in on-the-go breakfast foods to the rise of multifunctional “alphabet creams” in the cosmetics market, convenience benefits have driven many of the breakthrough innovation trends in the FMCG space over the past few years. However, as the latest analysis of product launches reported […]
Netherlands: Heineken to buy majority stake in Pivovarna Lasko
Heineken has announced that it has signed a binding agreement with the Slovenian brewer Pivovarna Lasko, to acquire 51.11% of the issued share capital. The transaction, worth €114.3 million ($121.8 million), will help Heineken to strengthen its position in the European market due to Slovenia’s strategic location, the company said in a statement. Jean-Francois van […]
Look Ahead: Michael Dreyer, Wine & Gourmet Japan 2015
Gama spoke to Michael Dreyer, Vice President Asia Pacific of Koelnmesse, ahead of the latest edition of Wine & Gourmet Japan in Tokyo. What are your day to day activities as Vice President Asia Pacific? As VP Asia Pacific, I oversee the activities and finances of all the Koelnmesse subsidiaries in Asia Pacific: we have […]
UK: Kopparberg introduces “first” frozen cider
Kopparberg is expanding its Swedish cider range with the launch of a new ‘cider sorbet’ that is sold in a pouch and designed to be served frozen. Promoted as the “first frozen cider” and being launched in the UK in time for the summer months, Kopparberg Frozen Fruit Cider follows the launch of similar pouch […]
USA: Campari America launches Skyy Barcraft vodka
Campari America, the American subsidiary of Davide Campari-Milano S.p.A, has expanded its Skyy vodka line-up with the launch of a range of flavoured vodka called Skyy Barcraft. The new launch is said to be aimed at meeting consumer demand for craft cocktails at home “but without the multiple steps and hard-to-find ingredients”. Skyy Barcraft, as […]
Beer returns to its regional roots
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 9th April 2015: The challenge of developing ‘authentic’ and ‘local’ brands in mainstream alcoholic drinks categories comes under the microscope this week, as Gama looks at a new lager range aiming to capture the “unique character” of different Italian regions – Birra Moretti Le Regionali Beer. […]
USA: Bacardi acquires Angel’s Envy Bourbon
Bacardi has expanded its portfolio of super-premium spirits with the acquisition of Louisville-based Angel’s Share Brands, Louisville Distilling Co., and its Angel’s Envy™ brand. The company said the deal marked its entry into the bourbon category of the North American whiskey sector. “We have a clear strategy aligned to meet consumer needs in premium spirits […]
UK: Diageo to provide information on nutrition and alcohol content
Diageo has announced that it is to become the first alcoholic drinks company to provide nutrition and alcohol content information for its products based on recommended serving size. The company said it would work with regulators around the world to agree the format of voluntary labels which provide information on alcohol content and nutrition per […]