Consumer DECODED
Latest edition: 21 May 2024
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Heineken acquires stake in hard seltzer brand Stëlz
Heineken has acquired a minority stake in Dutch ready-to-drink brand Stëlz for an undisclosed sum.
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North Brewing's story shows the importance of community in business
UK-based North Brewing went into administration in January.
Liquor Control Board of Ontario rebuts spirits majors' “market abuse” claim
The Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) has hit back at claims from a major Canadian spirits industry trade body it is “squeezing suppliers” for profit.
Seedlip founder says “no point at all” in low-no start-ups imitating alcohol brands
Ben Branson believes founders entering the sector should avoid modelling their products on alcohol brands.
“From the consumer feedback we get, we will succeed” - Go Free founder on trying to disrupt savoury-snacks market
With sales of less than $5m, Go Free remains a small player in a huge market but, as the brand’s founder tells Just Food, it has big ambitions.
Investors call on chocolate giants to boost cocoa farmers' wages
Chocolate processing giants are being asked "to end exploitative purchasing practices" in west Africa.
Nestlé eyes sale of New Zealand's Egmont Honey
Nestlé is looking to sell New Zealand Manuka honey brand Egmont Honey two years after buying the asset.
Greencore to close UK soup plant but wins “material” contract in ready meals
Greencore plans to close a UK soup plant during the summer as the private-label supplier eliminates less efficient factories.
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