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NewsLipton enters kombucha market with flavoured trio
Kombucha in the UK was now worth £33m, said Lipton
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Promotional VideosWhy kombucha is set to take a starring role in the soft drinks fixture
Discover the role health and wellness is playing within the adult soft drinks category and why kombucha offers an untapped growth opportunity for UK retailers.
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NewsCity snapshot: Carlsberg and Pernod Ricard both narrow sales outlook
Carlsberg saw volumes decline in two of its three major markets while Pernod Ricard is battling Chinese tariffs. Also, catering giant Compass Group reports quarterly results.
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NewsCarlsberg grows top and bottom line despite volume softness
Sales slowed significantly in the second half of the year, however
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NewsPepsi adds ‘indulgent’ Strawberries ‘N’ Cream and Cream Soda flavoured colas
The pair of treat-inspired serves would attract Gen Z shoppers to cola, Carlsberg Britvic predicted
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NewsPlenish rolls out dedicated juice shots campaign as category value passes £40m
The campaign is the next phase of a multimillion-pound media push for Plenish
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NewsAG Barr hires Dino Labbate for CCO role following Britvic exit
Labbate is one of a string of high-profile departures from Britvic this month
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NewsBritvic CEO Simon Litherland stands down as Carlsberg merger completes
Former CMBC boss Paul Davies will head up the new company
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NewsMedia Bites 16 January: Carlsberg x Britvic, Guinness and Moet
It’s a drinks-themed round up this morning with the Carlsberg Britvic takeover and the ongoing Guinness shortage offering some light relief from this week’s focus on inflation and the UK economy
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Analysis & Features2024 in grocery: marketing wins, fails and viral stunts
It has been a big year for marketing in the grocery sector, with supermarkets and fmcg brands hoping to drive sales with clever advertising, retail media and of course those all-important promotional stunts
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Videos2024 in cartoons: The Grocer’s Christmas Tinkle returns
The Grocer wishes you a very merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous 2025
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NewsMedia Bites 18 December: Inflation, Carlsberg-Britvic deal, Post Office inquiry
The Bank of England is widely expected to hold interest rates at 4.75% on Thursday
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NewsCarlsberg takeover of Britvic given go-ahead by competition watchdog
The CMA announced in September it was to open an investigation into the deal
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NewsCarlsberg to complete Russia exit following management buyout
Carlsberg’s Baltika Breweries subsidiary has been under state control since last summer
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NewsMarketing uplift of £20m drives revenue growth at Britvic
Advertising and promoting to drive awareness and trial had been a key factor in performance, said Britvic GB managing director Paul Graham
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NewsCity snapshot: Lidl swings back to profit as shoppers switch from rivals
Lidl has bounced back into the black in the UK as shoppers switched more than £500m of spending to the disctounter from rival supermarkets. Plus, annual results from Britvic, UK inflation jumps by more than expected and Gusbourne partners with Enotria&Coe
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NewsCity snapshot: Volumes fall at AB InBev and Carlsberg amid tough consumer backdrop
Volumes at brewing giants AB InBev and Carlsberg have declined in the third quarter, with both groups coming in below market expectations. Plus, Sainsbury’s sells Argos credit card business, Ocado appoints new chairman and Q3 updates from Haleon and Coca-Cola HBC
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NewsRobinsons launches duo of Wicked-inspired squash drinks
The Britvic-owned brand has also rolled out an on-pack promotion, offering shoppers the chance to win a trip to New York
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NewsM&A activity makes a comeback as Carlsberg and Newlat lead surge of deals
Deal volumes in Q2 grew 32% year on year, with 49 transactions completed
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NewsCMA opens investigation into Carlsberg’s £3.3bn Britvic takeover
The CMA is inviting comments on the deal from companies and organisations with knowledge of the drinks industry before deciding whether to launch a formal Phase 1 merger inquiry