UK: Beam Suntory to acquire majority stake in Sipsmith
Spirits giant Beam Suntory has announced that it has acquired a controlling stake in UK spirits firm Sipsmith Gin for an undisclosed amount, with the deal expected to be completed in January 2017. Iin a press release, Beam Suntory said it aimed to pursue export plans for Simpsmith through leveraging Beam Suntory’s global routes to […]
Cola looks to beer with “5.0GV” launch
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 17th November 2016: This month’s Innovation Insight brings evolutions in the world of soft drinks into sharp relief, with a look at a new launch adding an extra dimension to the cola category via ‘ultra’ carbonation technology – Pepsi Strong 5.0GV Cola. Recently launched in Japan, Pepsi Strong […]
UK: Lucozade Ribena Suntory debuts Ribena Minis
Lucozade Ribena Suntory, the UK soft drinks firm that is part of the Japanese beverage multinational, has announced a new Minis line for its Ribena brand of fruit drinks. Aimed at children and sold in an “exclusive” resealable bottle with a “Less Spill, Less Mess”’ cap, Ribena Minis are offered in Blackcurrant, Orange and Apple & […]
Nigeria: GSK Nigeria beverage business acquired by Suntory
Suntory Beverage & Food, part of multinational food and beverage giant Suntory, has announced the acquisition of the beverage business of GSK Nigeria for about ¥7 billion ($69 million). The acquisition comes after Suntory acquired UK beverage brands Lucozade and Ribena from GSK in 2013 for $2.1 billion. However, even after this acquisition, licensing agreements […]
France: Orangina Schweppes to launch ice tea
Orangina Schweppes, a division of Japanese firm Suntory, has announced a foray into the world of ice tea with the launch of a new product line in France, according to a report in LSA. The launch of Maytea Ice Tea follows double-digit sales growth for ice tea in France over recent years, LSA reports. The […]
Japan: Suntory unveils cherry blossom flavoured Pepsi cola
In the latest of a line of unusual cola launches, beverage firm Suntory has unveiled what is claimed to be the world’s first cola with the flavour of cherry blossom (sakura). Pepsi Cherry Blossom Cola is said to have the same pale pink colour as cherry blossom itself and is described as having a fragrant, […]
Coffee aims upscale with microwave innovation
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 26th November 2015: Gama returns to the RTD coffee shelves for this week’s Innovation Insight, taking a look at innovative microwaveable packaging that enables consumers to recreate the ‘coffee shop’ experience in their own home – Suntory Renji De Torokeru Hot Latte. In an apparent first for […]
China: Tsingtao to acquire remaining Suntory stake
Beer firm Tsingtao has announced that it will acquire its remaining stake in its Suntory joint venture, according to a report in the Want China Times. In a statement to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, the company said that it woul buy a 50% stake in both the beer manufacturing and sales companies in its […]
Japan: Suntory launches ‘mystery flavours’ for Halloween
Suntory is expanding its product range in Japan with the launch of the limited edition Pepsi Ghost for the Halloween period. Pepsi Ghost comes in a total of four varieties, sold in a 490ml bottle, and each is said to feature a ‘mystery flavour’. According to Suntory, the line was designed to offer an element […]
Japan: Suntory launches first Starbucks RTD coffee in a bottle
Consumers in Japan are now able to purchase coffee in a metal bottle under the Starbucks brand. The new product is manufactured by Suntory and is the company’s first canned coffee for the Japanese market. Launched on the 25th August, the new launch is called Black Coffee Pike Place Roast and replicates a product that […]