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08/02/2018

Data is key to thinking more strategically about both financial and environmental costs and embracing a holistic approach to waste reduction. http://ow.ly/lSuP30leENT

Restaurants are leading contributors to food waste nationwide, but data is helping food service organizations transform their business practices to…

08/01/2018

“Diversity and inclusion is really important to us, so you’ll start to see more in that area soon as part of our Elevate program,” Megan Lagesse, the senior director of craft communications at A-B, told Fox News. http://ow.ly/TMXT30ldu8V

In an effort to showcase a more diverse array of drinkers featured in stock imagery, Anheuser-Busch recently released hundreds of royalty-free photos that depict women and minorities enjoying beer produced by four of the company’s U.S. craft breweries. A-B, as part of an “Elevate” initiative a...

07/30/2018

“We fully accept that Diageo has good momentum but we also note that the valuation is near all-time relative highs,” said analysts at Mirabaud, which has a “sell” recommendation on the stock. http://ow.ly/vSzW30lb5Ek

Britain's Diageo , the world's largest spirits company, announced a 2 billion pound ($2.6 billion) share buyback program on Thursday and better-than-expected full-year sales growth, helped by a gin boom in Western Europe.

07/26/2018

Tito’s Handmade Vodka is and always has been a company dedicated to giving back and lending a hand to those that need it, from one underdog who made it to the next. http://ow.ly/MTHY30l8cYB

07/25/2018

Is there anything that you can do to provide more when it comes to your pages online? The truth is you can. http://ow.ly/LbGL30l7iVG

07/24/2018

While everyone is still shouting that data is the new oil, companies that have already connected their gear are realizing that data can become a window anyone can use to determine the health of their business or gain a competitive edge. So they are trying to build and buy new systems to get a lock on the most important information while still harnessing it for their own use. http://ow.ly/mEhF30l68zN

As more and more companies connect their devices to the internet or even a local intranet, they are realizing that there’s a lot of data coming off sensors, robots, and other devices. And that data is valuable. Specifically, some of that data is so valuable that it should never, ever leave the fac...

07/23/2018

Craft beer is now, but craft spirits is the future. http://ow.ly/7fRp30l4uwE

Craft spirits are still a tiny portion of liquor sales, but they're growing quickly. Employment, sales and distilleries are up.

07/20/2018

Some benefits of dedicated energy conservation efforts include lower energy costs, streamlined operations, marketing opportunities for an earth-loving customer base, improved profitability and positive feelings resulting from environmental friendliness. http://ow.ly/lTH130l2EVw

The biggest energy expense in a typical restaurant is its natural gas bill, and restaurants that embrace best practices for energy efficiency provide additional benefit to owners, food service professionals and consumers alike.

07/19/2018

In order to survive in this turbulent environment, retailers must keep up with the ever-changing digital world. To do this, they can introduce synergy between their different sales outlets to produce a seamless omnichannel experience that customers can appreciate. http://ow.ly/fEYr30l1sqV

The retail industry is experiencing a period of unprecedented digital disruption. The rise of online, instant shopping, and home deliveries has already had a major impact on the traditional high street. It’s no surprise that physical sales are dropping as more and more people switch to apps and we...

07/18/2018

While not every craft-beverage manufacturer will be investing in cream and freezers, the new law will absolutely add to the regional craft-beverage momentum – a sweet prospect for the 1,005 craft-beverage manufacturers now operating in New York State, according to Cuomo’s office. http://ow.ly/cwBY30l0nQN

By GREGORY ZELLER // Drink up, Long Island – it’s beer season. The craft-brewing subculture will be the first to note that every season is beer season, and an autumn-tinged pumpkin ale or a winter stout satisfies just as well as an icy cold IPA at the beach. But with warm weather, barbecues and ...

07/17/2018

Over the past decade, several macro trends have emerged that have benefited investors tremendously for those who were savvy enough to spot them in real time. http://ow.ly/3qUN30kZjZw

Consumers are staying home more than ever before and, increasingly, even when they're eating out, they're eating in. How can you invest in America's growing appetite for delivery?

07/16/2018

Through data analytics the brewer can adjust production when there is high inventory, long production or replenishment lead-times, and seasonal variances in the demand for its products. http://ow.ly/ebYl30kY1PN

Dutch brewing company Heineken is using data and deploying AI in very progressive ways to improve the efficiency of their operations and enhance its marketing/advertising and customer engagement efforts. Here are some of the initiatives Heineken has implemented so far to become more competitive.

07/13/2018

There are currently eight flavor offerings on the site ranging from Southern Belle to Pink Paradise. Others include watermelon patch, which is made with vodka or rum; Moscow mule made with ginger, sugar and vodka; Mango passion fruit that's infused with tropical flavors; and rum and blueberry mojito made with tequila, pomegranate and of course, blueberries. http://ow.ly/EIuM30kWg2c

Boozy infused frozen treats are a must try this summer!

07/12/2018

Adopting natural refrigerants is helping to Heineken to improve the energy efficiency of its fridge portfolio. “When we started, we made enquiries with our fridge suppliers, asking them how many energy savings introducing hydrocarbon refrigerant, LED illumination, and a smart thermostat (energy management system) would deliver,” Donker says. http://ow.ly/QLJm30kVgQs

Heineken is adopting hydrocarbons for all its new beer fridges worldwide. Accelerate Europe reports.

07/11/2018

It’s imperative for brands to create powerful campaigns to gain the trust of consumers and to drive sales – and, as such, the global spirits industry is home to some of the biggest spenders on marketing and advertising. http://ow.ly/OKjB30kTOJR

We reveal the spirits brands that have shone with their online presence

07/10/2018

Margaritaville’s physical locations clearly attract more than just hardcore Parrotheads; the company’s 70-plus restaurants, bars, hotels, resorts, casinos, cruises and vacation rentals draw more than 20 million visitors each year. http://ow.ly/5BCd30kT98m

Jimmy Buffett earned the following mention in Variety’s Music Mogul of the Year special. For more, including the cover story on Sean Combs, click here. Before Jimmy Buffett, “rock ’n’ roll” …

07/09/2018

The definition of “wallet” is changing, forcing the world to think differently about what that term really means, at least in the digital sense. We’ve come to understand digital wallets as consumer applications enabling secure payments, associated with cryptocurrencies and the exchange of Bitcoins and other non-traditional currencies. http://ow.ly/xJ1o30kRGvC

Windmill Enterprise continues to pique interest in the world of enterprise blockchain, and before even formally launching their Cognida Network and platform, along with a non-profit open source foundation.

07/06/2018

CBD has the potential to create new subsections of craft brewing. It would invite new and unexpected flavor profiles for brewers to experiment with — and anyone who has visited a craft brewery knows how brewers love to experiment. http://ow.ly/tHOX30kPtgS

Breweries are experimenting with incorporating the cannabis compound into their recipes, but the path to sell these craft beers is murky

07/03/2018

The profitability of the beer business took a rare step backward, with margins dropping from 40% of sales to 38% of sales. Pricing trends continued improving, but that benefit was overwhelmed by higher spending. Marketing costs leapt to 11% of sales from 10% a year ago as Constellation shelled out cash to support the Corona releases and aggressive advertising around the Modelo and Pacifico brands. http://ow.ly/NRDg30kMjTf

Here are the highlights from the alcoholic-beverage giant's latest earnings report.

07/02/2018

According to Bank of America Merrill Lynch, the up-and-coming generation is more ethnically diverse, health-conscious, and conservative in their spending habits. http://ow.ly/Y2uY30kL8gq

We’ve experienced a dining revolution in recent years. Smartphone-savvy customers want the ease of ordering food through a mobile app; services like…

06/29/2018

Niccol's strategy focuses on a marketing campaign that positions Chipotle as a lifestyle brand, improving mobile ordering, modernizing restaurants, and enticing customers with new menu items and a loyalty program. http://ow.ly/jFH330kIU7I

Taking a page from his days as Taco Bell CEO, Niccol's strategy focuses on a marketing campaign that positions Chipotle as a lifestyle brand, improving mobile ordering, modernizing restaurants, and enticing customers with new menu items and loyalty program.

06/28/2018

Beyond beer, the CO2 shortage is also impacting the region’s meat industry, as the gas is used to stun animals before they are slaughtered. It also extends the shelf life of food items like meat and packaged salads. http://ow.ly/jE6Y30kHTtJ

As if warm beer weren't bad enough...

06/27/2018

Tipping – an emotionally charged issue for restaurateurs, servers, chefs and diners alike – is under scrutiny across the country, as both businesspeople and policymakers bicker about what's fair, what's economically doable and what's acceptable to a consumer public that is used to tipping, even if customers sometimes resent it. http://ow.ly/LxFB30kGCdA

Restaurateurs warn that forcing them to pay higher wages will put them out of business; others feel waitstaff will receive higher incomes.

06/26/2018

You scout your own table. You fetch and fill your own water glass. And if you’d like another glass of wine, you go back to the counter. http://ow.ly/RBeF30kFv0r

There are no servers to wait on you at these restaurants.

06/22/2018

What better way to spend a than and drinking ?!
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Watch “Will Travel For Beer”: An ultimate guide for beer-loving travelers Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca

06/21/2018

Nothing better on a hot day (or night) than a cold ! Do you agree?
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From goses to farmhouse ales, your cookout is looking for something more exciting this summer.

06/20/2018

While growth in the craft beer sector as a whole has slowed, business is booming at brewery and .
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According to statistics from the Beer Institute, direct-to-consumer sales at these venues grew 24.2% last year, representing one in every dozen craft brews sold in the U.S. 

06/19/2018

Location informed insights — generated from opt-in data that is thoroughly cleansed and, most importantly, aggregated and anonymized — can provide restaurants with a rich source of information about their current and prospective customers, telling the stories of where they go and what they do there.
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When you think of consumer location data, you probably think of proximity ads, like coupons and special offers that get pushed to people nearby. While…

06/18/2018

Dig Inn has always been a “farm-to-counter” chain; the company, which was founded in 2011 and now has 15 locations in Manhattan, three in Boston, and more in development, works closely with small local farms to source seasonal food for its made-from-scratch salads and sides. http://ow.ly/HA8630kw8cj

Dig Inn serves a lot of produce. The farm it operates in upstate New York helps it grow some of it–but also gives the company a better understanding of the struggles and needs of the many other farmers it works with.