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Molson Coors first-quarter results ‘reaffirm’ there is thirst for beer
Molson Coors Beverage Company has seen its first-quarter sales beat expectations owing to price hikes and sustained demand for beer. The North American brewer, which owns brands including Coors,...
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Miller Lite campaign causes outrage
A Miller Lite campaign that addressed the beer industry’s previous representation of women has faced criticism since being recirculated. In what many are calling “woke’ and “tone deaf” in light of the...
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Heineken eyes light beer opportunity while Bud Light sales wane
In the wake of AB InBev’s Bud Light brand falling from favour, Heineken is rumoured to be getting behind promoting Heineken Silver in the US. According to reports, Heineken had seen an opportunity in...
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Asian food trends drive Molson Coors to update Cobra’s packaging
Molson Coors has revealed a new look for Cobra Beer to help reinforce its reputation for being a perfect pairing with Pan-Asian cuisine. The new ‘graffiti style’ design is the beer company’s response...
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Molson Coors to acquire Blue Run Spirits
Molson Coors has revealed plans to acquire the Kentucky-based craft whiskey and Bourbon company Blue Run Spirits. The deal, which represents another step in Molson Coors’ evolution as a total beverage...
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Molson Coors signs Bartrums contract for Aspall Cyder
Molson Coors has signed a new five-year deal for its Aspall Cyder brand to be distributed by logistics company Bartrums. The five-year deal is set to see Bartrums, which is currently constructing a new...
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‘Pausing’ Worthington’s White Shield described as ‘a travesty’
Brewer Molson Coors' decision to pause production of legendary IPA Worthington's White Shield has been described to db as a "travesty". As initially reported on social media by Great British Beer Guide...
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Molson Coors ups investment in Dwayne Johnson’s ZOA Energy
Molson Coors has boosted its partnership with ZOA Energy, co-founded by Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Dany Garcia, Dave Rienzi and John Shulman. The move, which sees Molson Coors “strengthen its...
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Court denies retrial for US$56 million Molson Coors trademark case
Beer company Molson Coors must pay Stone Brewing US$56 million after a San Diego court threw out its request for a retrial over trademark breach. Legal representatives for Molson Coors have failed to...
View ArticleCould cask learn a little from ‘the Madri effect’?
The businesses behind marketing cask ale could learn from beer brands like Madri, according to beer writer and author Pete Brown. Leading a talk at the 'Future of Cask' seminar hosted by Cask Marque at...
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Molson Coors ‘moving beyond beer’
One of the world's largest breweries has said it is 'moving beyond beer' as young consumers look to different types of drinks, including low- and no-alcohol products. The statement was made by its CEO...
View ArticleMolson Coors invests £10m in Tadcaster brewery
Molson Coors is investing £10 million in its Tadcaster brewery in an effort to increase production and efficiency while reducing emissions. The Tadcaster Tower Brewery, which produces beer brands...
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Molson Coors shows macro beer is on the up
Molson Coors continues to smash expectations. Jessica Mason looks at its how its strategic moves have contributed to its recent ascendency. Speaking during the company’s fourth quarter earnings call...
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Mystery over brewery behind Augusta’s Masters beer
Despite the best efforts of a wily and determined hack, the source of a favourite beer served during the PGA's Masters Tournament at Augusta has not been found. It is a mystery as old as...a few years....
View ArticleMolson Coors’ gains from Bud Light furore fizzle out
Brewer Molson Coors Beverage Company reaped the benefits from a consumer boycott of Bud Light. However its lucky streak appears to have come to an end as analysts downgraded the company this week. When...
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Miller to amplify DJ talent with global music initiative
Molson Coors-owned beer brand Miller has teamed up with online DJ store Beatport to showcase the electronic music talent of the future. The initiative, named Miller Mix, will include a global DJ and...
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Could Boston Beer see a takeover battle?
Are we about to see a takeover battle with two beer giants for one of America’s most iconic drinks companies? Ron Emler investigates. Unattributed and unconfirmed Wall Street rumours suggest that...
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Supreme Court judge accused of bias in Bud Light backlash
The right-wing backlash over last spring’s Bud Light promotion with transgender activist Dylan Mulvaney has reached the precincts of the US Supreme Court. Not because America’s ultimate interpreters of...
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Drinks companies unite with digital leaders over alcohol marketing
Google, Meta, Pinterest, Snap, TikTok, and X have partnered with drinks companies to agree responsible online alcohol advertising standards. The union, which is to support UN goals to tackle the...
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Heineken agrees to distribute Molson Coors’ beers in Ireland
Heineken's subsidiary in Ireland has agreed to distribute Molson Coors' products following its deal on Coors Light in the country. The move comes as brewing giants' activity in the UK and Ireland heats...
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Molson Coors shows revenue drop but still exceeds expectations
Molson Coors has beaten analyst predictions in its first quarter results, but is still showing a drop in revenue. The drinks company reported revenue of US$3.25 billion during the quarter, compared to...
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Birra Moretti named bestselling draught lager in the UK
Heineken’s Italian lager brand Birra Moretti has overtaken Carling as the best-selling draught lager in Britain. Draught sales of Birra Moretti have grown over the last quarter, increasing 9.6%...
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Tilray buys four craft brewers from Molson Coors
The blending of beer and cannabis businesses continues. Ron Emler reports. The latest deal is Canadian cannabis group Tilray moving further into the US beer market by agreeing to buy four craft brewers...
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Molson Coors to cut DEI policies to appease core consumers
Molson Coors has plans to axe its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies in a move that sees it refocus on its “business objectives”. The decision, which was detailed in an internal email sent...
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Molson Coors falls short again
Molson Coors is forecasting lower full-year sales after it fell short of Wall Street’s estimates for sales in its latest quarter, reports Ron Emler. Net sales in the three months to October fell by...
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Why Stone Brewing’s verdict stands in the Molson Coors dispute
The US$56 million trial verdict has been upheld by the US Court of Appeals in the final stages of its trademark dispute between Stone Brewing Co and Molson Coors. db investigates how the battle led to...
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Fevertree’s stock bubbles up as Molson Coors takes a stake
Fevertree Drinks saw its shares fizz upwards by nearly 24% after the revelation that North American beer behemoth Molson Coors has secured an 8.5% stake in the British premium mixer brand. The $88...
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Molson Coors pumps £10 million into Aspall Cyder
The American-Canadian beverage giant has announced that it will be investing £10 million into Suffolk cider brand Aspall over the next five years. In 2022, Molson Coors, which also handles brands...
View ArticleMolson Coors launches alcohol-free Madrí Excepcional
Molson Coors is tapping into the growing alcohol-free beer market with the launch of a new 0% ABV version of its Yorkshire-brewed Madrí lager. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Madrí...
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Which drinks brands are resisting Trump by embracing DEI?
There has been a broad push in the United States to eliminate corporate policies that encourage diversity and inclusion. But which drinks brands are standing strong, and which are bouncing DEI...
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