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Will Inflation Make Returnable, Refillable Bottles Desirable?

Posted on June 15, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

I don’t ever recall seeing an investment bank so directly call for a change in an industry’s practices as in the latest bulletin from Rabobank‘s beverage analyst team which unambiguously calls for a return to returnable, recyclable bottles. The benefits are … Continue reading →

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‘Bring Every Bottle Back’ the New Imperative for Beverage Marketers

Posted on June 14, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

This is the choice bev/al execs face:  Invest in innovative packaging or improve recyclability.  That Hobson’s choice is being driven by rising input costs and growing sustainability concerns, according to analysts at Rabobank. When it comes to recycling, the U.S. … Continue reading →

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While Wine Struggles, Spirits Connects with Key Consumers

Posted on February 15, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

bw166 says wine shipments in the U.S. rose 4.6% last year.  Another, equally reliable source, SipSource, reports a 6.2% decrease.  Both could be correct, Rabobank notes in its latest Wine Quarterly, because they measure different things:  bw166 tracks shipment from wineries to … Continue reading →

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U.S. Online Alcohol Sales Reach $6.1 Billion, More Growth Expected — Rabobank

Posted on January 13, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

U.S. online alcohol sales reached $6.1 billion in 2021 with more growth expected in 2022, according to a just-released Rabobank report based on exclusive industry data. Rabobank, a leading global food and agribusiness bank, reviewed a variety of data sources … Continue reading →

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Rabobank Honors Ball Corp.

Posted on December 2, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Ball Corp., a leading global provider of aluminum packaging, is the 2021 recipient of the Rabobank Award for Excellence in Food & Ag Leadership. The company’s infinitely recyclable aluminum packaging — including the sturdy, lightweight Ball Aluminum Cup — is … Continue reading →

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40% of Large Wine M&A Was in U.S.

Posted on November 23, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Of the 20 global wine M&A deals tracked by Zenith Global, more than 40% were done in the U.S., Rabobank‘s lead beverage strategist, Steven Rannekleiv, notes in the latest Rabobank Wine Quarterly, which went out to clients yesterday (11/23).  Typical was … Continue reading →

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