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Bloomberg
06-08-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Japanese Liquor Maker Yomeishu Is Said to Consider Going Private
Yomeishu Seizo Co., a Japanese medicinal liqueur manufacturer, is considering going private and has received acquisition proposals from several investment funds, according to people familiar with the matter. Yomeishu has appointed Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities Co. as its financial advisor to explore capital strategies, including delisting, said the people, who asked not to be identified as the information isn't public. Yomeishu has reached out to potential buyers and investment funds for a possible sale and has recently conducted a first-round bidding process, according to the people.
CNN
05-08-2025
- Business
- CNN
Dunkin's newest booze is the chain's latest attempt to take over your kitchen
Dunkin' is already a staple in many people's morning routines, and now it's looking to be part of their nightcap, as well. Liqueur brand Kahlúa is collaborating with Dunkin' and turning the coffee and doughnut chain's popular caramel swirl syrup into a new creamy liqueur, called 'Kahlúa Dunkin' Caramel Swirl Cream Liqueur.' The new rum-based product, available nationwide Tuesday for $24.99, is blended with chocolate and coffee beans from Mexico, and has flavor notes of toffee, vanilla and dulce de leche, according to a press release. The addition further bolsters Dunkin's alcohol selection, which includes seasonal beers and canned cocktails. It also helps extend Dunkin's reach beyond the breakfast crowd and could attract new customers, as the privately held company might be feeling the effects of a slowdown in US discretionary spending similar to its competitors. The drink is meant to be enjoyed over ice or perhaps as part of an espresso martini, a popular cocktail that's bolstering sales of Kahlúa and is a bright spot for its parent company, Pernod Ricard. The Paris-based company is also dealing with headwinds from tariffs and broader struggles in alcohol sales. Pernod Ricard doesn't disclose specific sales figures for Kahlúa, but said in last year's earnings report that the liqueur experienced 'strong growth' in North America. The product marks the brand's biggest investment in launching a new cream-based liqueur, the company said in a press release. The category is projected to grow into a $4.6 billion category by 2029, fueled in part by Gen Z's growing appetite for espresso martinis. Kahlúa approached Dunkin' for the collaboration because of its loyal following, according to Caroline Begley, Kahlúa's vice president of marketing. She told CNN that the product's creation 'stemmed from how people already enjoy Kahlúa,' pointing toward the at-home coffee and cocktail-making trend that started during the height of Covid-19 and has sustained as consumers keep a closer eye on their spending. 'We went through multiple rounds of meticulous testing and refinement to make sure we got the balance just right: a creamy, indulgent profile with layers of rich caramel, roasted coffee, and subtle sweetness,' she said. For Dunkin', the liqueur adds to the burgeoning selection of food and drink items available outside of its brick-and-mortar locations, which ranges from pumpkin spice-flavored Goldfish, coffee creamers created with Danone and even doughnut-flavored protein powders developed with nutritional supplement maker Dymatize. Products like these are likely 'negligible' to the coffee giant's bottom line, Blake Droesch, retail analyst for research firm Emarketer, told CNN, but added that they build 'affinity with the Dunkin' brand' from its fans. The collaborations also helps Dunkin' expand beyond breakfast. 'When you think about the morning occasion, which is where (Dunkin') have played, you can only do so much,' said Sally Lyons Wyatt, global EVP and chief advisor for Circana. 'But then you want to figure out where else can you extend your brand across occasions throughout the day.' She told CNN that the liqueur is an 'interesting play' in light of the alcohol industry's struggles, including sluggish sales and health concerns. But it could attract new people to Dunkin', as well as 'people that have never had a liqueur, but they love Dunkin'.'
CNN
05-08-2025
- Business
- CNN
Dunkin's newest booze is the chain's latest attempt to take over your kitchen
FacebookTweetLink Dunkin' is already a staple in many people's morning routines, and now it's looking to be part of their nightcap, as well. Liqueur brand Kahlúa is collaborating with Dunkin' and turning the coffee and doughnut chain's popular caramel swirl syrup into a new creamy liqueur, called 'Kahlúa Dunkin' Caramel Swirl Cream Liqueur.' The new rum-based product, available nationwide Tuesday for $24.99, is blended with chocolate and coffee beans from Mexico, and has flavor notes of toffee, vanilla and dulce de leche, according to a press release. The addition further bolsters Dunkin's alcohol selection, which includes seasonal beers and canned cocktails. It also helps extend Dunkin's reach beyond the breakfast crowd and could attract new customers, as the privately held company might be feeling the effects of a slowdown in US discretionary spending similar to its competitors. The drink is meant to be enjoyed over ice or perhaps as part of an espresso martini, a popular cocktail that's bolstering sales of Kahlúa and is a bright spot for its parent company, Pernod Ricard. The Paris-based company is also dealing with headwinds from tariffs and broader struggles in alcohol sales. Pernod Ricard doesn't disclose specific sales figures for Kahlúa, but said in last year's earnings report that the liqueur experienced 'strong growth' in North America. The product marks the brand's biggest investment in launching a new cream-based liqueur, the company said in a press release. The category is projected to grow into a $4.6 billion category by 2029, fueled in part by Gen Z's growing appetite for espresso martinis. Kahlúa approached Dunkin' for the collaboration because of its loyal following, according to Caroline Begley, Kahlúa's vice president of marketing. She told CNN that the product's creation 'stemmed from how people already enjoy Kahlúa,' pointing toward the at-home coffee and cocktail-making trend that started during the height of Covid-19 and has sustained as consumers keep a closer eye on their spending. 'We went through multiple rounds of meticulous testing and refinement to make sure we got the balance just right: a creamy, indulgent profile with layers of rich caramel, roasted coffee, and subtle sweetness,' she said. For Dunkin', the liqueur adds to the burgeoning selection of food and drink items available outside of its brick-and-mortar locations, which ranges from pumpkin spice-flavored Goldfish, coffee creamers created with Danone and even doughnut-flavored protein powders developed with nutritional supplement maker Dymatize. Products like these are likely 'negligible' to the coffee giant's bottom line, Blake Droesch, retail analyst for research firm Emarketer, told CNN, but added that they build 'affinity with the Dunkin' brand' from its fans. The collaborations also helps Dunkin' expand beyond breakfast. 'When you think about the morning occasion, which is where (Dunkin') have played, you can only do so much,' said Sally Lyons Wyatt, global EVP and chief advisor for Circana. 'But then you want to figure out where else can you extend your brand across occasions throughout the day.' She told CNN that the liqueur is an 'interesting play' in light of the alcohol industry's struggles, including sluggish sales and health concerns. But it could attract new people to Dunkin', as well as 'people that have never had a liqueur, but they love Dunkin'.'
Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The Keepers acquires 50% stake in Cervia Global Trading
Philippines-based alcohol importer and distributor The Keepers Holdings has purchased a 50% stake in local liqueur producer Cervia Global Trading. In a filing with the Philippine Stock Exchange on 16 July, Cosco Capital-owned The Keepers said it agreed to pay 320 pesos ($5.62) per share for 125,000 shares in Cervia Global Trading. Cervia Global is best known for its Filipino liqueur brand Sulà. It specialises in liqueurs made from local ingredients for both domestic and international markets. In the filing, The Keepers added that the 50% stake provides a 'strategic entry point into the premium local spirits market, while also positioning the company for growth in international markets." The shares were acquired from Caesar R Certeza, Mark Daniel L Rivera, Vernon A Carandang, and Margherita Y Rauto. The Keeper's portfolio includes wine and spirits distribution businesses Meritus Prime Distributions, and Premier Wine & Spirits. It also controls Montosco, which distributes Alfonso Brandy. Other liquor brands distributed by the company in The Philippines include Johnnie Walker, Chivas Regal, and Glenfiddich along with Suntory, Jinro, and Jose Cuervo. Last November, the company announced its intention to acquire Booze On-Line, a local beer importer, to 'add to its portfolio premium beer brands'. In the first quarter of its 2025 fiscal year, The Keepers reported a 14.3% increase in net income to 689.9m pesos, with gross revenue growing by 20.9% on the year prior to 4.05bn pesos. The company attributed the growth to an 18% increase in total cases sold, with the brandy category accounting for 80% of sales value and 82% of sales volume. For the year ended 31 December 2024, The Keepers reported net income of 3.53bn pesos, up 21.3% on the previous year, which the group attributed to "strong sales volume performance" in its imported brandy. Its net sales in the period reached 18.52bn pesos, reflecting a 13.6% increase. Gross profit also grew 17.6% to 5.2bn pesos. "The Keepers acquires 50% stake in Cervia Global Trading " was originally created and published by Just Drinks, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Forbes
25-06-2025
- Business
- Forbes
How Does A 450-Year-Old Alcohol Brand Relaunch Its Signature Product?
Lucas Bols' Bols Blue 1575 is a premiumized version of vacation drink staple blue curacao liqueur. Bols The Lucas Bowls company makes a full rainbow of products, from tangerine-colored passionfruit liqueurs to glowing green peppermint liqueurs. But what they're often best known for is Bols Blue Curacao. It's orange in flavor but blue in hue. Bartenders love it for the glowing blue color but also the citrus flavors it adds to drinks, like the aptly-named Blue Lady, Blue Lagoon, and Blue Hawaii. Lucas Bols first started distilling liqueurs in 1575 - mixing and blending ingredients into drinkable tinctures. By 1679, they had opened a small distillery in the heart of Amsterdam near Dam Square. Genever started flowing. In 1912, the company launched the world's first blue Curacao liqueur, born from oranges grown on the island of Curacao. By 1937, the liqueur was popping up in recipes at the world's best bar, most notably William J. Tarling's Cafe Royal Cocktail Book – his Blue Lady cocktail called for a full ounce and a half of the azure liqueur. In the 40s and 50s, blue curacao became a Tiki darling, appearing in Coladas and Blue Hawaiis. Now, it's everywhere. Modern classics include the mezcal-based Gun Metal Blue, created by Nicholas Bennett at Porch Light. Corpse Reviver No. Blue, an azure take on the Corpse Reviver, was invented by Jacob Briars in 2007. To celebrate the distiller's 450th year of spirits production, Bols wanted to reimagine and relaunch one of its iconic products. So they went back to the drawing board, to find a way to reinvent blue curacao. But how do you rethink such an iconic liqueur? Do you update the recipe? Change the bottle? Will bartenders revolt? What will drinkers think? Bols decided to roll out a second bottle: a souped-up, super-premium version of their classic Blue Curacao. They started by looking back on Bols history. They found hundreds of different types of blue curacao, documented in notebooks preserved by the family. 1912's edition was Creme de Ciel, cream of the sky. By the 1930s, Bols was turning out all sorts of alternative Curacaos. But by 2025, only one had survived. To celebrate 450 years, Bols pulled out the best recipes from the archives. Other recipes, scrawled notebooks still owned by the Bols team. They trialed and tested them, riffing on the recipes to find out what consumers would be excited about. To decide on the final blend, they packaged the bottle and sent it to bartenders around the world, asking them to tinker and play with the spirit to see how it shone in cocktails. One version from the cutting room floor had cloves—big, biting and spicy. They landed on Bols Blue 1575, based on Lahara orange, tweaked with botanicals like cardamom for a hint of spice, grains of paradise for notes of black pepper, and vanilla for a soft sweetness. Rum is added, then the botanicals are macerated in the mixture like a tea. It's high alcohol (29.5% ABV) and high flavor, meant to shine brighter in higher-end cocktails. 'Try it with Coca-Cola, it turns it beautifully blue,' says Ivar de Lange, the brand's master bartender. 'And Blue Curacao with Guinness is honestly good!' The bottle itself is designed with mixology in mind. It's 30% lighter than most bottles on the market. 'That helps lower the risk of repetitive wrist injuries for bartenders,' says de Lange. It's slender enough to fit into a shaker, so flair bartenders can flip and toss to their heart's desire. This innovation is a part of an influx of change for the Bols group. Last October, Frank Cocx was named CEO, following his predecessor's 20-year run. As part of Cocx's new role, he's focused on the super-premium tier – higher-priced products, greater back-bar presence, and more premium formats. Cocx dreams of making Bols Blue 1575 the 'hero brand' of blue liqueurs. 'It's at a totally different price point to the old version,' says Cocx, in a press release. 'It's a unique bottle that comes only with this drink. We're not going to make a new range with the same bottle for other products.'
