Tag: ALC

CHICAGO, Aug. 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Constellation Brands Beer Division today announced a voluntary recall of select packages in Guam containing 12-ounce clear glass bottles of its Corona Extra beer that may contain small particles of glass. The voluntary recall covers 12-ounce clear bottles in select six-pack, 12-pack and 18-pack packages containing bottles with the production codes listed below.

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This recall comes after routine inspections in the company’s quality control laboratory detected defects in certain bottles that could cause small particles of glass to break off and fall into the bottle. The affected bottles came from one of four glass plants run by a third party manufacturer, which supplies the company the bottles. While the company believes that less than 1 percent of the bottles produced from the plant may be affected, it is recalling select packages that may contain defective bottles to ensure the safety of consumers.

Affected Production Codes:
The following production codes for select Corona Extra 12-ounce bottle packages are included in the recall:

• Any code that starts with “G” and also ends with “9” on six- and 12-packs
• Any code that starts with “F29” and also ends with “9” on 18-packs only
• Any code that starts with “F30” and also ends with “9” on 18-packs only

To date the company has received no reports of injuries resulting from the affected bottles.

The following products are not being recalled:

Corona Extra cans
Corona Extra 24-pack loose bottles
Corona Extra 24 oz. bottle
Corona Extra draft beer
Corona Light bottles
Corona Light cans
Corona Light draft beer
Corona Familiar
Coronitas

“We are troubled by this development and are working proactively with our distributors, retailers and consumers to resolve this situation as quickly as possible,” said Bill Hackett, President of Constellation Brands Beer Division. “Throughout its history, Corona Extra is a brand that has been synonymous with quality, consistency and refreshment. Our entire organization, including our brewers, our production team, and all our employees across our system, is absolutely committed to doing everything possible to complete this recall quickly, and ensure the safety of our consumers and integrity of our product.”

Upon discovering the issue, Constellation took prompt action to identify and secure potentially affected product and will work closely with distributors and retailers to minimize the impact on consumers. The company is diligently working to recover potentially affected product that is in retail stores and may have reached consumers.

Consumers who have bottles marked with the listed production codes can visit http://www.coronausa.com/recall for more information, and email corona@premiereresponse.com for instructions on reimbursement.

About Constellation Brands Beer Division
Constellation Brands Beer Division is the #3 beer company in the U.S. and the exclusive brewer, marketer and supplier of a growing portfolio of high-end, iconic, imported beer brands for the U.S. market. The portfolio includes Corona Extra (the #1 imported beer in the U.S. and #5 beer overall), Corona Light, Modelo Especial, Negra Modelo, Pacifico and Victoria beer brands. The Beer Division also imports the Tsingtao beer brand in the U.S. For more information, visit www.cbrands.com.

LONDON, July 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — The global alcohol ingredients market, which covers flavours, colours and other ingredients for beers, spirits and wines, is expected to see steady growth despite the dominance of a few companies. While flavours remain the biggest segment in the market, strong growth is projected in the “other ingredients” segment due to booming demand for yeast and enzymes.

Geographically, focus is expected to increase on developing regions such as Asia-Pacific, where consumer spending on alcohol is rising. Understanding the traditional and cultural tastes and preferences of consumers in these regions will be crucial to take full advantage of this trend.

New analysis from Frost & Sullivan, Analysis of the Global Alcohol Ingredients Market, finds that the market earned revenues of $989.2 million in 2013 and estimates this to reach $1.18 billion in 2019. While Western markets – Europe in particular – are the largest consumers, the strongest growth potential is presented by emerging markets such as Asia-Pacific, South Africa and Latin America. Spirits have the largest market share of alcohol beverage ingredients, mainly driven by the extensive use of flavours.

“As innovation is a key success factor in the alcohol beverage industry, new product development is likely to gain pace in the ingredients space,” said Frost & Sullivan Chemicals, Materials & Food Industry Analyst Tosin Jack. “Brand image and customer loyalty will also drive growth, with consumers embracing authenticity and sticking to products they know best.”

However, the decline in alcohol consumption in developed regions reduces the incentives for manufacturers to invest in production, thus, stifling innovation and restraining alcohol ingredients market growth. Campaigns launched to tackle alcoholism also hamper market expansion. Further, price volatility and limited availability of raw materials to manufacture alcohol ingredients are challenging market participants.

“Within this scenario, finding ways to add value to the alcohol ingredients on offer, and providing robust technical support, will be of utmost importance,” noted Ms Jack. “For companies with a global presence, consolidating with regional and smaller companies that have substantial knowledge of the local market will allow them to tailor alcoholic beverage production to suit varying regional and local tastes.”

For more information on this study, please email Julia Nikishkina, Corporate Communications, at julia.nikishkina@frost.com.

Analysis of the Global Alcohol Ingredients Market is part of the Food and Beverage Ingredients (http://www.food.frost.com) Growth Partnership Service program. Frost & Sullivan’s related studies include: North American Plant Health Improvement Agents (PHIA) Market, Global Food and Beverage Processing Support Market, and Global Dairy Ingredients Market. All studies included in subscriptions provide detailed market opportunities and industry trends evaluated following extensive interviews with market participants.