Consumer Brands Association

Beer Institute Lauds Introduction of Bill to Prevent Unfair Tariff Charges on Aluminum

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Monday, January 29, 2024
MWP, Legislation, Beer, Public policy, Policy, Aluminium, CO-04, Government, Beer Institute, False Claims Act, Consumer Brands Association, Accusative case, Midwestern United States, Pharmaceutical industry

Aluminum is the single largest input cost in brewing, and the lack of transparency in aluminum pricing hurts consumers.

Key Points: 
  • Aluminum is the single largest input cost in brewing, and the lack of transparency in aluminum pricing hurts consumers.
  • Imported primary aluminum and cansheet are critical to the U.S. beer industry as more than 74 percent of all beer produced in the United States is packaged in aluminum cans and bottles.
  • In 2020, brewers bought more than 41 billion aluminum cans and bottles, making aluminum the single most significant input cost in American beer manufacturing.
  • For additional updates from the Beer Institute, visit our website and follow us on X , LinkedIn , Facebook and Instagram .

Intertek Alchemy Launches Online "Better Process Control School" for Canned Food Manufacturing

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Food safety, Certification, Partnership, Curriculum, USDA, Consumer Brands Association, Asepsis, FDA, Alchemy, Workforce, Medical device

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Intertek Alchemy, a global leader in workforce training solutions, today announced a new online Better Process Control School for canned food industry professionals. Developed in partnership with the Consumer Brands Association, the courses allow canned food manufacturing supervisors and other professionals to complete required food safety certifications at their own pace and schedule.

Key Points: 
  • AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Intertek Alchemy, a global leader in workforce training solutions, today announced a new online Better Process Control School for canned food industry professionals.
  • Developed in partnership with the Consumer Brands Association , the courses allow canned food manufacturing supervisors and other professionals to complete required food safety certifications at their own pace and schedule.
  • The Better Process Control School courses were developed for operating supervisors involved in the production of thermally processed low-acid and acidified low-acid foods.
  • For more information about the online, on-demand Better Process Control School, visit www.zosilearning.com/better-process-control-school .

BBB National Programs Board of Directors Welcome Three Esteemed New Board Members and Re-Elect Three Board Members

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Monday, December 18, 2023
Unilever, Interactive Advertising Bureau, Procter & Gamble, Corporate Affairs, Microsoft, Association of National Advertisers, The Home Depot, Fannie Mae, NPR, Sallie Mae, CPA, Effectiveness, Verizon Communications, BBB, IAB, ESG, Johns Hopkins University, Sanders, BBB National Programs, Leo Burnett Worldwide, Chairperson, FTC, General counsel, Communication, Consumer Brands Association, EXL, EVP, Corporation, Policy, Former, Interactivity, Management

"Their expertise advances BBB National Programs' mission to empower businesses in fostering consumer trust and strengthening consumer voices.

Key Points: 
  • "Their expertise advances BBB National Programs' mission to empower businesses in fostering consumer trust and strengthening consumer voices.
  • Departing the Board of Directors are Elaine Kolish, a former FTC and BBB program official, and Barbara Wall, former longtime Gannett Company senior executive.
  • BBB National Programs Board Members support and inform the nonprofit's mission to be the place where businesses go to enhance consumer trust and where consumers are heard.
  • Board Members are also instrumental in increasing awareness and expanding the reach of the organization's independent industry self-regulation programs.

Cineverse Inks Global Commercial YouTube Channel Agreement with Little Dot Studios

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Midnight, Cinedigm, Sport, OTT, EVP, Social media, AVOD, Partnership, Match point, FAST, Consumer Brands Association, All3Media

In this new deal, Fandor (a classic film lovers subscription service); RetroCrush (a fan favorite anime channel) and Midnight Pulp (retro cult movie Fan channel) will now be exclusively marketed and managed on YouTube by Little Dot Studios.

Key Points: 
  • In this new deal, Fandor (a classic film lovers subscription service); RetroCrush (a fan favorite anime channel) and Midnight Pulp (retro cult movie Fan channel) will now be exclusively marketed and managed on YouTube by Little Dot Studios.
  • All of the channels are owned and operated by Cineverse and powered by the company's digital managed service tech, Matchpoint, to streamline delivery.
  • said Larissa Bellamy, Partnerships Director at Little Dot Studios.
  • "Through our commercial expansion strategy, we are able to work closely with our internal content teams, and partners like Little Dot Studios, to target audiences that we may not already be reaching via our FAST and AVOD services today."

Clorox Board Names Linda Rendle Chair; Matthew Shattock to Become Lead Independent Director

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
Consumer Brands Association, CLX, NYSE, IGNITE, Rendle, Shattock, Visa Inc., Procter & Gamble, International, Management, Clorox

OAKLAND, Calif., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) today announced that its board of directors has elected CEO Linda Rendle to the role of chair of the board of directors, effective Jan. 1, 2024, and that Matthew Shattock, Clorox's current board chair, will become lead independent director.

Key Points: 
  • OAKLAND, Calif., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) today announced that its board of directors has elected CEO Linda Rendle to the role of chair of the board of directors, effective Jan. 1, 2024, and that Matthew Shattock, Clorox's current board chair, will become lead independent director.
  • "I'm honored to have the confidence of the board to serve as Clorox's next board chair," said Clorox CEO Linda Rendle.
  • Rendle has served as CEO of Clorox and a member of the board of directors since September 2020.
  • As lead independent director, he will retain significant responsibilities, including approving board meeting agendas, overseeing meetings of the independent directors, and leading CEO and board performance evaluations.

JPMA Announces Winners of the 2023 Innovation Awards

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Monday, October 9, 2023
Multimedia, Consumer Brands Association, Senior, BabyCenter, Toy

The JPMA Innovation Awards are sponsored by Everyday Health Group Pregnancy & Parenting, which includes BabyCenter and What to Expect.

Key Points: 
  • The JPMA Innovation Awards are sponsored by Everyday Health Group Pregnancy & Parenting, which includes BabyCenter and What to Expect.
  • The 2023 Innovation Awards Judges Panel is an esteemed group of industry experts.
  • This year's panel included:
    Mary Cacciacarne, Vice President, Global Merchandising & Consumer Brands, Babies"R"Us
    Dawne Gardner, CCPST, Senior Manager of Equity and Child Safety, Safe Kids Worldwide
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Shane Grant Joins lululemon Board of Directors

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Fashion, Online Retail, Retail, Department Stores, Manufacturing, Specialty, Textiles, The Coca-Cola Company, University, LULU, Chairperson, EVP, American Beverage Association, Food industry, Danone, Power of Three, FMI, Consumer Brands Association, Danone North America, Ivivva athletica

lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) today announced the appointment of Shane Grant to serve on its Board of Directors, effective November 1, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) today announced the appointment of Shane Grant to serve on its Board of Directors, effective November 1, 2023.
  • “Shane has an impressive track record of driving global growth of branded consumer businesses and I am delighted to welcome him to the lululemon Board of Directors,” said Martha Morfitt, Chair of the Board.
  • “I’m honored to join the lululemon Board to help advance the Company’s tremendous growth and market expansion opportunities,” said Mr. Grant.
  • “I’ve long admired the lululemon brand, its innovative products and unique community-based model which continues to create meaningful connections with guests around the world.”
    Mr. Grant serves on the Board of Directors of FMI, the Food Industry Association, the Consumer Brands Association and American Beverage Association.

Ampla Raises $258m Credit Facility with Goldman Sachs and Atalaya Capital Management

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
Serenity, Growth, Atalaya, Goldman Sachs, Growth capital, Consumer Brands Association, CUTS, Digital banking, Retail, Financial services, John Amplas

NEW YORK, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Ampla , a leading provider of financial solutions for consumer brands, announced the raise of a $258m credit warehouse with Goldman Sachs and Atalaya Capital Management.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Ampla , a leading provider of financial solutions for consumer brands, announced the raise of a $258m credit warehouse with Goldman Sachs and Atalaya Capital Management.
  • The new debt facility provides incremental financing to power Ampla's Growth Capital products and allows the company to continue building the all-in-one platform for Consumer Brands.
  • "Atalaya is excited to help Ampla in their mission to bring a full-suite, customer-focused experience to Consumer Brands seeking capital, banking, and card solutions for their day-to-day needs.
  • By introducing new products at strategic stages of a business's life cycle, Ampla is improving the likelihood of success for consumer brands.

BeachBound's® Annual National Beach Day Celebration Is Back and Awarding One Lucky Winner A Vacation Every Year for 20 Years

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Travel, Rejuvenation, Puerto Rico national beach soccer team, Family, Consumer Brands Association, Friends, Immersion, Tourism, Marketing

NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa., Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of National Beach Day (August 30) BeachBound Vacations®, the online booking site specializing in all-inclusive beach vacation packages, is hosting the ultimate giveaway - a chance for one winner to win a vacation every year for the next 20 years. Following the excitement of the inaugural giveaway last year, BeachBound has relaunched the program to celebrate with two decades worth of memorable beach vacations for one more lucky winner. Entries can be submitted online HERE starting August 30, 2023 through September 30, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Following the excitement of the inaugural giveaway last year, BeachBound has relaunched the program to celebrate with two decades worth of memorable beach vacations for one more lucky winner.
  • "As experts and enthusiasts of beach and oceanfront resorts, we celebrate National Beach Day seriously and it feels only natural that we encourage others to do the same," said Michael Lowery, Head of Global Consumer Business, BeachBound Vacations.
  • We are excited to continue our own holiday tradition of rewarding one lucky beach lover with the ultimate National Beach Day gift of an over-the-top experience to enjoy over the next two decades."
  • BeachBound Vacations is a resource for consumers looking for a variety of curated vacation experiences at luxury beachfront resorts.

CheapCaribbean Vacations Launches the Budget Beach Finder™, a Brand New Feature For Travelers to Find the Best Deals for their Next Caribbean Vacation

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Spend, Calendar, Headache, Travel technology, Length of stay, Consumer Brands Association, Map, Tanning, Comprehensive, Tourism, Marketing

NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CheapCaribbean Vacations, the online booking engine specializing in the "best in beach" travel deals, is announcing the launch of its Budget Beach Finder™, a brand new trip planning tool that will help travelers save time and money booking their perfect beach escape. The tool holds three features including the deal calendar, the deal map and a customizable search option with budget filters, providing a unique and easy way for beach lovers to compare and book all-inclusive vacation packages across a variety of destinations where they'll have their best "woohoo moments" at the best values possible.

Key Points: 
  • "CheapCaribbean is known as the place to find a vacation deal, and we understand that travelers today are even more keen on seeking out vacation packages that offer good value.
  • Designed to fit the needs of any traveler, the Budget Beach Finder™ tool has three distinct features that help travelers easily find prices that won't compare to anywhere else.
  • By boasting several different features all geared towards helping travelers find affordable vacation packages, users are able to find prices within their budget without having to do much work.
  • "We hope that this tool and our prices will inspire travelers to book more trips and see new places for endless 'woohoo' moments."