Le Barteleur to introduce four ready-to-drink cocktails to global travel retail market

The brand is partnering with Jean-Philippe (JP) Aucher to launch in the channel

Le Barteleur, the Paris-based premium ready-to-drink craft cocktails producer, is to launch four award-winning expressions into travel retail this year in partnership with industry consultant, Jean-Philippe (JP) Aucher.

The exceptional quality of the four made-in-Paris liquids – Negroni, Manhattan, Mai Tai and Hanky Panky ¬- makes Le Barteleur cocktails the perfect gift for all cocktails/spirit lovers and a great fit for the travel retail channel, according to JP Aucher.

The brand says that its four ready-made cocktails are worthy of the greatest bartenders, revisiting the past to create new contemporary and unique recipes. This claim has been supported by multi awards including winning Gold and Double Gold at the Women’s Wine & Spirits Awards; two Golds at the San Francisco Spirits Competition 2022; 90/92/94 points and Top 100 for Hanky Panky at the Ultimate Spirits Challenge.

The name draws inspiration from ‘The Bateleur’, the first tarot card dating back to the 15th Century, but this is very much a product of the 21st century with no best before date and no need to refrigerate or drink within a certain time once opened.

Targeted at the 25-60-year-old age group, Le Barteleur was first launched in France in 2019 and is now available in European domestic markets including Denmark, Switzerland, Germany and Belgium. The brand is targeting 15 markets in the next few years, including locations in the travel retail sector.

Le Barteleur co-founder Nicolas Varnier said: “From a very early stage in Le Barteleur’s development we believed our premium cocktail product would be a perfect fit for the travel retail market. Now that we are strongly established in some domestic markets, it seems the ideal time to enter travel retail as the travel industry resurges post-COVID.

“In JP Aucher, we believe we have appointed someone very well-respected in the trade who knows the travel retail market inside out. He has a great belief in what our product can achieve in the channel, and we are excited to start working with him to achieve our ambitions.”

JP Aucher said: “Ready-to-drink cocktails is a hot category at present and Le Barteleur offers a range that is of the best quality. With travelling consumers looking for something different, unique and within their budget, this is the perfect offer for airport, cruise and inflight retail.”

The Le Barteleur cocktails

Negroni 27%ABV

Liquid: The recipe includes gin, bitter and vermouth, with added aromatic plants creating bitter and refreshing scent notes.

Manhattan 26% ABV

Liquid: The recipe includes whisky, vermouth and bitter, with vanilla and honey notes, blended with red fruits such as sweet cherry.

Mai Tai 27%ABV

Liquid: Exotic blend of white and dark rums, lime, and orgeat with refreshing flavours of kumquat and yuzu.

Hanky Panky 23.5%

Liquid: Recipe of gin, vermouth and amaro with ginger notes, giving it a herbaceous and peppery kick.

ACCURIST ANNOUNCES MAJOR BRAND REVITALISATION WITH A STUNNING NEW COLLECTION OF WATCHES

New travel retail focus for Accurist in Cannes

‘British watch brand Accurist, inspired by its own heritage archives and iconic vintage watches, launches a revitalised brand positioning and a stunning collection of new watches. Part of the Time Products Ltd group of companies, the new collection can be seen at TFWA WE - Green Village, K50.

Whilst exploring its vast archives for a vintage watch to re-issue in celebration of its 75th anniversary in 2021, the Accurist team re-discovered the brand’s original ethos of high-quality watches at affordable prices that ‘punch above their weight’ and found an abundance of distinctive vintage timepieces.  Instead of launching just one watch, Accurist developed seven collections which will replace its current watch ranges. Comprising 76 individual watches, each collection is inspired by a distinctive vintage watch resulting in an array of styles for men and women which cater to different target consumers. All will be available to travel retail.

Comments Gary Taylor – Duty Free and International Director: "Accurist has targeted travel retail for many years and has a stronghold in the UK and Europe; our customers have included Jet2, DFDS, Aer Rianta and Lagardère. 

“We're confident that the revitalisation of the brand will strengthen the position we already hold and help us to grow our business further afield into new markets. Accurist is a unique offering, blending a heritage British brand with over 75 years of watchmaking history with modern materials and designs. By focusing on high quality specifications such as sapphire crystal glass, solid stainless steel, diamond dot dials Accurist really punches above its weight. 

“With this new collection, we hope to attract a different type of retailer and a new customer opening new opportunities globally. The introduction also allows Time Products to add another dimension to its portfolio of brand offerings.”

As well as the new watch collections, Accurist is bringing a fresh new approach to life: ‘It’s about time.’, which is true to the heritage of Accurist being linked to the great moments of time such as sponsoring the speaking clock (until 2008) and the countdown to the millennium.  The revitalisation includes a return to a vintage Accurist logo, refreshed brand colours for a modern twist, updated display stands and online website to transform visibility, and new packaging with a spectacular watch roll with every watch.

The collections combine craftmanship techniques typically reserved for Swiss timepieces together with materials attributed to premium-priced brands, such as solid stainless steel, semi-precious stones, sapphire crystal glass, and real leather, and are available at an accessible price point.

The revitalised range will consist of seven collections: Origin, Rectangle, Everyday, Jewellery, Aviation, Dive, and Classic.  All watches within the collections will:

• Be made using premium materials: solid stainless steel, semi-precious stones, diamond dots, sapphire glass, and real leather

• Come with a five-year guarantee

• Have interchangeable, quick-release straps to allow personalisation

• Have dedicated space on the case back for engraving

• Be packaged in a spectacular watch roll

A national marketing campaign in the UK from October to December, centred around 'It's about time', will further raise awareness of the brand to consumers before they travel with digital and social media marketing alongside extensive outdoor and press advertising, helping to reach consumers at all pre-journey touchpoints.

Whyte and Mackay to showcase how Single Malts are driving the resurgence of Travel Retail with exciting innovation and unforgettable experiences at TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes

Whyte & Mackay, the fastest growing Top 10 Single Malt supplier is delighted to be returning to the TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes next month with a stunning new location in the Bay Village. 

Following an impressive performance during the pandemic, the Single Malt sector has continued to perform well in the past year as recovery has gathered pace, driven by the Prestige Plus and Ultra Premium segments. 

To help stakeholders tap into this vibrant market, Whyte & Mackay recognises that continued newness is needed to keep driving recovery, and the company will showcase the latest innovation from its diverse portfolio of Single Malts at the exhibition. Each one is designed to generate growth thanks to the company’s understanding of the modern duty free shopper’s lifestyle and category specific attitudes. 

Also at the show, Whyte & Mackay will showcase the very latest release from its masterpiece in the making, The Dalmore, which is poised to create an exciting new, super-premium offer for Single Malt shoppers.

Richard Trimby, Travel Retail Director, Whyte & Mackay, said: “We are very pleased to be back at the TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes, especially with our new location and stand. This new space has been designed as an exclusive private lounge where we are inviting ‘privilege members’ to discover our plans to elevate their malt business in 2023. 

“They will also have the opportunity to sample our award-winning Single Malt collection in our exclusive bar. This reflects our expertise in offering exceptional experiences to Duty Free Shoppers through our portfolio of pedigree Single Malts.

“As we look at the market today, we can see that changing shopper profiles in travel retail have created new expectations of our sector as it recovers and we are looking forward to sharing our views on how we and our diverse portfolio of Single Malts can support partners and the category.” 

Meeting the needs of modern shoppers

Changing shopper demographics mean the demand for range development and innovation has never been bigger and Whyte and Mackay will showcase newness for every shopper profile in Cannes. This includes the masterpiece in the making The Dalmore, which speaks to the Modern Luxury consumer; Jura, which by supporting its tiny island community will appeal to the conscious millennial; Fettercairn for the whisky curious always on the lookout for hidden gems, and Tamnavulin which inspire the savvy hunters. 

Clarisse Daniels, Head of Marketing Global Travel Retail & Emerging Markets, Whyte & Mackay, said: “Innovation is a key growth driver in our channel; for example the Jura Islanders’ Expressions, which launched in 2022, has been a huge success across all regions and sold out in weeks in many locations. This success is driven by having the right products, amplified via omnichannel campaign in order to reach shoppers on their path to purchase. 

“Initiatives like this, which combine newness with engaging activation to drive penetration and conversion are a hallmark of our travel retail offer. The Dalmore continues to drive spend per passenger for our retailers with its collection of rare and aged single malts, including the new Dalmore 20 year old and a stunning new Limited Edition hitting the shelves in November, attracting the modern luxury consumer to Duty Free Stores, and converting them into high-spending shoppers.” 

Trimby concluded “The travel retail market has faced massive challenges in recent years and continues to do so, but Single Malt has shown that it is a vital driving force in this market. It was one of the fastest growing sectors during the pandemic and is continuing to see high demand as shoppers return. We look forward to sharing our vision and new innovation with the industry.” 

Whyte and Mackay will be located at Stand 14 in The Bay Village.

Imperial Brands to showcase global brands and new sustainability strategy at TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes

Imperial Brands is delighted to be shining a spotlight on its truly global brand offering and its sustainability agenda, as it returns to Cannes for the TFWA World Exhibition & Conference, taking place from 2 to 6 October 2022.

During the exhibition, Imperial Brands will showcase its strong cross-category offer, with its leading stable of brands. This includes international brands such as Davidoff, Gauloises, West and Rizla, which are enjoyed by many from the very Western to the far Eastern corners of the world. These will be complemented by Imperial’s more locally trusted brands, such as Skruf for those in the Nordics, as well as Lambert & Butler and Golden Virginia, for many British consumers seeking moments of relaxation and pleasure in countless destinations.

Imperial remains fully committed to the travel retail sector and believes that having the right brands for all travellers is a core component in allowing travel retail to rebuild bigger and better, Together as One.

Imperial Brands General Manager Global Duty Free & Export and Travel Retail, Christian Münstermann said: “Tobacco plays a vital role in the collective recovery of Duty Free and Travel Retail. It is one of the original categories in Duty Free which continues to drive footfall, leading to higher cross- category purchasing, and hence higher overall spend in markets where travel is recovering.

The TFWA World Exhibition & Conference is the perfect opportunity to re-connect with industry partners, celebrate successes, as well as share exciting plans for the future, such as Imperial Brands’ new global environmental, social and governance (ESG) commitments.

Placing the consumer first, Imperial Brands has proudly continued to provide an innovative offer for all nationalities, whilst maintaining an agile and focused approach, despite the turbulences that the industry has faced. Its recent successful launches of various crush ball initiatives for brands ranging from Davidoff Evolve and Davidoff Reach, to Lambert & Butler and Richmond, has been a testament to this.

We expect this trend to continue going forward, which puts tobacco at the forefront of the sector’s recovery. From cigarettes, fine cut, rolling papers, cigars, to snus and next generation products, we at Imperial Brands are here to help drive this growth with our cross-category portfolio.”

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Imperial Brands will be sharing more on its ambitious new ESG strategy launched earlier this year. The strategy, which is fully aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), is built around three key pillars: Healthier Futures, Positive Contribution to Society, and a Safe & Inclusive Workplace. These pillars will be the essence of Imperial’s new booth at the exhibition, which has been crafted from sustainable materials, emitting less emissions and waste, for a better climate.

Christian Münstermann added: “There is no doubt that sustainability is a vital part of our industry today. This is why we are excited to share our new global ESG strategy, as well as achievements, with our partners in Cannes.

At Imperial, we view sustainability as a journey whereby ‘the how’ we achieve our goals, is equally as important as the goals themselves. We are acting with a challenger mindset in our approach to ESG responsibilities. Inspired by the strong belief that a robust future of our channel can be created by focusing on making a distinctive contribution to the environment, local communities, and the wellbeing of Imperial’s people, for many more tomorrows to come.”

The Imperial Brands team is looking forward to sharing more on these plans with partners and stakeholders in Cannes. For more information, please visit the Imperial Brands stand, GO 6 in the Golden Village, during the TFWA World Conference & Exhibition.

Nestlé brings Food category mission to Cannes

Nestlé ITR is returning to its Beach Village location, at TFWA World Exhibition, this year with its clear mission – Building Food into the #1 Category in Travel Retail. 

As the world’s leading food company, Nestlé believes it is best placed to champion this growth strategy and, says ITR general manager Stewart Dryburgh, it’s clear that industry retailers agree with the principle. “During 2022 we have been engaging directly with our retail partners, who are embracing the opportunity to grow sales by thinking of food beyond confectionery,” he says.

Following the launch of the strategy Nestlé commissioned global travel research company M1nd-set to further validate the opportunity and understand the appeal of different categories and the key shopper occasion for major food subcategories. 

Key headlines from the research include the fact that Food (including Confectionery) has the highest appeal of any category at 69% with Beauty second at 59%. Furthermore, Millennials (the fastest growing segment) are even higher at 75%.  The likelihood to buy coffee was overwhelmingly positive (81%) with biscuits also performing strongly. 

During TFWA WE, Nestlé will be unveiling more details and discussing directly with retail partners how this extensive study can inform the category assortment and drive growth. 

“Food, including confectionery, is already the #1 driver of cross-category purchase and the second most purchased category. This gives us a very strong platform from which to build,” continues Dryburgh. “In Cannes, we will be discussing these opportunities with our partners, including a focus on both coffee and the fast-emerging health and wellness segment – incredibly relevant yet extremely under-developed within our distribution channel.”

Nestlé’s Food strategy will be delivered through the VERSE model: Value, Engagement, Regeneration, Sense of Place and Execution. “Each of these drivers is critical in achieving our goal and giving the consumer the best shopping experience. Fast rising inflation and cost of living are of great concern, but we are confident that the combination of accessible price points and high consumer appeal means that the food category can be a key growth driver. In fact, it has been one of the most resilient categories during previous downturns,” Dryburgh explains.

During customer meetings Nestlé will be unveiling investments across all the levers including products that will create Value, driving Engagement across the journey with digital tools from the Digitally Connected Shopper as well as Sense of Place initiatives. 

In terms of Regeneration, a key focus for all TR stakeholders, Cannes also provides the perfect opportunity for Nestlé to showcase its world-leading Regeneration and sustainable packaging strategy. 

Smarties introduced recyclable paper packaging for all its confectionery products globally last year and this is one of many Nestlé’s sustainable packaging initiatives including`; sourcing - all chocolate sourced using 100% sustainable cocoa via the Nestlé  Cocoa Plan; this year’s introduction of KITKAT Vegan traveller’s pack and the Nestlé  Income Accelerator plan which helps farmers to reach a living income (awarded Sustainability Hero status in the recent TRBusiness awards).

Last, but not least, visitors to the stand (Beach 7) will also be able to view Nestlé’s full travel retail product portfolio of global icons such as KITKAT – including the highly successful SENSES range - SMARTIES and NESCAFE, alongside travel retail exclusive brand NESTLÉ  SWISS, and local favourites AFTER EIGHT and QUALITY STREET.  

“The whole team at Nestlé are delighted to be back in Cannes. We know there are still major challenges facing the industry, but we also know that there is a strong consumer desire to travel. This year we have experienced increases in footfall in Europe, the Middle East, and North America, while it’s also good to see most of Asia now starting to open up. We’re looking forward to a very busy and productive week in Cannes as we continue our mission to make Food the No 1 most purchased category in travel retail,” concludes Dryburgh.

Travel retail industry first: Bitmore introduces carbon neutral Snoooza neck pillows

Travel retail company Bitmore™ has unveiled a new range of comfort neck pillows with sustainability credentials at a level unique to the channel. Named Snoooza, the pillows come in two models, one made from recycled memory foam (RRP £20, weighing 227g) and the other with recycled ABS beads (RRP £15, 120g).

 

The neck pillow models – both of which are made with GRS recycled material with hygroscopic anti-perspiration yarn – set new environmental standards for transparency and validation of materials used. They are 100% certified GRS and carbon neutral.

 

Both models fold up into small pouches, also made from recycled materials, making them ideal for use inflight.

 

The pillows are made from high-quality, certified, recycled fibre made from reclaimed plastic bottles collected within 50 kilometres of coastlines in countries or areas that lack formal waste or recycling systems.

 

 Bitmore said this will enable its customers and consumers to play a role in solving the ever-growing problem of ocean plastic. The company pointed out that each year at least 8.8 million tons of plastics make their way into the ocean, which is the equivalent of dumping the contents of one garbage truck into the ocean every minute. 

 

In addition, at least 80% of plastic flows into the oceans from land, and at current rates, there will be more plastic by weight than fish by 2050.

 

Bitmore CEO Hoj Parmar said: “Statistics relating to ocean plastic are very disturbing, so this one of the big reasons that as a responsible player in travel retail we are delighted to introduce our Snoooza pillows to the market. I believe these luxurious neck pillows are the first to be carbon neutral in our industry and we are very proud of that. 

 

“From any single fibre yarn removed from the pillow, we can validate our material is authentic and the material used is 100% made from PET recycled plastic bottles. 

 

“Compared to using virgin fibre, the recycled fibre we use significantly offsets using new petroleum, emitting fewer greenhouse gases and conserving water and energy in the process. That makes a big difference for our future.”

 

Each individual recycled ABS bead Snoooza pillow will have a label that states how many plastic bottles were recycled to make it.

 

The recycled memory foam Snoooza is available in 3 colours: Grey/Lime Green, Grey/Tangerine Orange and Grey/Aqua Blue.

 

The recycled beads Snoooza is available in 4 colours: Smoke Grey, Tangerine Orange, Aqua Blue and Mustard Yellow.

 

The Snoooza neck pillows can be viewed by potential customers for the first time at the TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes at the Bitmore stand in Blue Village F23.

Brockmans Gin partners with Premium Brands Group to expand its presence in Central and South America

Brockmans gin has taken steps to accelerate its expansion into Central & South America with the appointment of Premium Brands Group (PBG) Panama as logistics and commercial partner for both domestic and travel retail markets in the region.

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Brockmans is the largest independent British super premium gin, available in more than 55 markets worldwide.

PBG is well known as a highly respected distribution company, specialising in wines and spirits, fast-moving consumer goods and personal care items. Focusing on local and international markets, they have a particularly strong presence in Central and South America.

Brockman Gin’s International VP Pierpaolo Indelicato comments: “The Central and South America region represents a significant growth opportunity for the Super Premium Gin category and, therefore, for Brockmans. Through the partnership with PBG, we will be able to increase our commercial and marketing support to existing distributor partners, expand our market reach in both domestic and travel retail and open new and high potential markets like Brazil.”

Brockmans’ travel retail consultant JP Aucher who has high regard for PBG added: “I’ve known Alberto Gutman and his team for many years and their expertise in the region is unequivocal.  

“The gin category is growing apace in Central and South America and the appetite for super premium gin from respected international brands points to clear and distinct opportunities within the travel retail sector for Brockmans. I’m delighted to be steering this new partnership with PBG.”

Adds PBG owner Alberto Gutman: “At PBG we pride ourselves on building meaningful and effective working relationships, understanding both the needs of the marketplace and our brand partners. Our success is evident from the portfolio of brands we have established over the years. We are more than delighted to partner with Brockmans Gin to add newness, originality and super-premium quality to our offer. It’s a highly distinctive gin which, we are confident, will do extremely well both domestically and in travel retail.”

Henkell Freixenet will focus on brand activations & GTR exclusives to grow market share

Henkell Freixenet Global Export will introduce GTR exclusives across its sparkling wine portfolio at the TFWA WE conference in Cannes this October. The sparkling wine market leader aims to leverage its market position to further grow in the GTR channel.

“As we target further growth in the sparkling wine category, the Henkell Freixenet Group will stronger engage in the GTR channels and showcase our global icon brands such as Freixenet, Henkell and Mionetto. GTR is a strategic focus and a further opportunity to grow brand presence in global markets,” says Sandra Janetzki, Senior Vice President at Henkell Freixenet Global Export.

Fiscal Year 2021 Review & GTR development

 Henkell Freixenet, the sparkling wine, wine and spirits division of Geschwister Oetker Beteiligungen KG, closed 2021 with a sales increase of 11% to €1,326mn (incl. excise taxes)

 The ‘House of Brands’, within which the company is consistently continuing its focus on strong global and local brands, was the driver for the double-digit sales growth.

 GTR in particular saw a successful year for the company with a strong bounce back of sales. Across the brand portfolio, GTR grew due to the recovery of existing business and new business with ferries and cruises. Sales at the airports were not yet back to pre-pandemic levels, but the GTR division saw good increases from inflight business, especially in Europe and the US last summer. There were strong sales in the smaller Piccolo bottle format that are very popular.

 Overall, Henkell Freixenet has a market share of 27,4% in the sparkling wine category in GTR (IWSR, sparkling wine incl. champagne) and is the leading company in this category.

Return to airport activations

“In 2022 we returned to seasonal brand activations for our core GTR brands Mionetto, Henkell, Freixenet as well as our premium Riesling Wine Estate Schloss Johannisberg. Highlights of 2022 were our Mionetto Prosecco tasting promotion in April, at the Air One launch event of Urban-Air Port in the UK and a Henkell tasting bar promotion in Berlin’s T2 in partnership with Heinemann Duty Free & Travel Value Shop during June and July.

Mionetto Prosecco x Urban-Air Port launch sponsorship

At the end of April, Mionetto Prosecco sponsored the Urban-Air Port launch event in Coventry, UK. The Urban-Air Port event debuted the company’s vertiport hubs for passenger air taxis and delivery/ logistics drones – providing the infrastructure on the ground to support sustainable air mobility. At the launch, guests enjoyed spraling moments with Mionetto Prosecco DOC Treviso Brut and Mionetto Prosecco Rosé at the Mionetto bar.

Activations at airports

In June and July, the Henkell Tasting Bar opened at Berlin Airport Terminal 2, to offer travellers the opportunity to taste a selected portfolio of Henkell sparkling wines. Henkell Trocken, Henkell Rosé and Henkell Brut Vintage were served. The Henkell Bar promotion was in partnership with Gebr. Heinemann and was located next to the till area of the Heinemann Duty Free & Travel Value Shop, where travellers received a Henkell Trocken Piccolo gift with purchase. The promotion saw a strong double-digit sales growth in June and July vs the previous month.

“We are eager to continue these successes with more core brand / core airport activations at holiday times to capitalise on increased PAX. ‘Liquid to lips’ and the enhanced consumer knowledge of sparkling wine products is an important strategy for our brands’ growth in GTR,” says Janetzki.

Over the remainder of 2022 and into 2023, the company plans several in-store activations with backwall advertisements across European airports in Heinemann stores for strategic brands Henkell, Freixenet as well as Schloss Johannisberg, Pott Rum and Wodka Gorbatschow.

Airline partners & in-flight promotions

In 2021 and 2022 a number of Henkell Freixenet brands returned to airline menus: Fürst von Metternich 200ml and Mionetto Il Spritz are stocked on flight menus with Lufthansa and Eurowings. Meanwhile Lufthansa offers Segura Viudas and Menger Krug as welcome drinks for its Business Class travellers. Henkell, Kuemmerling and Wodka Gorbatschow are also stocked as part of the in-flight offer on-board of Lufthansa.

Global Travel Retail exclusive and premium products

This year’s TFWA WE showcase features new GTR exclusives as well as premium products from the Henkell Freixenet House of Brands:

Mionetto Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG Brut, Luxury Line : Besides showcasing its internationally known Prestige Collection with hero products Mionetto Prosecco DOC Treviso and Prosecco Rosé DOC, Mionetto is presenting Mionetto Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG Brut as a brand new product within the recently updated Luxury Collection. Considered the premium line of the brand, the Luxury Collection blends together the Mionetto winemaking excellence and the prestigious tradition of Venetian glass artists, thus emphasizing Mionetto’s unmistakable DNA. Within this collection, the Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG Brut, with its recognizable orange label, will be launched as an exclusive product to the GTR sector. The grapes for this product are taken from vineyards of the renowned slopes of the Valdobbiadene DOCG area and create a Spumante with a fine and persistent perlage, fresh, balanced and elegant, with scents that are evocative of ripe fruits, honey and acacia blossoms.

Schloss Johannisberg: Henkell Freixent is proud to present Schloss Johannisberg wines for the GTR market. Thanks to their region-typical, authentic and individual character, the exclusively Riesling wines produced at Schloss Johannisberg have a global fan base. The world’s oldest Riesling winery was the only German wine producer to be included in Drinks International Magazine’s ‘Most Admired Wine Brands 2022’ list for its Schloss Johannisberg Goldlack (2019), which received the highest score of 100 points for a dry wine in its annual awards list.

Freixenet Elyssia: Spearheading a luxury positioning for the brand, Freixenet Elyssia Cava will relaunch for 2023 with a redesigned bottle and more contemporary label, designed with younger customers in mind. The premium Freixenet Elyssia range combines honest enjoyment with a touch of luxury to transform any moment into a celebration. The range comprises Elyssia Gran Cuvee Brut and Elyssia Pinot Noir appealing to people with sophisticated tastes who want a luxurious Cava experience. Not only does the range have new packaging after its relaunch, it also has a new positioning that reflects key brand values such as premiumness, cosmopolitanism, simple elegance and seduction.

Another new product that is offered in the GTR sector is the Pott Eierlikör on Rum Base, originally for the German market, which has exceeded the company’s sales expectations so far in 2022.

Sustainable wine making

During Cannes, Henkell Freixenet will be championing Segura Viudas, a premium Cava brand with a very long tradition and a clear approach to sustainable wine making. The brand had a design relaunch in 2021 and Segura Viudas Organic now also appears in the new look and feel.

Segura Viudas has an outstanding wine-making expertise that follows strict standards and care for sustainability in order to protect the land in the Penedés region which has nourished vineyards for 800 years. Segura Viudas is committed to studying and sustaining the rich and diverse ecosystem that has developed over centuries around the estate. As a result of its research and development, Segura Viudas has been awarded the environmental Wineries for Climate Protection certificate. Criteria for receiving this certificate include the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, water usage and waste with a clear goal to minimalize the carbon footprint. Segura Viudas Organic Cava has a grape to bottle approach – all the processes in its production are in line with respect for nature and environmental sustainability.

No and Low Alcohol category

Alcohol-free will be part of the Henkell Freixenet brand portfolio this year in Cannes. Henkell Freixenet Global Export will be presenting its comprehensive range in the category, including Freixenet Alcohol-Free, Henkell Alcohol-Free and Henkell Alcohol- Free Rosé, Mionetto 0.0%.

“We see it as a category with consumer interest growing in this type of product year-on- year,” says Janetzki. Our brands Mionetto, Henkell and Freixenet include great tasting alcohol-free products that the company believes will see increased consumer demand for the GTR channel.

Henkel Freixenet will return to its regular stand position at the TFWA WE: Blue F11 – in the Blue Village.

About Henkell Freixenet

Henkell Freixenet is the German-Spanish alliance of the family-owned companies Henkell, based in Wiesbaden, Germany, and Freixenet, based in Sant Sadurni D’Anoia, Spain. The company is the world’s leading sparkling wine producer and has a unique portfolio of brands for sparkling wine, still wine and spirits. Global brands such as Freixenet, Mionetto and Henkell are part of the group, as well as I heart Wines, Schloss Johannisberg and a portfolio of multiple award-winning wineries and brands. The highest standards of quality and craftsmanship drive the Henkell Freixenet team just as much as the vision of representing every tenth glass of sparkling wine worldwide in the medium term.

 For further information www.henkell-freixenet.com

Mars Wrigley ITR: Accelerating Category Growth Together

Mars Wrigley International Travel Retail (MWITR) will outline its updated category vision and strategy at next month’s TFWA World Exhibition (Bay Village 9). Furthermore, the company will share exciting news about its leading brand M&M’S® and its progress towards reaching its ambition for a 100% traceable and responsible cocoa supply chain.

“We’re excited to meet our customers at TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes to discuss our ambitious, engaging, and sustainable growth plans for 2023 and beyond with them. The role of the confectionery category within travel retail has never been more important due to the margin role it is playing in accelerating growth”, says Marcus Hudson, Sales Director MWITR.  

Within travel retail 8% of the total revenue comes from confectionery & fine foods, confectionery represents 75% of this subcategory*. MWITR sees the confectionery category recovering faster than expected, even much faster than the recovery of PAX numbers**. In domestic markets worldwide the category is growing 7% this year*** and within travel retail the average spend per passenger is up 28% vs 2019**. 

“The momentum is here, and to be able to grow together we know the category needs to grow first. Therefore, in 2023 and onwards we will have a clear focus on our category vision, and we are excited to share more on this in Cannes,” says Hudson.

Growing in a sustainable way

In addition to sharing news on its category vision and strategy, the company will give an update on its sustainability efforts. MWITR is strongly committed to help create a safe, healthy, and sustainable world for its partners and the communities in which it is operating. 

Hudson adds: “As a global business we have the responsibility and the opportunity to transform the way we work to ensure every part of our operations and extended supply chains help people and the planet thrive. Crucial for the success of our overall sustainability strategy is making the cocoa supply chain more sustainable, and I look forward to sharing more on our progress during next month’s TFWA WE.”

Swedish Match to showcase newness and innovation for the tobacco category at the TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes

Swedish Match will be attending the TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes as an official delegate for the first time next month.

The brand will take up residence in the Harbour Village, where it will introduce visitors to the latest innovations from its ZYN smokeless brand, which has made waves since debuting in the global travel retail market earlier this year.

Swedish Match believes in a world without cigarettes and the ZYN brand is at the heart of this belief. These nicotine pouches represent an exciting opportunity for the travel retail tobacco sector and the brand entered the travel retail market late last year, following a successful performance in the domestic sector which saw it become a category leader in the US while remaining the strong position in the Nordics.

Since beginning its travel retail expansion with ZYN, Swedish Match has continued to innovate with the recent release of ZYN Gold and a new size release of the ZYN Cool Mint 9mg which speak to the shifting requirements of travellers in the market today.

Both these innovations will be on show at the TFWA World Exhibition as Swedish Match demonstrates its vision for both the travel retail tobacco sector and a world without cigarettes.

Swedish Match Travel Retail Manager Johannes Varhelyi said: “We are delighted to be attending Cannes as an official exhibitor for the first time as we showcase our dedication to and support for this vibrant industry. 

“Travel retail is a unique market and a vital global showcase for our products and our smoke-free message and we look forward to sharing our innovations with stakeholders and partners in the Harbour Village.”

Swedish Match can be found in the Harbour Village at the TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes.

Molton Brown unveils enchanting new fragrance, Rose Dunes, for travelling shoppers

Molton Brown is inviting shoppers to bewitch their senses with the release of a mystifying and iridescent new fragrance, Rose Dunes. The release is the first ambery-rose fragrance in the Molton Brown portfolio and is an opulent ode to the mysterious beauty of the Arabian desert which inspired its creation.

Crafted by Senior Perfumer Phillip Paparella, Rose Dunes is a sophisticated layering of floral, amber and woody notes. Like all Molton Brown products, this fragrance is Made in England and is also 100% vegan, in line with the brand’s ongoing sustainability journey and drive to create luxury products with a conscious care for the world around them.

Reflecting on his creative process and inspirations for the fragrance, Paparella describes “A mysterious desert shimmers with rose and rich spices, enwrapped by a sumptuous, earthy-ambery base.” The scent opens with fresh green pepper and ginger, with a blooming bouquet at the heart. This is followed by an oudh accord, with a leathery, woody-musky base and a signature note of patchouli lending depth and darkness to the trail. 

The name, Rose Dunes, is inspired by the ‘desert rose’ found in the Arabian Desert; this is not actually a true flower, but a unique rose-like formation of crystallised mineral clusters. However, the fragrance has been created with a global appeal which stretches far beyond the Middle East.

The image of the desert at sunset informed the design of the bottle’s top, which features an elegant, hazy pink, creating a stylish and appealing visual with Molton Brown’s signature brown bottles, which call to mind the brand’s artisan history. The same hazy, pink colour scheme is used on the packaging to create visual and stand-out appeal on shelf.

This focus on excellence and sustainability is evident throughout the collection, as it is with all Molton Brown creations. The company only uses the best ingredients in exceptional fragrance concentrations and keeps striving to find these in ways that are kinder to the wider world. For Rose Dunes, the Molton Brown team sustainably sourced patchouli from Sulawesi, Indonesia for its intensity and high quality. The improved cultivation process not only enhances the livelihood of farmers but helps preserve the soil. These patchouli roots are dug up as part of soil tilling and alternate crops are planted 15 months after harvest to allow the soil to restore its nutrition. 

Sophie Sponagle, Molton Brown, Senior Global Account Manager, Travel Retail says: “This truly indulgent fragrance is the perfect gift, or self-treat, for luxury-loving shoppers. We are delighted to be adding our first ambery-rose scent to our collection as we continue to create fragrances which hold global appeal, while also allowing customers to express their individuality.

“As travel retail recovers, we are keeping a focus on our existing iconic products, as well as introducing new icons like Rose Dunes to the offer.”

Bitmore to present great new products and first class sustainability credentials in Cannes

Bitmore is heading to the TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes with refreshed and striking branding to emphasise its strong sustainability credentials and a major focus on four key environmentally-friendly products from its expanding range.

 

The brand – whose products were previously mainly targeted at airline retail – is building strong momentum in a year when it broke through into airport ground stores for the first time. Bitmore products can now be found in Europe, Asia, Middle East and the USA with key travel retailers including World Duty Free and Mumbai Duty Free.

Further additions to Bitmore’s airport retail footprint are coming soon, with Bitmore products to be stocked WHSmith’s InMotion in Dublin Airport Terminal 1 and across WHSmith Travel’s Tech Express stores in major UK train stations from September.

 

The products on show at Bitmore’s stand in Cannes (Blue Village F23) include the Aural Pro, which are Apple MFI Certified earbuds made from recycled TPE, plastic and wheat straw materials.

 

Other key consumer electronics products on display include the e-Cord PD (PD – Power Delivery – charging cables giving up to 50% faster charging than regular cables, made from recycled TPE and ABS plastic); and the e-Pro Power Boost (a 5000mah PD pocket size powerbank giving smartphones a full charge in around 40 mins, made from recycled ABS plastic).

 

Finally, brand new product Fone Mate will also be on show. This is a cross-body universal phone holder weighing just 29g which is designed for easy user access to take images and videos. GRS certified, it is made from recycled silicone and comes with a nylon thread adjustable strap.

 

These four products form part of Bitmore line-up of over 35 travel tech and gadget SKUs, with full details and samples of all available at the brand’s stand in Cannes. Also at the Bitmore stand will be a ‘prototype table’ where the brand will be showcasing potential new products, and seeking client feedback, ahead of creating some new SKUs for 2023/24.

 

Bitmore has recently been bolstered by nominations for products in categories for the Frontier Awards (Bitmore ePro Wireless Powerbank and Bitmore-Pro Power Pad) and the TRBusiness 2022 Global Travel Retail Awards (Bitmore Aural Pro TWS and Bitmore e-Pro Power Qi 10K). The winners will be revealed at TFWA Cannes.

 

Earlier this year, Bitmore was named as one of only two companies to achieve TR Sustainability Hero status during the TRBusiness Sustainability Week.

 

Bitmore’s focus on the sustainability of its activities, including product development, is being developed in a variety of ways. These include eco-friendly materials used in products and packaging (such as recycled, upcycled and plant-based materials), targeting carbon neutrality for its product range in Q4 this year and the wider Bitmore business by Q2 in 2023. 

 

The sustainability focus is underpinned by the company’s pursuit of B Corp status (which is currently pending), and its wide support of environmental charities such as 1% For The Planet.

 

Bitmore CEO Hoj Parmar said: “This is an exciting time for the business to be exhibiting in Cannes, with so much great progress being made by Bitmore across many fronts. We have a great pipeline of new products with first rate sustainability credentials and we can’t wait to share them face to face with visitors to the Cannes exhibition. 

 

“Our order book is already looking very healthy as we emerge from the strains placed on travel retail-focused companies like ours by COVID-19.”

 

He added: “The involuntary period we had off due to COVID gave me a lot of time to reflect on what I want out of the company. We are obviously still a for-profit business, but this is not just about making money for me now. 

“We want to make a difference to the planet as well through our activities. It may sound a bit cliched, but that is just the way it is now. I do feel very strongly about it – I want to leave a positive legacy with Bitmore.”

Ricola to present new packaging design at TFWA Cannes as travel retail business resurges

Swiss herbal confectionery specialist Ricola will be presenting the latest brand design upgrade for the packaging of its products at the TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes from 2-6 October. With the brand’s products already well-known in the travel retail channel for their stand out shelf appeal and popularity as an impulse purchase, the updated look is set to further cement that reputation.

The new brand design by renowned London design agency Lewis Moberly reflects a new positioning with a more confident contemporary stance, now clearly setting out the unique claim ‘made with Swiss Alpine Herbs’, alongside a modernised logo. 

The new look has already been rolled out in all domestic markets and will now also be available in travel retail from Q4 2022. 

The new brand positioning builds on Ricola’s roots, expressing the brand as nature-loving and down-to-earth. Reflecting on the thinking behind the upgraded design, Ricola CEO Thomas P. Meier said: “We needed to showcase our natural attributes and delightful taste properties and at the same time ensure consumers can navigate an extensive range with ease. Our strategy is seamless with the new design direction, which quite simply makes Ricola more of what it is, and always has been.”

He added: “Staying true to the essence of the brand was very important. Ricola prompts pleasure through its affinity and commitment to nature – a brand for everyone, everyday, everywhere.”

The new look for Ricola products is set to further strengthen the brand’s recovery path in travel retail this year, which has seen a strong revival in business across all regions, with the notable exception of Asia.

The performance of the brand in European travel retail has been particularly strong, with sales coming in far above expectations. The good results have mainly driven by Ricola’s impulse assortments – the 75g sugar free tins as well as its new 90g tins with sugar.

The climb back to prosperity in travel retail has come against a tough backdrop of challenges for the Ricola brand, as Andreas Reckart, Vice President Sales Middle East & Travel Retail for Ricola AG, explained: “The sourcing of packaging material has become a challenge and prices of both raw materials and packaging materials have skyrocketed. Prices for the shipping of products remain high and the availability of shipping options is very volatile. Finally, the prices and uncertainties on the energy market also complicate our own manufacturing.

“These challenges will remain with us for some time but the long-term outlook is now once again bright for Ricola in the travel retail channel, as traffic in airports across the world moves back towards pre-pandemic levels, especially in Europe. The return of meaningful levels of passengers in Asian airports is eagerly anticipated, as that part of the world is an important part of our planned expansion going forward.”

Looking ahead to TFWA Cannes, Reckart said: ““We are very much looking forward to meeting with our customers in Cannes, both the ones we’ve been seeing regularly and the ones who we were not able to meet since the pandemic. We look forward to introducing our stand visitors to our great new packaging, alongside the established range of Ricola products – an authentic herbal confectionery taste of the Swiss mountains – of which we are fiercely proud.”

GLENFIDDICH CELEBRATES ITS NEW ‘PERPETUAL COLLECTION’ BY LAUNCHING ITS FIRST IMMERSIVE POP-UP EXPERIENCE IN AIRPORTS AROUND THE WORLD

● Global travellers are invited to step inside Glenfiddich’s Perpetual Collection immersive pop-up and dive into an enriching shopping experience

● Travellers can explore the collection’s four expressions, available exclusively in global travel retail, through a tasting ritual, personalised gifting service and interactive artwork 

● The pop-ups will be live in Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport (October), Singapore’s Changi Airport (October)and Miami’s International Airport (December)

● Created using Glenfiddich’s pioneering Solera Vat process, the collection features a range of whiskies in perpetual motion: since their first fill in 1998 these Vats have never been emptied – a whisky that never sits still.

To celebrate the launch of its new Perpetual Collection exclusive to Global Travel Retail, Glenfiddich, the World’s Most Awarded Single Malt Scotch Whisky, is launching its first in-person experience at major airports around the world.

The Perpetual Collection is a range of four whiskies in perpetual motion, within Vats that have never been emptied. Using Glenfiddich’s pioneering Solera Vat process, each successive Vat fill is like a new generation of whisky building on the past, ever increasing in character, dimension and complexity, giving consumers a unique experience with every sip. A whisky that never sits still.

Global travellers are invited to step inside Glenfiddich’s Perpetual Collection immersive pop-up and dive into an enriching experience. A chance to stop, relax and explore the four-piece collection, elevating their knowledge of the whiskies and enjoying a moment of pause away from the airports’ hustle and bustle.

As each guest enters and travels through the space, their movement is captured by motion-sensors and projected in waves of colour onto a digital screen. In this way, they participate in a unique piece of constantly evolving generative art, mimicking the pioneering Solera Vat process by which the whisky is made.

Guided by a Brand Ambassador at the tasting bar, curious travellers can then uncover the four expressions in a tasting ritual. Here they can be matched with their favourite expression, providing a truly personalised memento from their travels. 

For those looking for the perfect gift, the personalised gifting service allows the consumer to record or write a memorable message which is added to their chosen bottle via a QR code. 

Designed with travellers in mind, each expression takes imbibers on a different journey with its unique flavour pattern:

● Vat 01 (ABV 40%) – Elegant and smooth, this expression uniquely layers sweet and spicy notes, with hints of creamy vanilla and subtle oak, for a soft and mellow taste with added depth due to its maturation in bourbon & red wine casks. 

Vat 02 (ABV 43%) - Mellow yet complex, with hints of rich fruit and subtle spice. Double matured in oak and Spanish sherry casks, this rich single malt delivers a deliciously smooth taste. 

● Vat 03 (ABV 50.2% - non-chill filtered) - Elevated over 15 years of maturation in European oak sherry and ex-bourbon casks, this full-bodied whisky harmoniously combines warm notes of spice with hints of nutty marzipan and dark sherry oak. A satisfyingly rich and sweet Glenfiddich.

● VAT 04 (ABV 47.8% - non-chill filtered) - Warming and refined. Patiently aged in Oloroso sherry and bourbon casks for 18 years, VAT 4 delivers a deep, rich aroma of robust oak, ripe orchard fruit and baked apple. A luxuriously fruity and exceptionally rewarding Glenfiddich.  

Lindsay Hitzeroth, Head of Customer Marketing Global Travel Retail at William Grant & Sons, comments: “The time spent at the airport is that exciting moment where the adventure starts; and so we wanted to give those flying something special to enhance their experience and remind them of their travels. The Perpetual Collection offers travellers a unique moment of enjoyment to capture their life that never stands still.”

The Glenfiddich pop-up experiences will be live at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport (1st – 31st October), Singapore’s Changi Airport (27th September to 31st October) and Miami’s International Airport (8th December – 5th January), to name a few.

To find out more about the Glenfiddich Perpetual Collection please visit: https://glenfiddich.wgsgtr.com/en/home.

Ritter Sport launches Taste the World TR Edition product ranges and rolls out Discover Ritter Sport airport activation in Cannes

At this year’s TFWA World Exhibition, Ritter Sport’s campaign is all about ‘Discover’. Discover elements of its summer 2022 airport activation; discover its new products for 2023; discover the delicious taste of Ritter Sport premium chocolate; and discover the all-embracing sustainability commitment of the family-owned company, now in its third generation. 

Visitors to the stand (Mediterranean Village N18) will be able to experience first-hand the Discover Ritter Sport retail activation that has run at Zurich and Frankfurt airports this summer, meeting the brand mascot Don Choco and interacting with the same holistic brand experience. 

As in the airport, a digital screen and sampling installation featuring Ritter Sport’s infotainment content helps customers find their favourite flavour to taste, and then understand the brand’s steps towards carbon neutrality via the ‘incredible journey of Don Choco’ using QR codes. 

Ritter Sport Travel Retail’s mission is to highlight the brand’s carbon-neutral ethos; this is the most important message for sustainability-aware global consumers and travel shopper audiences, particularly in the context of air travel.

Ritter Sport Managing Director Travel Retail Jan Pasold said: “The Discover Ritter Sport airport activation and brand experience has been a significant investment for Ritter Sport in 2022. We have worked very hard to bring together the key elements that the company stands for, notably the 30 years of sustainability that is embedded within the DNA of our brand and the quality of our chocolate, which uses only the very best ingredients.

“We have seen great success with our recent activations in Zurich and Frankfurt; the campaign reach has far exceeded our expectations. Our goal remains to roll out this holistic activation, working with key retailer and airport partners and we want to spread the word about Ritter Sport with the help of Don Choco telling our story around the world.” 

Further to introducing a successful travel retail design and packaging relaunch in 2021, Cannes will also see two major new launches for 2023.

 Taste the World Tower

Promising ‘the perfect time out in everyday life’, Ritter Sport’s successful ‘Taste the World’ Limited Edition 100g bar is launched as a Travel Retail Edition for the first time in 2023. 

The all-new Taste the World Tower includes 5 x 100g Ritter Sport Limited Edition square bar varieties encased in a colourful gift box featuring the travel-inspired design concept of Taste the World. 

Within the tower are three exotic, tropical and flavourful square bar varieties that offer a taste journey around the world. With ‘hola amigos’ Crispy Banana, the taste of lush and green rainforests comes to mind; the second flavour ‘hi there’ Salted Caramel takes travellers on a road trip to the US Southwest, and the top seller ‘buenos dias’ White Mango Passion Fruit, invites a touch of wanderlust to taste the tropical nature of Costa Rica. 

The Ritter Sport Taste the World Tower is an ideal gift choice for all chocolate lovers with a passion for new flavours. 

Mini Tower new flavour mix

As an extension of the successful Ritter Sport Mini Tower range, a new fresh flavour mix in taste and colour will be launched in 2023. 

The Mini Tower 250g includes 15 mini bars in 5 different flavours offering the perfect mix of fruity, milky and crunchy textures. The colourful pastel-hued flavour mix includes two of Ritter Sport’s top flavours – mini Strawberry Yogurt with real fruit pieces, strawberry yoghurt creme and crunchy rice crisps and mini Alpine Milk with its characteristic caramel and honey flavour. In addition, mini Fine Milk Chocolate with its high content of fine cocoa from Peru, crunchy mini Cornflakes and mini Butter Biscuit together create the perfect flavour mix. 

“Ritter Sport has been providing bright splashes of colour in the confectionery landscape since the 1970s and has been committed to sustainable cocoa farming since the 1990s,” continues Pasold. “We are steeped in family tradition, but we never stop innovating and never stop progressing. This year in Cannes, our stand will perfectly reflect our commitment to travel retail and our passion for sustainable progress. We are very much looking forward to welcoming our customers, friends and colleagues to our stand at TFWA WE this year.”