http://www.just-drinks.comDaily beverage news and comment - from just-drinks.com© 2008 All content copyright just-drinks.com. Published by Aroq Ltd.Fri, 29 Aug 2008 01:51:13 GMTFri, 29 Aug 2008 01:51:13 GMTjust-drinks.com - RSS feedjust-drinks.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss20http://www.just-drinks.com/images/small_logo_drinks.gifhttp://www.just-drinks.com10021Diageo has posted rising sales and profits for its latest fiscal year, but has warned of slowing growth going forward.http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?id=94846Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:11:00 GMTVodka is soon to take over from Scotch whisky as the most consumed spirit in the UK. But Chris Losh sees its success as a triumph of marketing over substance, and wonders whether consumer interest can be sustained if drinkers, like bartenders, begin looking to spirits with more flavour, product heritage and variety to offer, like gin and rum.http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?id=94856Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:26:00 GMTBrown-Forman, the US drinks group, has blamed a lack of fit and healthy agave plants for a 7% fall in its first quarter profit.http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?id=94855Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:20:00 GMTAG Barr has escaped an investigation by the UK's advertising watchdog, after its sexually provocative Orangina advert prompted hundreds of complaints from viewers.http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?id=94854Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:54:00 GMTPernod Ricard chief executive Pierre Pringuet has said that Sweden will remain the home of Absolut vodka.http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?id=94851Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:14:00 GMTPrice rises across beverage, dairy and babyfood divisions lifted Wimm-Bill-Dann to a 30% rise in revenue for its half-year.http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?id=94853Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:48:00 GMTHeineken has completed a joint-venture deal with Efes Breweries International to supply the growing Serbian beer market.http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?id=94852Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:00:00 GMTAmong the more notable drinks releases around the world recently are ethical drinks according to recent research.http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?id=94849Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:59:00 GMTBurgundy-based winemaker Labouré-Roi has unveiled an eco-friendly initiative to coincide with the launch of its 2008 Beaujolais Nouveau.http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?id=94848Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:12:00 GMTPepsiCo and Britvic have signed a sports drink deal for its Gatorade's brand to sponsor Guinness Premiership English rugby.http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?id=94847Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:18:00 GMTHeineken has said it expects a mid-single digit profit rise for 2008, following strong revenue growth and a series of cost savings measures in its first half.http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?id=94836Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:50:00 GMTThe management at Cott Corporation has said it remains upbeat about the future, despite lowering its expectations for this year.http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?id=94844Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:10:00 GMTFears are growing that Mexico's tequila industry will face severe shortages, as farmers switch from the blue agave plant to so-called cash crops such as corn.http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?id=94843Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:09:00 GMTCott Corporation has revised its outlook downwards, warning it will fall "substantially short" of its expectations for this year.http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?id=94838Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:27:00 GMTClearly Canadian Brands has secured a bottling agreement with Cott Corporation in North America.http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?id=94841Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:47:00 GMTRosé wine has continued to establish its place in UK wine drinking culture, despite poor summer weather, according to new research.http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?id=94845Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:30:00 GMTWines from Rioja has launched a new generic advertising campaign in the UK.http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?id=94837Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:16:00 GMTDiageo has extended its tie-up with celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay for its Gordon's gin brand in the UK.http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?id=94835Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:20:00 GMTBeer brand Amstel Light is planning to get interactive with consumers in the US by offering them rebates and recipe ideas for Thanksgiving celebrations.http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?id=94834Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:30:00 GMTArniston Bay, the South African wine producer, is to launch a new range of premium wines on the UK market.http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?id=94833Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:08:00 GMT