http://www.just-drinks.comDaily beverage analysis - from just-drinks.com© 2013 All content copyright just-drinks.com. Published by Aroq Ltd.Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:47:02 GMTWed, 19 Jun 2013 02:47:02 GMTjust-drinks.com - RSS feedjust-drinks.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss20http://www.just-drinks.com/images/small_logo_style.gifhttp://www.just-drinks.com10021A large study from Australia, which included a high percentage of current or former alcohol abusers, related alcohol consumption with a variety of metabolic and biologic parameters that relate to health. Included were markers of lipid function, inflammation, glucose metabolism, and liver function.http://www.just-drinks.com/analysis/metabolic-and-biochemical-mechanisms-by-which-alcohol-consumption-affects-health_id110668.aspx?utm_source=analysis-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedTue, 18 Jun 2013 13:53:00 GMTLast week, Ultimate Beverage Challenge announced the results of its annual Ultimate Wine Challenge in the US.http://www.just-drinks.com/analysis/just-the-winners-ultimate-wine-challenge-2013_id110648.aspx?utm_source=analysis-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedMon, 17 Jun 2013 12:48:00 GMTWhat China giveth, China also taketh away, was the lesson for Rémy Cointreau in its full-year results this week. http://www.just-drinks.com/analysis/in-the-spotlight-rémy-cointreau-and-cognacs-slowdown_id110630.aspx?utm_source=analysis-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedThu, 13 Jun 2013 16:33:00 GMTRémy Cointreau could shed around EUR1.5m (US$2m) in profits after losing the US distribution rights for the Edrington Group's portfolio, according to an anaylst. http://www.just-drinks.com/analysis/analysis-edrington-loss-could-cost-rémy-cointreau-eur15m_id110624.aspx?utm_source=analysis-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedThu, 13 Jun 2013 12:35:00 GMTA study, conducted by brand valuation agency Brand Finance, has ranked the world's biggest drinks brands by their value. We've compiled the top 20 into a table below:http://www.just-drinks.com/analysis/just-the-facts-worlds-top-20-most-valuable-drinks-brands_id110597.aspx?utm_source=analysis-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedTue, 11 Jun 2013 09:51:00 GMTA lukewarm response from Britvic over the green light for its AG Barr merger has been branded "perplexing", while others claim the chance of a deal has reduced. http://www.just-drinks.com/analysis/analysis-britvic-merger-green-light-reaction-perplexing_id110601.aspx?utm_source=analysis-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedTue, 11 Jun 2013 13:41:00 GMTA slowdown at the top end of China's Cognac market has knocked back Rémy Cointreau's margins in the second half of the year despite greater profits, an analyst has said.http://www.just-drinks.com/analysis/analysis-chinas-cognac-slowdown-hits-rémy-cointreaus-margins_id110599.aspx?utm_source=analysis-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedTue, 11 Jun 2013 12:18:00 GMTSpirits volumes in the US off-trade fell last month, but the outlook remains healthy for the sector as pricing stayed strong, according to an analyst. http://www.just-drinks.com/analysis/analysis-us-spirits-stay-strong-despite-volumes-drop_id110594.aspx?utm_source=analysis-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedMon, 10 Jun 2013 16:57:00 GMTSABMiller's long-running bid to end Mexico's exclusivity agreements is "not life threatening" for Heineken's local brewer, but could cut its volumes by about 5%, an analyst has warned. http://www.just-drinks.com/analysis/analysis-sabmillers-mexican-standoff-not-life-threatening-for-heineken_id110593.aspx?utm_source=analysis-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedMon, 10 Jun 2013 16:52:00 GMTDiageo will hold back on more involvement in Latin America's beer sector for at least another year because it would distract it from spirits, the company's regional head has said.http://www.just-drinks.com/analysis/just-on-call-diageo-holds-fire-on-stepping-up-latam-beer-focus_id110589.aspx?utm_source=analysis-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedMon, 10 Jun 2013 14:43:00 GMTOn Wednesday, Russian Standard announced it had taken sole control of Central European Distribution Corporation (CEDC). Here we take a look at some of the facts and figures as a result of the deal:http://www.just-drinks.com/analysis/just-the-facts-russian-standards-cedc-takeover_id110578.aspx?utm_source=analysis-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedFri, 07 Jun 2013 15:04:00 GMTBeam Inc will become an easier acquisition target from September this year, with Pernod Ricard the likely front-runner as a buyer, according to an analyst. http://www.just-drinks.com/analysis/analysis-beam-inc-offers-pernod-ricard-strategic-appeal_id110571.aspx?utm_source=analysis-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedFri, 07 Jun 2013 11:20:00 GMTIt was Brown-Forman's "stellar year", at least according to company CFO Don Berg. http://www.just-drinks.com/analysis/in-the-spotlight-brown-formans-jack-daniels-tennessee-honey_id110570.aspx?utm_source=analysis-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedThu, 06 Jun 2013 16:54:00 GMTConstellation Brands will become the third biggest brewer and beer seller operating in the US market with its control of Modelo brands, its CEO has said. http://www.just-drinks.com/analysis/just-on-call-constellation-brands-to-be-us-third-biggest-beer-seller_id110567.aspx?utm_source=analysis-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedThu, 06 Jun 2013 15:08:00 GMTBrown-Forman's Southern Comfort "remains challenged", an analyst has warned, reversing hopes that a global ad campaign had halted its slide. http://www.just-drinks.com/analysis/analysis-brown-forman-fails-to-revive-southern-comfort_id110564.aspx?utm_source=analysis-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedThu, 06 Jun 2013 13:10:00 GMTEarlier this week, Anheuser-Busch InBev announced it had completed its US$20.1bn acquisition of Corona brewer Groupo Modelo. Here we take a look at some of the facts and figures as a result of the deal: http://www.just-drinks.com/analysis/just-the-facts-anheuser-busch-inbevs-groupo-modelo-acquisition_id110563.aspx?utm_source=analysis-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedThu, 06 Jun 2013 12:54:00 GMTBrown-Forman is looking to shake up its China unit and boost its presence in the country despite a slowdown that has hurt rivals' sales.http://www.just-drinks.com/analysis/just-on-call-brown-forman-to-put-weight-behind-china_id110558.aspx?utm_source=analysis-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedWed, 05 Jun 2013 16:58:00 GMTBrown-Forman posted a rise in profits for its fiscal full year today (5 June), with sales in the nine-month period also growing. Here, just-drinks takes a closer look at the company's performance in the period by region and brand.http://www.just-drinks.com/analysis/focus-brown-formans-fy-performance-by-region-brand_id110554.aspx?utm_source=analysis-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedWed, 05 Jun 2013 14:49:00 GMTBritvic's sidelined merger with AG Barr is likely to go ahead despite a new cost-savings plan from Britvic that suggests it could go it alone, an analyst has said.http://www.just-drinks.com/analysis/analysis-britvic-cost-cuts-wont-derail-ag-barr-merger_id110550.aspx?utm_source=analysis-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedWed, 05 Jun 2013 12:31:00 GMTMonster Beverage Corp's CEO has said Red Bull's "aggressive" price cuts in South Korea won't drag his firm into a turf war, and warned its rival's discounts can't last.http://www.just-drinks.com/analysis/just-on-call-monster-to-avoid-south-korea-price-war-with-red-bull_id110545.aspx?utm_source=analysis-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedTue, 04 Jun 2013 16:36:00 GMT