<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Latest Alcohol In Moderation industry news - from just-drinks.com</title><link>http://www.just-drinks.com</link><description>Latest Alcohol In Moderation industry news - from just-drinks.com</description><copyright>© 2009 All content copyright just-drinks.com. Published by Aroq Ltd.</copyright><pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:14:13 GMT</pubDate><lastBuildDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:14:13 GMT</lastBuildDate><category>just-drinks.com - RSS feed</category><generator>just-drinks.com</generator><docs>http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss</docs><ttl>20</ttl><item><title>UK: Family pays tribute to IWSC director Peter Duff</title><description>The family of Peter Duff, the executive vice president of the International Wine &amp; Spirit Competition who has committed suicide with his wife in Switzerland, has paid tribute to his leading role in the drinks sector.</description><link>http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?id=96612</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 12:06:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>US: Anti-hangover shot draws criticism from sensible drinking lobby</title><description>A product launched in the US which claims to reduce the effects of a hangover has been condemned by proponents of sensible consumption and marketing of alcohol.</description><link>http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?id=92343</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2007 15:17:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>NZ: Health minister wants soda school ban faster than the US</title><description>New Zealand should aim to ban the sale of carbonated soft drinks in its schools faster than the US, the country's health minister has said.</description><link>http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?id=86357</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2006 11:29:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>US: Wild Turkey knocks back trademark claim</title><description>Pernod Ricard USA has won a trademark battle which had threatened its Kentucky Bourbon brand Wild Turkey.</description><link>http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?id=86286</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2006 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>US: Coke presses for tax cut in Africa</title><description>Coca-Cola Co. is pressing governments in Eastern Africa to cut excise duty and encourage growth in the soft drinks industry throughout the region.</description><link>http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?id=86235</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2006 15:41:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>CHILE: MontGras expects revenues to rise 15% - report</title><description>Chilean wine producer Viña MontGras expects the company to report a 15% rise in revenues this year, with sales reaching US$14.4m, according to local reports.</description><link>http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?id=86217</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2006 13:31:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>FRANCE: Bordeaux producers vote to up EU loan</title><description>Bordeaux wine producers yesterday voted to boost flagging prices by supplementing EU distillation subsidies and borrowing EUR15m (US$18.5m).</description><link>http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?id=86194</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2006 11:03:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>US: Cosentino full-year losses narrow</title><description>US premium wine producer Cosentino Wines has seen its annual losses narrow on the back of rising domestic sales.</description><link>http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?id=86104</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2006 12:49:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>CANADA: Big Rock full-year income dips</title><description>Big Rock Brewery has posted a slight fall in net income for last year.</description><link>http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?id=84616</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Mar 2006 15:46:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>JAPAN: Kirin launches multi-packs for Fire</title><description>Japanese drinks group Kirin has launched two distinctive multi-packs, developed by Rengo Riverwood Packaging, for its Fire canned coffee brand.</description><link>http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?id=84592</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Mar 2006 12:52:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>DENMARK: Carlsberg to join home brewing craze</title><description>Carlsberg is set to become the latest brewer to launch a home brewing kit in an attempt to boost flat beer sales in Western Europe.</description><link>http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?id=84809</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2006 14:58:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>AUSTRALIA: E&amp;T agrees to sell Mildura winery</title><description>Embattled West Australian winemaker Evans &amp; Tate is to sell off its Mildura winery to UK beverage group Neqtar.</description><link>http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?id=84793</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Mar 2006 14:42:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>US: Modelo triumphs in Gambrinus distribution spat</title><description>Mexico's leading brewer Grupo Modelo has won its contract dispute with distributor the Gambrinus Co.</description><link>http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?id=84771</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Mar 2006 16:22:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>S AFRICA: Omnia Wines in friendly name change</title><description>South African wine producer Omnia Wines is to change its name to 'the company of wine people' from April 1 to better reflect its business ethos, the company has announced.</description><link>http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?id=84764</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Mar 2006 13:13:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>US: Boutique wine marketing partnership formed</title><description>Three partners have joined forces to form a Californian wine company called Vintage Point - "Partners in Wine", which aims to assist small boutique wineries in their sales and marketing.</description><link>http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?id=84763</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Mar 2006 12:53:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>US: Wine retail group vows to boost consumer choice</title><description>A wine retailers association has been formed in the US to fight what they see as uneven and unconstitutional state laws that reduce choice for consumers and keep prices artificially high.</description><link>http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?id=84730</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Mar 2006 12:08:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>INDIA: India cuts CSD tax in return for investment</title><description>In a unique deal, the Indian government has cut excise duty on carbonated soft drinks in exchange for multinational investment in the food and fruit juice industries.</description><link>http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?id=84713</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Mar 2006 16:17:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Indian Budget likely to offer little joy for imports</title><description>As the Indian Budget approaches, Scotch whisky exporters are looking for reform of what is seen as a grossly inequitable duty system. But in spite of determined lobbying, writes Richard Woodard, the grounds for optimism are slender.</description><link>http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?id=85955</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2006 12:29:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>S AFRICA: Distell sales revenue up</title><description>South African wine and spirits group Distell has posted a rise in half-year sales and volumes.</description><link>http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?id=84536</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2006 14:47:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Just the Answer - Dmitry Kistev</title><description>In this month's Just the Answer interview, Dmitry Kistev, exports director at Russian beer company Baltika, discusses the Russian beer brand's international growth and plans for the future, a week after the brewer, owned by Carlsberg/S&amp;N joint venture Baltic Beverages Holding, reported record sales for 2005.</description><link>http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?id=85953</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2006 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>