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Hot Topic The Losh Cause – Seeking inspiration [MEM] Chris Losh believes that in comparison with many other consumer goods markets, inspired innovation is in short supply in the drinks industry, because of its emphasis on production and a failure to think “outside the box”. view more >> Related Stories US: New products - beer for dogs, vodka at US$1m [REG] UK: August’s new drinks review [REG] read more >> Latest Jobs Head of HR – Global Brand Logistics Manager Director National Accounts - Safeway, Beer view more >> Useful Links Download all the members briefings Advertising information Sign-up to our other newsletters Locate and buy research Search just-drinks.com	Content News and Comment Hot Topic Today's Research Last 3 Blog entries Useful Links Looking for ways to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of your field workers? O4's innovative systems are helping leading beverage companies around the world optimise their field force, reduce costs and grow revenue. Click here for details. News and comment BERMUDA/NZ: Bacardi acquires 42 Below [MEM] US: The Wine Group and Les Grands Chais de France sign strategic alliance [MEM] UK: Smirnoff Ice and WKD fall foul of ASA [REG] POLAND: CEDC acquires Bols Vodka rights in Hungary [MEM] US: Pepsico acquires Izze Beverage Company [REG] ROMANIA: SABMiller plans Ursus investment [MEM] EU: Council of ministers reaches drinks container accord [MEM] The Losh Cause – Seeking inspiration [MEM] AUS: Macquarie says Foster’s takeover unlikely [MEM] UK: W&D reports strong summer trading [REG] FRANCE: French target alcohol consumption by pregnant women [MEM] DENMARK: Carlsberg share ratings rise and fall [REG] SOUTH KOREA: Doosan appoints foreigner as CEO [OPEN] AUSTRIA: Wine production expected to rise by 8% [REG] US: Pyramid names O’Brien as CFO [REG] US: Fortune Brands declares dividend [OPEN] SWITZERLAND: Sources Minerales Henniez reports growth in H1 [OPEN] view more >> Who are the leading innovators in soft drinks? How is health in soft drinks segmenting into five key trends? What are the key sensory trends? Let Business Insights answer your questions. Reports in focus Intelligence set - Company profiles for the major 30 drinks companies - 2006 1st edition Innovation in Soft Drinks: Beyond carbonates, the future of healthy, functional and indulgent drinks Alcoholic Mixables - UK read more >> Olly's Blog: Latest 3 entries V&S - worth an Absolut fortune to many Hello from Romania - No Ursus? No comment Cider - first the best, second the worst? read more >> Dean Best, News Editor Web: www.just-drinks.com Email: editor@just-drinks.com

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