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The London International Wine Fair is widely regarded as the key trade event for wine and spirits in the world today. Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2010, the Fair delivers a unique opportunity for producers, importers and buyers to focus on business.
There will be no Japanese 'Godzilla' on the global drinks scene, after Kirin Holdings and Suntory today said that they have agreed to disagree on how best to run a business. In the end, then, it looks as if more than six months of talks and speculation have led to nothing. Kirin's apparent willingness to walk away from a deal suggests that it believes it holds more of the cards - and is therefore able to name its terms. Following moves to acquire Lion Nathan and a stake in San Miguel Brewery last year, Kirin is making good on its strategy to expand outside of Japan's shrinking beer market. Its full-year profits for 2009 are expected to be significantly ahead of expectations. However, it seems unlikely that the market will take a breakdown in talks as a positive for either company. Both need to create synergies on a terminally depressed Japanese beer market, while it could be argued that only a combined company would have the clout necessary to compete with top multinationals in foreign markets. On the features front last week, we looked to the future and pondered what would happen if the next ten years bring dramatic social changes that challenge the drinks sector in the way the past ten years have done for tobacco. Chris Losh, meanwhile, considers what the short-term future holds for the wine industry if, as we all hope, the worst really is behind us. Finally, we want to know your thoughts for the future of the drinks world. Responses to our survey have been flooding in over the last few days. Your thoughts would be much appreciated. Until next time... Olly Wehring, Managing Editor Web: www.just-drinks.com Twitter: just_drinks
All-new research from just-drinks provides the latest global market analysis and forecast figures for the premium beer market. Discover what the future holds for this category and where the growth opportunities lie.
Did you know, in 2008 global Cognac sales fell for the first time in over 10 years? All-new research from just-drinks explains the reason for the fall in sales and through a complete market analysis, details what the future holds for this sector.
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What if… 2020 is for alcohol what 2010 is for the tobacco industry? [MEM] Continuing his series of quarterly columns assessing potential shocks which the drinks sector may face, Chris Hart, a partner at business performance consultancy McKinney Rogers, considers what would happen if the next ten years bring dramatic social changes that challenge the drinks sector in the way the past ten years have done for tobacco.
The Euromonitor International 2010 industry outlook from just-drinks For the vast majority of the drinks industry, 2010 will be nothing if not challenging. This briefing forms Euromonitor International's take on what will likely face the spirits, wine, beer and soft drinks sectors in 2010 and suggests key trends, companies and brands to watch over the coming months.
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February 8, 2010 
