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just The Facts - Minimum pricing on alcohol in Scotland
By: Andy Morton | 18 May 2012
On Monday, the Scottish government confirmed it will set a minimum price of GBP0.50 (US$0.80) per unit of alcohol.
Focus - Will the Major Brewers Acquire More Craft Regional Brewers?
By: Stefan Kirk at Glenboden | 14 May 2012
In recent years a big re-invention story for the beer industry has been craft regional beers, especially in the US but also now in parts of Europe. We believe this is driven by that segment being a conduit for the majors to both growth and premiumisation, and see more M&A activity there going forward.
Research in Focus - Health Benefits Fuel New Products in Soft Drinks
By: Richard Haffner | 10 May 2012
Between 2011 and 2016, developed markets are predicted to have very little soft drinks absolute volume growth due mainly to market saturation. Since volume increases are limited, there is a search for value-added new products to enhance category profitability.
Research in Focus - Health Concerns a Boon for Stevia-Based CSDs in China?
By: Ben Cooper | 10 May 2012
Scepticism towards artificial sweeteners has inhibited growth in lower-calorie carbonated soft drinks (CSDs) in China but as obesity rates rise, consumer demand for lower-calorie, healthier beverages will increase. To meet this demand and to prevent consumers deserting the CSD market for healthier non-carbonated products, CSD producers will have to develop lower-calorie, naturally sweetened offerings, and stevia-based products could be the obvious solution.
Focus - China in the Hands for Drinks Firms?
By: James Wilmore | 4 May 2012
So, how big is the opportunity for foreign drinks firms in China? And, are people getting a bit too over-excited by the lure of the East?
In the Spotlight - A Monster Deal in the Offing for Coca-Cola?
By: James Wilmore | 4 May 2012
Have journalists on the Wall Street Journal business desk been drinking too many energy drinks, or will its story that The Coca-Cola Co is to swoop for Monster bear fruit?
Focus - Bud Light Platinum puts smile on Anheuser-Busch InBev's face
By: Andy Morton | 1 May 2012
It would have been around February time that Anheuser-Busch InBev first realised that it had a hit on its hands.
Focus - Responsibility Key for Alcohol Brands in Social Marketing World
By: Richard Beattie, VP EMEA, Vitrue | 26 April 2012
As the use of social media becomes ever more prevalent, just-drinks has asked US- and UK-based social network marketing company Vitrue to look at how alcohol producers can harness the medium going forward.
just the Facts - The 2012 Harris Poll EquiTrend
By: Olly Wehring | 25 April 2012
Earlier this week, Harris Interactive released its annual study of brand health for beverages in the US.
Round-Up -The ICAP Digest - April
By: The ICAP editorial team | 24 April 2012
Once a month, the International Center for Alcohol Policies (ICAP), which covers alcohol policies worldwide, will look at what's going on in-market to promote a responsible role for alcohol in society.
just The Facts - SABMiller CEO, Graham Mackay - The Highlights
By: Andy Morton | 23 April 2012
just The Facts – Russian Standard and Central Eastern Distribution
By: Olly Wehring | 23 April 2012
Research in Focus - Na Zdorovie, Amigo! Russians Take to Tequila
By: Ben Cooper | 19 April 2012
In the Spotlight – Diageo & Cuervo: Yes way, Jose?
By: Olly Wehring | 5 April 2012
Round-Up -The ICAP Digest - March
By: The ICAP editorial team | 27 March 2012
In the Spotlight - PepsiCo Shake-Up Adds Fizz to Speculation over Next CEO
By: James Wilmore | 16 March 2012
Research in Focus - Ready To Drink Finally Comes of Age
By: Ben Cooper | 16 March 2012
In the Spotlight - Anheuser-Busch InBev Glides on Flat Beer Sales
By: Chris Mercer | 9 March 2012
just The Facts - Champagne Exports 2011
By: Chris Mercer | 28 February 2012
In the Spotlight - Sceptics Reign Over CVC Capital StarBev "Sale"
By: Chris Mercer | 24 February 2012
In the Spotlight - Pernod Ricard Strides Past H1
By: Chris Mercer | 17 February 2012
just The Facts - California wine grape crush
By: Chris Mercer | 14 February 2012
In the Spotlight - Diageo Scotch(es) the Critics in H1
By: Chris Mercer | 10 February 2012
Research in Focus - Cognac Enjoys New "Golden Age"
By: Ben Cooper | 10 February 2012
just The Facts - US Spirits: Irish Whiskey Outsells Single Malt Scotch
By: Chris Mercer | 2 February 2012
In the Spotlight - SABMiller in Decent Shape, but Challenges Loom
By: Chris Mercer | 20 January 2012
In the Spotlight - Kraft Puts "Lean, Mean, Machine" Wheels in Motion
By: Michelle Russell | 20 January 2012
Research in Focus - Baijiu Shows Premium Sector is Not All About Imported Cachet
By: just-drinks.com editorial team | 20 January 2012
just The Facts - Top Ten Cognac Markets
By: Chris Mercer | 17 January 2012
Focus - Alcohol Consumption Guidelines Under Scrutiny
By: Ben Cooper | 12 January 2012
