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Analysis - Diageo dips in Q3 as China still chokes

By: James Wilmore | 17 April 2014

“Disappointing” was how one analyst group described Diageo's trading update today. That sentiment has since been reflected on the London Stock Exchange.

just the Facts - Top 10 Australian Wine Export Markets by Volume, Value

By: James Wilmore | 16 April 2014

Earlier today (16 April) Wine Australia released a report on category exports in the 12 months to the end of March. Here we detail the top 10 markets by volume and value and how they performed:

just The Preview - PepsiCo's Q1

By: Andy Morton | 16 April 2014

PepsiCo will report its first-quarter results tomorrow (17 April). Here just-drinks takes a look at the group's highs and lows in beverages for the three months to the end of March.

Analysis - The Coca-Cola Co meets rather than beats expectations

By: Andy Morton | 16 April 2014

The good thing about lowered expectations is that they are much easier to exceed.

Focus - Coca-Cola Co's Q1 Performance by Region

By: Andy Morton | 15 April 2014

Earlier today (15 April), the Coca-Cola Co reported a drop in first-quarter profits and sales. Here, just-drinks takes a look at how each region has performed for the soft drinks giant:

just On Call - Coca-Cola Co puts faith in marketing after Q1 declines

By: Andy Morton | 15 April 2014

The Coca-Cola Co's CEO has said the full weight of his company's marketing will get the group back on track after a disappointing first quarter.

Analysis - Will Diageo's 'eye-watering' United Spirits buy raise spirits?

By: James Wilmore | 15 April 2014

As expected, Diageo has stepped up its bid to take majority control of India’s United Spirits Ltd (USL). The UK-headquartered company has launched a tender offer for a further 26% stake in the UB Group unit, which, if successful would raise its stake to around 55%.

just On Call - Gruppo Campari CEO silent on Whyte & Mackay bid

By: Andy Morton | 15 April 2014

Gruppo Campari's CEO has sidestepped questions over a possible swoop for Whyte & Mackay (W&M), insisting the company will first focus on assimilating new acquisitions.

just The Preview - The Coca-Cola Co Q1

By: Andy Morton | 14 April 2014

The Coca-Cola Co will report its first-quarter results tomorrow (15 April). Here, just-drinks takes a look at the company's highs and lows in the three months to the end of March.

just the Facts - Scotch Whisky Top 20 Export Markets by Value, Volume

By: James Wilmore | 11 April 2014

Earlier today (11 April), the Scotch Whisky Association released full-year export figures for the category. Here's just-drinks provides a full rundown of the top markets by value and volume and how they performed in 2013: