Latest analysis for today's beverage industry

Research in Focus - Cider's Potential Bubbles to the Surface

By: Amin Alkhatib, alcoholic drinks analyst at Euromonitor International | 17 March 2014

Global manufacturers, orchards owners, and independent brewers are realising the potential in the cider/perry market beyond core markets, particularly the UK. Evolving cider/perry markets in Eastern Europe and New World markets, notably the US, Australia, South Africa, and Argentina, have driven growth in recent years.

Round-Up - NPD: Plant Waters Rise to Challenge Coconut Water

By: Tom Vierhile, Innovation Insights Director at Datamonitor | 17 March 2014

The growth of coconut water in the soft drinks category is just the start of it: The tide of plant-based offerings grows only stronger. Tom Vierhile surveys the scene.

Analysis - Bumps could become Hurdles for Diageo

By: Olly Wehring | 17 March 2014

For as long as many of us can remember, international spirits has been a profitable category for investors.

Analysis - Campari and the Aperol "headache"

By: Andy Morton | 14 March 2014

Campari's full-year results yesterday were a mixed bag. The US and Russia performed well for the wine, spirits and soft drinks maker while Western Europe was disappointing.

Focus - Gruppo Campari's FY Performance by Region, Brand

By: Andy Morton | 12 March 2014

Earlier today (12 March), Gruppo Campari announced its full-year results, making a recovery after a difficult first half. Here, just-drinks takes a look at the group's results by region and brand:

International Scientific Forum on Alcohol Research Critique 135: Binge Drinking Increases Mortality Risk among Moderate Drinkers

By: International Scientific Forum on Alcohol Research | 12 March 2014

A recent study of late-life alcohol consumption and drinking problems was based on a sample of “late-middle-aged” (55–65 years old at baseline) “community residents” who were recruited from the western part of the US.

Focus - Branding in the Craft Beer Industry

By: Stuart Whitwell at Intangible Business | 10 March 2014

Whilst reports suggest that overall alcohol consumption is declining, it seems the craft beer industry is capitalising on the public’s over-familiarity with mass-market beer brands and instead turning to more innovative flavours of beer, backed by creative branding and marketing campaigns. Stuart Whitwell from Intangible Business surveys the scene.

Analysis - Brown-Forman: Because They're Happy

By: Olly Wehring | 6 March 2014

The future looks bright for most international brown spirits companies, but few appear to be in quite as good a shape as Brown-Forman.

just On Call - Brown-Forman CEO warns of social media threat to US on-trade

By: Andy Morton | 6 March 2014

The head of Brown-Forman has suggested on-trade softness in the US spirits market may be long-term as new trends see younger consumers share drinks over social networks instead of in bars.

Focus - Brown-Forman's YTD Performance by Region, Brand

By: Olly Wehring | 5 March 2014

Earlier today (5 March), Brown-Forman posted its Q3 and YTD results. Here, just-drinks takes a closer look at the company's performance by region and brand in the nine months to the end of January.