2003 - a drinks year in review
By Chris Brook-Carter | 22 December 2003
After a tough start to the year, the drinks industry from cola to Cabernet has recovered well, thanks to a great European summer and the impressive underlying strength of some of its top brands. Chris Brook-Carter assesses the last 12 months in our annual review of the year.
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After a tough start to the year, the drinks industry from cola to Cabernet has recovered well, thanks to a great European summer and the impressive underlying strength of some of its top brands. Chris Brook-Carter assesses the last 12 months in our annual review of the year.

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